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Forum: Copywriting 14th August 2014, 11:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,399
Re: How Much Should I Ask For? (Copywriting Jobs)

Sure, I'm not saying benefits costs aren't a part of why freelancers make more per hour than full timers.

That's absolutely part of it, but it's not the only part.

But anyway, the main point...
Forum: Copywriting 14th August 2014, 11:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,399
Posted By Mark Pescetti
Re: How Much Should I Ask For? (Copywriting Jobs)

I have a sick little obsession with applying for copy jobs. I LOVE going through the application/interview process.

While I was looking for a web designer, I hit up an outfit on Madison Ave. They...
Forum: Copywriting 14th August 2014, 09:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,399
Posted By RickDuris
Re: How Much Should I Ask For? (Copywriting Jobs)

Elisabeth, how much money is going to make you feel inspired to do your best work?

Be honest with yourself. (And it doesn't have to be a lot. It may just need to be steady income.)

Personally,...
Forum: Copywriting 14th August 2014, 08:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,399
Posted By angiecolee
Re: How Much Should I Ask For? (Copywriting Jobs)

Hi Elisabeth,

I'm happy to have inspired you in some way! We definitely need more ladies on this board and in this field.

If you want to cut your teeth in a salaried position, there are...
Forum: Copywriting 11th August 2014, 09:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,042
Posted By Matt Ausin
Re: Help A Newbie Out For A Second...

For starters, don't give your services away for $1.

You don't want the clients you'll attract that way. They're going to be bottom-feeding idiots that won't even run your copy and writing for...
Forum: Copywriting 8th August 2014, 11:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 663
Posted By Raydal
Copywriting and THINK BETTER

There are many books that are not directly about copywriting
but can help you to be a better copywriter. I think that this
book: THINK BETTER by Tim Hurson is one of them.
I've just finished...
Forum: Copywriting 8th August 2014, 12:19 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,617
Posted By joe golfer
Re: Why We're Not Entering a Dark Age Of Copywriting

There is plenty of work at the low end, middle, and high end. Some cats just want to stay at the low end. Maybe they have a great upsell strategy, I don't know. But there is a ton of work for them....
Forum: Copywriting 7th August 2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,617
Posted By angiecolee
Re: Why We're Not Entering a Dark Age Of Copywriting

When you haven't experienced something someone else has, it's pretty easy to be skeptical. After all, it hasn't happened to you. They're lucky. They have something you don't - a pedigree, connections...
Forum: Copywriting 20th June 2014, 03:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,634
Posted By Lance K
Re: a small tip that may help your copywriting.

Marketing Bullets | Bullet #29 (http://www.marketingbullets.com/bullet29.htm)

I bought Harry Browne's book after reading this "Bullet" from Gary Bencivenga. One of the best books I've ever read...
Forum: Mind Warriors 13th June 2014, 08:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 439
Posted By RickGueli
Lightbulb Re: "Expectation" and "Attachment" Are Two Different Things...

Hi Tyke and SharpTurn...

"Attachment" is a state you are in, when you allow external stuff to add meaning and therefore form a part of your concept of self-identity. So, when they don't "happen"...
Forum: Mind Warriors 13th June 2014, 05:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 439
Posted By RickGueli
Lightbulb "Expectation" and "Attachment" Are Two Different Things...

You walk along a dirt path, and notice an old tennis ball on the ground.

You decide to playfully hold it and throw it up. When you do, do you EXPECT gravity to work and bring it back down?

Yes,...
Forum: Copywriting 12th June 2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,896
Posted By Chris Ramsey
3 Secrets To A Killer Sales Letter

So, you want a sales letter that pulls new
customers into your business left and right?

Then here's 3 BIG rules you gotta follow with
your sales letter.



1. Appeal to their emotions
Forum: Copywriting 30th May 2014, 04:03 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,398
Posted By Jason Kanigan
Re: Save the Copywriting Forum: Insert Your 2 Cents Here...

Thanks for taking the lead on this, Seth.

Greg, I disagree completely with your comment that this is one of the weakest subforums. I think it's one of the strongest, with the most people who...
Forum: Warriors For Hire 8th May 2014, 12:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,302
Posted By AlexRendon
Re: [Copywriter] High Impact Sales Copy That Slides Your Prospects Right to the Buy Button...

Troy did some fantastic work for my marketing sales copy along with the promised turn around time, all while offering great advice along the way. Had a very basic outline of the style, amount of text...
Forum: Copywriting 5th May 2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,151
Posted By misterme
Re: My copy's sold millions: here's a quick tip

What's your view on wearing silk pajamas while writing in bed? They feel great but the notepads keep slipping off my lap while I'm trying to write.
Forum: Copywriting 28th April 2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,825
Posted By shawnlebrun
Re: The one TRUE method to making it as a copywriter...

Speaking of posts that kick ass... Rick, you're blog post here....

21 Incredible Copywriting Formulas (I Use) (http://copyranger.com/21-incredible-copywriting-formulas-i-use/)

That puppy is...
Forum: Copywriting 15th March 2014, 10:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,340
Posted By shawnlebrun
A simple way to increase squeeze page conversions

Last week I had several folks send me their squeeze pages and asked me what I thought about them.

Most had very low opt in rates... like under 25%.

I replied back to these marketers and told...
Forum: Copywriting 18th November 2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,045
Posted By ewenmack
Re: Quick and easy way to create a kick ass squeeze page....

Here's another massive source of covers,
Google the mag name and go into images...

Here's 2 mags...
...
Forum: Copywriting 18th November 2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,968
Posted By Jason Kanigan
"So You Want to Get Clients and Make Big Bucks as a Copywriter?" [How To]

Breaking this out into its own thread because I don't think people are seeing it...

Make a list of 20 companies you'd like to promote the products or services of. Things you truly believe in. You...
Forum: Copywriting 17th November 2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,314
Posted By Jason Kanigan
Re: How Can I Earn $150/Day As A Copywriter?

Wordwizard, nothing against you; you said you were half-serious--but I can't believe fiverr is actually being talked about as a serious option. Who on earth would want to do all that? It takes just...
Forum: Copywriting 10th November 2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,175
Posted By Ross Bowring
Ray Edwards

In my opinion, Ray Edwards is an exceptional copywriter and communicator.

He also has Parkinson's disease.

He just revealed this in the blog post below.

The Time Has Come | Ray Edwards...
Forum: Copywriting 26th October 2013, 12:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,131
Posted By joe golfer
Re: Challenge: how to get new clients in 72 hours or less

For the challenge as you set it up, I would simply ask them if they need a copywriter right now. As in today. There is a slice of the market that is looking for a copywriter right now as you read...
Forum: Copywriting 26th June 2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,401
Posted By shawnlebrun
If you often wonder why you don't get chosen for copy jobs, you need to read this

Back when I first started taking copy clients and writing for others... I'd send out a proposal for a job... and then sit back and wait.... and wait.... and wait...

And if I didn't hear back from...
Forum: Copywriting 29th May 2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,162
Re: How to Market Copywriting Services

I've got a friend. She's an excellent copywriter. But hates phoning, networking, or even speaking to clients.

But give her the copy details and she'll create some ace stuff.

When she started...
Forum: Copywriting 20th May 2013, 10:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 993
Posted By joe golfer
How to Get Rich in 2013 and Beyond

In April of 2012, President Obama authorized the JOBS Act. (Jumpstart Our Business Startups.)

The Act has several provisions, but one of the main goals is to change existing financial rules...
Forum: Copywriting 22nd April 2013, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 582
Posted By Raydal
When you are NOT an expert ...

How do you write copy for yourself or your client when you (or
your client) lack credibility in their particular market?

When I don’t have credibility in the field then I can present
myself...
Forum: Copywriting 22nd April 2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,115
Posted By RickDuris
Re: Getting Email Autoresponder Clients

1. Sign-up for email newsletters in the markets you're interested in writing for.

2. As you start to get emails from publishers, read them. Look for opportunities to improve them.

3. When you...
Forum: Copywriting 20th April 2013, 01:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,068
Posted By CopywritingTony
Lightbulb Gary Halbert Got My Friend a Job!

This is crazy.

I can't believe it actually worked.

I used Gary's One Dollar Bill letter and adapted it for my friends cover letter.
Instead of using a dollar bill as the "eye catcher", we...
Forum: Copywriting 9th April 2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,542
Posted By shawnlebrun
Some interesting split-test results in the biz-opp niche...

So, in all of my own businesses, I'm always split testing 2 variations of the sales letter.

Whether it's the headline, subhead, or lead... I'm always testing 2 versions against one another.

In...
Forum: Copywriting 27th March 2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,313
Posted By RickDuris
Re: How About Critiquing Me? (Services Letter for My Wife)

This is nowhere near ready for prime time, but it's what I woke up thinking about.

----

My name's Natalie and I've got your number.

Let me be more accurate. I know how to GET your number....
Forum: Copywriting 21st December 2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,071
Posted By RickDuris
Re: How To Make Money Off Copywriting?

The first letter I wrote with the specific intention of making a sale, I made $15,000.

You can do it. You absolutely can.

- Rick Duris
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th May 2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,174
Posted By ShayB
Re: I can't find writing work

Go offline.

Press releases

Find businesses that are having events and ask if they would like a press release written for their event.

Price - $97 for the press release. $147 minimum if they...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th March 2012, 10:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,784
Posted By jpeddler
Re: Writers: Ask for More…But Only If You’re Worth It

As usual – a great post Tiffany.

It is sort of like asking: does everyone deserve a raise?

Of course the answer from the overwhelming majority would be:

Hell yes!

So a few words …
Forum: Copywriting 25th February 2012, 10:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,862
Posted By Mark Andrews
Simple easy method to get more clients than you can handle

Do you want more copywriting clients?...

How to get more copywriting clients than you can handle easily...

It's simple. All you have to do is this...

Go through your email list if you have...
Forum: Copywriting 26th January 2012, 02:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,688
Posted By RickDuris
Copywriting Research--The Rick Duris Method

Recently, three copywriters have asked me how I do research. Now that's a real coincidence.

Research is one of my favorite things and all three were blown away by what I'm going to share with...
Forum: Copywriting 13th January 2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,781
Posted By RickDuris
Re: Making $3,000 In 30 Days From Copywriting…

This may not be of much strategic or tactical help, but from a mindset perspective, it could make all the difference.

When confronted with financial obstacles, here's what I've done:

I...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st November 2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,482
Posted By angela99
Re: How do I get higher-paying content writing clients?

Dan, no disrespect intended, but your major challenge is a lack of perspective.

"$50 per 400 word blog article" isn't highly paid. It's VERY low-paid. A professional writer would chuckle at the...
Forum: Copywriting 29th August 2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,139
Posted By BrianMcLeod
Lightbulb Re: [**Where Exactly Did You Get Your First Copywriting Job?**]

If I was hunting for clients, here's exactly what I'd do:

Pick a market and choose an offer that's not living up to its full potential.

Improve it. Write a new letter, create an email sequence,...
Forum: Copywriting 19th August 2010, 09:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,159
Posted By RickDuris
How I got my first Client

Over the last six months on the Warrior Form, I have discovered a significant percentage of people come to this part of the forum because they have an interest in writing copy for others for pay.
...
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