Forum: Copywriting 
7th March 2013, 11:51 AM
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Forum: Copywriting
22nd February 2013, 02:18 PM
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Forum: Copywriting
2nd February 2012, 11:38 AM
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Views: 765  Re: Random Motivation Notes
Excellent insight as always, Brian.
To unpack that story a bit, Billy was stuck in the "middle" slot on the traditional American 3 act comedy show back then (as was I).
You'd have an emcee -...
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Forum: Copywriting
22nd December 2011, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,576 Re: Writing for your own services....
No, not actually.
It's a nice concept, but over 5 sessions as a coach in Carlton's SWS I eventually insisted that freelance copywriters in my class NOT choose their own services as the course...
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Forum: Copywriting
8th December 2011, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 5,587 |
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Forum: Copywriting
7th December 2011, 11:05 AM
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Forum: Copywriting
16th November 2011, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 27
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Forum: Copywriting
16th November 2011, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 10,301 Re: Something Important (Please Read)
YES, Daniel... there will certainly be a replay for those that buy a seat. No plans to release it afterward.
As an added bonus, we've been compiling the emails each copywriter is sending to his...
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Forum: Copywriting
27th October 2011, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 42
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Forum: Copywriting
27th October 2011, 04:16 PM
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Forum: Copywriting
24th October 2011, 07:16 PM
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Views: 610 Swipe this sales video trick
How To Funk Up Your Sales Video - YouTube
The greatest myth in the era of sales videos is that you don’t need good copy to sell with video.
Ludicrous.
No sane marketer would say this...
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Forum: Copywriting
18th July 2011, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 84
Views: 4,672 Re: this can't be selling...
For the record: I absolutely did NOT write this... haven't written any letters like it and never will.
Dave and Ewen are referring to the report Ben and I put out exposing this "black hat"...
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Forum: Copywriting
25th May 2011, 07:18 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,411 Re: John Carlton Writing
Terrence, John is no longer for hire as a copywriter. But you could contact him for a recommendation at the stable link Rezbi provided.
He has a very tight group of writers he refers for job;...
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Forum: Copywriting
11th May 2011, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,247 Re: Have You Got The Balls To Do This...
Ray's challenge isn't about balls, it's about reality. He doesn't need (or want) to work with dreamers. It's his personal choice, and a very wise business move.
Like he points out, by putting...
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Forum: Copywriting
31st March 2011, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,457 |
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Forum: Copywriting
30th March 2011, 04:49 PM
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Forum: Copywriting
22nd March 2011, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 58
Views: 4,005 |
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Forum: Copywriting
4th February 2011, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,877 Re: Best Copywriting Course.
Simple Writing System changes lives. Not for all, but for many who enter.
I've been an instructor for John since day one and I've seen more light bulbs go off during those mentoring sessions than...
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Forum: Copywriting
1st February 2011, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 4,076 |
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Forum: Copywriting
31st January 2011, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 630 Re: First Sales Page - Experts Please Advise
Hi Andrew,
Congrats on the work you've done... action is always rewarded. But there's lots more to do before you can promote this.
I've written quite a bit for the weight loss niche. I hope...
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Forum: Copywriting
25th January 2011, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Copywriting
25th January 2011, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,220 If Gary Halbert were starting over today...
A common question of people struggling to establish a freelance copywriting biz is…
"If you had to start over today with none of your contacts, no reputation and no money, what's the first thing...
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Forum: Copywriting
21st January 2011, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,565 Re: How did you get started?
Great responses so far.
I'll bet You find, Yasha, as you learn more about copywriting, that you've been selling in one form or another your entire life.
We all sell everyday. The key is to...
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Forum: Copywriting
20th January 2011, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 4,474 |
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Forum: Copywriting
19th January 2011, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 77
Views: 4,474 |
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Forum: Copywriting
17th January 2011, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 77
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Forum: Copywriting
14th January 2011, 05:52 PM
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Forum: Copywriting
12th January 2011, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,217 Re: Your Free 5 Minutes with John Carlton
Thanks for your questions so far. Keep 'em coming. The interview is tonight at 8:30 pm EST.
I'd like to hear from more people looking to get ahead in their freelancing career as well.
Keep in...
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Forum: Copywriting
11th January 2011, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,217 Your Free 5 Minutes with John Carlton
Hey Guys...
If you had John Carlton's undivided attention for 5 minutes, what would you ask him?
If you read my guest post on John's blog you know that it took me a full year of dedicated study...
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Forum: Copywriting
10th January 2011, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,810 A proven path to freelancing success
I've got a new guest post for John Carlton over
at his blog today...
The Marketing Rebel RANT - The Official Blog of John Carlton (http://www.john-carlton.com)
It's always a big honor to sit...
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Forum: Copywriting
3rd January 2011, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 2,181 Re: You Have To Give Just One Copywriting Tip?
Split your brain in two.
One half is the expert (product owner), the other your most skeptical prospect.
Interview yourself.
If the expert can't rebut the skeptics concerns, you've got more...
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Forum: Copywriting
3rd January 2011, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: Copywriting
27th December 2010, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 917 Re: Critique Good Copy
Hey Guys...
Great thread. True, we can never get enough positive and useful feedback.
Here's a video critique Ben and I did while gathering material for our Conversion King's launch early next...
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Forum: Copywriting
11th October 2010, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,389 Re: Copywriting Coach?
Hi there... Sparkie,
I've seen you quote "Elements Of Style" as one the essential guide to good copywriting twice now, so I'm compelled to jump in and say while I agree that it is THE best book on...
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Forum: Copywriting
8th October 2010, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,389 Re: Copywriting Coach?
This clip reminded me of this thread... and where we all as students must ultimately find ourselves...
GET LOW: YOU'LL NEVER BE GOOD IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE - Movie Trailers & Clips -...
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Forum: Copywriting
6th October 2010, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,686 Re: IF I hired John Carlton....
Excellent summary, Paul. Really great answer.
I served as Carlton's head writer for a year (until August when I relinquished to tend to my own biz and the great Jim Curley took over)...
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Forum: Copywriting
1st October 2010, 03:43 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,389 Re: Copywriting Coach?
That's the truth, Rick. Even better when those you teach become valuable partners on on your projects. In my coaching experience that's where the true learning happens.
Not until you're dug in...
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Forum: Copywriting
30th September 2010, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 13
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Forum: Copywriting
28th September 2010, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,522 How to score big fish clients
Hi Friends,
I've just posted a new interview on my blog
FREELANCERS: How to attract more clients (http://thecopywritersedge.com/?p=477)
It's with Chris Haddad and we talk in-depth about...
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Forum: Copywriting
9th September 2010, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 674 |
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Forum: Copywriting
8th September 2010, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,679 |
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Forum: Copywriting
1st September 2010, 11:17 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 75,775 |
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Forum: Copywriting
1st September 2010, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 765 Re: How do you justify a free gift?
Matt,
You're asking a smart question that many people overlook. While in niches like biz op and IM the free gift has become a (potentially gratuitous) standard, any marketer who fails to SELL the...
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Forum: Copywriting
27th August 2010, 09:19 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,480 Re: Brian McLeod And His Three C'S
No way I'm gonna pass by a Brian McLeod "Love In" without pulling over for a hug and some hemp oil.
Seriously though, I was driving home just tonight and became spontaneously overwhelmed by the...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
25th August 2010, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,175 |
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Forum: Copywriting
19th August 2010, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,248 Re: The Tone Of Voice In Copy
Great post, Rezbi. Thanks.
Good lesson and a fun look back to a simpler time when farmers made up a large share of the market. Are there any family farms left in the free world?
Kevin
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Forum: Copywriting
2nd April 2010, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,381 Re: What would you ask Carlton?
James-- Thanks man. I'd have to agree with him.
You raised the bar highest with your interview. Great work.
Paul-- so true. In fact, I think more links are in order. You got anything handy...
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Forum: Copywriting
1st April 2010, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,153 |
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Forum: Copywriting
31st March 2010, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,381 Re: What would you ask Carlton?
Interview is live guys. (First 15 seconds reveal why John is jealous of Montello!)
John Carlton reveals all (http://thecopywritersedge.com/?p=259)
Enjoy.
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Forum: Copywriting
30th March 2010, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 3,381 Re: What would you ask Carlton?
Hey all,
The interview with John was incredible. A LOT of your questions made it in.
(Turns out he sneaked a peek at this thread before the call. He was throwing out replies to some of your...
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Forum: Copywriting
27th March 2010, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 1,568 Re: 15 "Conversion Boosters" You Should Be Using
Thanks for clarifying that point, Chris.
This is one of the most abused and misguided trends I've seen in the past year or so. Short "filler" copy bent on abiding the "short opening" rule is WAY...
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Forum: Copywriting
25th March 2010, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 922 Re: 2 guys walk into a bar and say
That's a good overview, Bill. We go deep into this in the SWS and the blog mentioned in this thread is John's pre-launch to the upcoming mentoring session.
A bunch of us faculty -- including John...
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Forum: Copywriting
25th March 2010, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,387 Re: Copywriting Mentors
Seriously, is Montello such a great mentor?
I studied copy for two and a half years before I made a dime.
Didn't even know where to begin finding clients. Or how to tell if I was good enough...
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Forum: Copywriting
24th March 2010, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 610 Re: Trying to improve - willing to learn
Hi Burtie,
Only time for a quick look today, but 3 quick things right off the bat...
1. Your header is needlessly large. Cut it down and make room for a headline.
2. Write a headline. One...
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Forum: Copywriting
24th March 2010, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,153 |
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Forum: Copywriting
24th March 2010, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,376 |