Forum: Copywriting 
25th January 2018, 07:22 AM
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Forum: Copywriting
27th November 2017, 03:29 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,134  RE: As a Writer, Where Do You Sell Your Copy?
I've been a freelance copywriter for around seven years now, and I've had many different sources of clients during that time. Of course, some proved to be much more successful than others.
Here's...
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Forum: Copywriting
9th November 2017, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,134 Re: As a Writer, Where Do You Sell Your Copy?
What a peculiar question.
You sell copy to the clients who have hired you to write it. No one else in their right minds would want it. Are you asking where people find clients to write copy for?
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Forum: Copywriting
13th July 2017, 11:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 604 |
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Forum: Copywriting
24th November 2016, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,169 Re: AWAI or Simple Writing System
Hey Mike! Good to see you. Happy Thanksgiving!
And a very Happy Thanksgiving to all you other great copywriters in the room!
I truly am grateful you're still here (even if you're not posting, I...
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Forum: Copywriting
24th November 2016, 04:20 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 483 |
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Forum: Copywriting
21st November 2016, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 479 |
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Forum: Copywriting
19th November 2016, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 1,176 Re: How much are you charging?
How much you should charge your words is usually a function of self-worth.
If you have a high self-worth, you will attract clients willing to pay it.
Hard to believe, I know.
But you more...
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Forum: Copywriting
19th November 2016, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,169 Re: AWAI or Simple Writing System
"Reading, after a certain age, diverts the mind too much from its creative pursuits. Any man who reads too much and uses his own brain too little falls into lazy habits of thinking." - Albert...
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Forum: Copywriting
2nd June 2016, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 217 |
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Forum: Copywriting
31st May 2016, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 871 Re: The Copywriting End of Days
lol. Right. Baffles me how this stupid: "Copywriting is dying because of VSLs" conversation keeps cropping up...as if the video scripts just pop out of magic holes in the ground.
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Forum: Copywriting
24th May 2016, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 871 |
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Forum: Copywriting
21st February 2016, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,226 Re: THE most important part of copywriting is...
I took this tonight, on the intersection of 41st St. and 7th Ave. in the heart of Times Square NYC...
http://i68.tinypic.com/28ktuhj.jpg
Hard to imagine a more literal, creative, expensive...
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Forum: Copywriting
26th January 2016, 04:49 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 902 A quicker way to write copy
Not too along ago, I took on 2 jobs that I really liked with limited time to get both done.
I started experimenting with the way I write copy to see if I could get them done in less time than...
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Forum: Copywriting
21st January 2016, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 777 Re: Are claims like these even legal?
The burden of proof is on the biz owner.
But as the copywriter...
You have to be careful.
You ARE liable for making unsubstantiated claims - if there are ever complaints to the FTC.
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Forum: Copywriting
20th January 2016, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 777 Re: Are claims like these even legal?
Do your due diligence. As Angie states. Check with an attorney first.
I say this because there is a very popular copywriter who fell into legal trouble last summer using his services.
Had I not...
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Forum: Copywriting
20th January 2016, 12:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 777 Re: Are claims like these even legal?
To know that for sure, you'd be better asking lawyers.
Our job is to sell the dream. The client should (hopefully) be vetting everything and making sure it's above board.
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Forum: Copywriting
15th January 2016, 09:36 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,353 |
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Forum: Copywriting
14th January 2016, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 1,353 |
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
23rd December 2015, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 959
Views: 64,184 |
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Forum: Copywriting
17th December 2015, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,891 |
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Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings
15th December 2015, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,561 Re: Mail Chimp vs Imnica Mail?
One thing I learned over the years as a webhost, webmaster, script installer, and trainer etc. is that one man's "easy" is another man's "WTF!" I have made COUNTLESS how to videos over the past 12...
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Forum: Copywriting
14th December 2015, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,647 |
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Forum: Copywriting
11th December 2015, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,647 |
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Forum: Copywriting
11th December 2015, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,647 Re: The Difference Between Storytelling and Lying
In my experience... if the story isn't about what the product does... has done... or results...
And... if the person isn't claiming to have knowledge they don't have... or claim to have gotten...
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Forum: Copywriting
10th December 2015, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,396 |
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Forum: Copywriting
9th December 2015, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,396 |
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Forum: Copywriting
9th December 2015, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,396 |
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Forum: Copywriting
8th December 2015, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 985 Re: How to get first client?
A few excerpts from that link:
New to copywriting
http://www.warriorforum.com/copywrit...pywriting.html
How to get started without experience...
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Forum: Copywriting
3rd December 2015, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 705 Re: Old newbie seeking advice ...
Look up marketing managers on LinkedIn - start with fields you have experience in (drawing on your past + reaching out to people you know in marketing is a great place to start).
Reach out via...
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Forum: Copywriting
2nd December 2015, 04:46 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 628 |
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Forum: Copywriting
27th November 2015, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,044 |
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Forum: Copywriting
24th November 2015, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,584 Re: Is This Ethical?
99% of the times when you are impressed to ask that question, it is because
the answer is, "No". If you are using fake testimonials, then that's not just unethical,
it is WRONG and even illegal. ...
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Forum: Copywriting
3rd November 2015, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,408 Re: How to find a copywriting mentor locally?
I'm not sure you're cut out to be a freelance copywriter. That's a career that involves loads of solitude and little face-to-face contact.
In addition, most copywriters I know are introverts and...
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Forum: Copywriting
30th October 2015, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,354 Re: When should a new copywriter get a mentor?
YOU can have a mentor at any stage in your copy career.
I've had 3 myself. Still use one,
they just need to be more experienced than me and being doing better.
usually these guys are 10...
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Forum: Copywriting
29th October 2015, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,354 Re: When should a new copywriter get a mentor?
Show up, do the work, succeed.
Because most people who go into teaching/mentoring aren't doing it for the money. They're doing it to help others and pass along their skills.
So your success...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
29th October 2015, 07:16 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 6,823 Re: Advice from a million dollar marketer
I shouldn't have been so tough on ya. Apologize to ya. I can see now how you could read my post and feel the way you did. I remember those days and I often felt the same way... I just wanted the...
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Forum: Copywriting
29th October 2015, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,354 Re: When should a new copywriter get a mentor?
Granted my mentoring is limited at this point in time, but soon to pick up - take this with a grain of new-to-mentoring salt.
1) It's pretty cool to see that a-ha moment in someone else. I geek...
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Forum: Copywriting
29th October 2015, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,354 Re: When should a new copywriter get a mentor?
Ewen - the right environment is definitely a factor.
I mean, think about it. We know that a good deal of copywriting (and marketing in general) is failure.
So someone (in a mentor role) who...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
29th October 2015, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 6,823 Re: Advice from a million dollar marketer
Oh my goodness! I can't believe how much this place has changed. I'd have given just about anything (within reason) to know what Eric just shared for FREE back in 2004 when I first started doing...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
29th October 2015, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 6,823 Re: Advice from a million dollar marketer
lol, in all these years, you have not changed one bit man. I mean, the only reason I even recognize your name is because of that attitude right there that has been that way for many years here... to...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
29th October 2015, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 99
Views: 6,823 Re: Advice from a million dollar marketer
Wow, I am glad for the reminder of why I, and so many others, stopped posting here. It's like the place went to the bottom feeders and pretenders of the marketplace. The trolls inherited the Earth!...
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Forum: Copywriting
20th October 2015, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 878 Re: Your input matters—thank you
Thanks Mike!
I was actually looking at your home page the other day. I'll be looking to develop a sales letter for my services soon, so I've been scouting through great copywriter's...
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Forum: Copywriting
20th October 2015, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 10
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Forum: Copywriting
20th October 2015, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,973 Re: Sales Letter Critique Pls.
I think what the people are trying to tell you is…
Re think and rewrite the copy without the ridiculous ego and hype.
And lose the "I'm right, you're all wrong" attitude.
Steve
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Forum: Copywriting
20th October 2015, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,973 Re: Sales Letter Critique Pls.
I don't think you quite realize it, so I'll blurt it out:
The quality of your copy on that page is actually UNSELLING the product.
I'm not trying to be hurtful here. I'm trying to help.
You...
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Forum: Copywriting
19th October 2015, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 1,973 Just to be clear.
It could be the greatest software ever invented. I don't know.
What I know is this: You don't have a Mac version. My PC went into sh*t fits when I tried the exe. file. I won't do an exe. file...
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Forum: Copywriting
19th October 2015, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 911 |
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Forum: Copywriting
16th October 2015, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 878 Re: Your input matters—thank you
That's pretty enlightening.
Not to minimize at all what you said, but I think some people sum the philosophy up as "the harder I work, the luckier I get".
I love the variance metaphor. Great...
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Forum: Copywriting
15th October 2015, 09:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 878 Re: Your input matters—thank you
Thanks Rick.
I think it all comes down to trust.
Not trust in people, or even trust in myself...
...but trust that hard work MUST pay off, even if you can't visualize or predict how.
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Forum: Copywriting
15th October 2015, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 878 Your input matters—thank you
Hey copy connoisseurs,
I've noticed that some of the higher level folk around here have complained on more than one occasion about newbies taking advice but failing to report back on their...
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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum
15th October 2015, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 99
Views: 6,823 Advice from a million dollar marketer
Hey,
Here's some quick advice to you...
Many new marketers want to do 1,000 different things to start producing revenue online. I mean, they are everywhere and all over the place, trying all...
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Forum: Copywriting
9th October 2015, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,697 |
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Forum: Copywriting
8th October 2015, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,697 Re: 30k USD mentor program - worth the money?
With offers like this, you usually don't even need a sales letter, because Alan probably isn't trying to convert cold traffic into a $30k sale.
Most likely, this offer is meant for those who have...
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Forum: Copywriting
7th October 2015, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,697 What do you want?
His claims are about him, he's been around since 1998, and no doubt you'd get a good mentoring.
But will you apply it? Is being a freelance copywriter really what you want?
Note the part...
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Forum: Copywriting
7th October 2015, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,697 Re: 30k USD mentor program - worth the money?
I'll second Alex and his vote for Alan... I've been on his mailing list for quite some time.
I've been online since 2001, for 14 years, and I remember seeing Alan's stuff back then, on
Michel...
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