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Forum: Copywriting 27th September 2011, 04:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,168
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Biggest Copywriting Secret - Never Before Revealed!

Mark... You entirely omitted the power of your "secret weapon of weapons": wear your one-of-a-kind warm woolly socks! Those lucky knee-highs bring out the creative juices every time.

Plus, how can...
Forum: Copywriting 13th July 2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,819
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Copywriting & Storytelling

Hi,
I don't know how great this is, but... one of the trickiest copy I had to write was a home page for... a natural remedy for, of all things, genital herpes!

The original text, written by the...
Forum: Copywriting 12th May 2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,427
Posted By dorothydot
Re: where to find good sales copywriters for cheap?

"Good copywriters for cheap"? That is an oxymoron!
Forum: Copywriting 4th May 2011, 06:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 869
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Is there anyone here trained personally by Harlan Kilstein?

Yes, I was one of Harlan's early Apprentice group. He is a good teacher. Let's see, if my basic copywriting studies could be compared to high school level, I'd say that Harlan gave me the equivalent...
Forum: Copywriting 1st May 2011, 04:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 922
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Spiderman's Moral Conundrum

I don't know how Spiderman fits in here, but I became a copywriter because first, I love to write and second, because my goal in life is to make someone else's life better in some way.

I sold some...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd April 2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 881
Posted By dorothydot
Re: How frequently should you show proof?

Depends on what you mean by proof.

There's the in-your-face gotta-believe-it kind, like stats, testimonials, etc. No one can gainsay these.

Then there's what I call indirect proof. Here your...
Forum: Copywriting 23rd April 2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 953
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Should Sales Copy Writing Include the design of the Squeeze pages

Hi,

I usually include a number of strong suggestions as to layout for any copy. But I am not a graphic designer. So I tend to keep it basic.

It depends on your own skills. And on how willing...
Forum: Copywriting 6th April 2011, 08:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,784
Posted By dorothydot
Re: What's The **Best** Thing You've Ever Learned About Copywriting...

I agree with Marcia - empathy with the consumer is everything.

For me, the best thing I ever learned about copywriting is how to use my strongest talent, writing compelling stories and scenarios,...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 21st March 2011, 06:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,911
Posted By dorothydot
Re: $50 prize - best unconventional tip for offliners wins!

Okay, I'll give this a shot.

My tip comes from how I went from being a Tree Lady/Arborist to a copywriter.

Here's the story:

* * *
I play a Celtic harp, both in English Country-Dance...
Forum: Copywriting 9th March 2011, 03:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,491
Posted By dorothydot
Re: How To Get More Copywriting Clients From The Warrior Forum

Dear Dan,
I wish every copywriting client I have or have had would take a page from your book! Becoming an educated client is a gigantic leap in the right direction. Now you know what to ask, what...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 7th March 2011, 07:09 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,173
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Whats your biggest question OR problem in I.M? Sweepstakes

Hi Jaybaker,

I guess one of my biggest problems is getting a steady flow of work. Seems like this is a feast-or-famine business. Since January I have had many more inquiries for work than I can...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 14th February 2011, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,464
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Forum Posters Needed ♥ ♥ ♥ Win a Complete Birthstone Medicine Pouch & Complete Advertising Packa

Hi,
I just wanted to say that I have one of this wonderful lady's amulets - and it is really nice and energizing.

There truly is something to the claim that individual stones - semi-precious as...
Forum: Copywriting 6th February 2011, 01:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,223
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Tattooholic site sales copy

Okay, I have a few thoughts for your website...

What are you really selling? In other words, WHY do your customers want a tattoo? Here's a hint: getting a tattoo is not something anyone...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 5th February 2011, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,313
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Your Best Personal Bloopers?

Okay, guess I'll get the ball started. This initially was posted in another Warrior thread, but it fits here as well...

Submitting a project to the County Council for their review, I mis-spelled...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd February 2011, 09:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,161
Posted By dorothydot
Re: How do YOU write?

Hi,
I write by doing, first, tons of research via the Net. Copy-paste, cite the source. Repeat ad infinitum until the topic is totally covered. I condense and edit - then print out the info for my...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 31st January 2011, 11:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,139
Posted By dorothydot
Re: $20 for New headline Idea on New Blog

Hi,
Here are a few that I came up with - feel free to mix and match:

"The Shocking Truth About Building a Website...
It's EASY!"


"Starting From Knowing Next to Nothing... You Can Make Your...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 29th January 2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 10,774
Posted By dorothydot
Re: [*Lend A Hand* Challenge - Let's Help Each Other!]

I truly cannot thank Bareket57 enough. She is soooo great at what she does! She designed a lovely banner for me (now I just need to figure out how to get it on my wordpress website, lol) and then...
Forum: Copywriting 17th January 2011, 04:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By dorothydot
Re: A Tech Question

Hi,
I've used a Mac for years - and have used Adobe Acrobat Professional for years as well.

Yes, AAP is a tad expensive, but in terms of converting documents into all sorts of files, it can't be...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 17th January 2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 12,619
Posted By dorothydot
Re: We're giving away 50 brand new sites (and page one Google rankings) to 50 lucky Warriors

You are right, Bareket57! That is a totally awesome blog. Nicely laid out, well presented, just the right amount of graphics...

This is a wonderful prize. Cathy totally delivered for you!
Dot
Forum: Copywriting 11th January 2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,595
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Outrageous Headlines

Here's some (song) title from years ago:

"I'm My Own GrandPa"

"Some Days You're the Windshield, Some Days the Bug"

And one that really made me do a double-take that was an email with the...
Forum: Copywriting 10th January 2011, 07:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,535
Posted By dorothydot
Re: How to Open Up .DOCX?

Ditto what Bruce said... just email it to me as an attachment and I'll convert it for you in three clicks.

I've had to do this for quite a few clients... so now I remember to "save as" instead of...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd January 2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,734
Posted By dorothydot
Re: 4 Unbreakable Copy Rules

You forgot the Cardinal Rule of Copywriting:

Use the magic 3-letter word every chance you get: Y-O-U.

Not I. Not We. Not They. Not She or He.

Y-O-U.

Dot
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 26th December 2010, 03:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,359
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Warrior Forum Success Story Challenge

I thought that the cutoff date was 12/24 - so I wasn't going to post.

But since others have been able to, well - here's mine!

How Warriors Has Helped Me Succeed

This forum has given and...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 26th December 2010, 03:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,580
Posted By dorothydot
Re: The Robot Champion Contest!

You're on! Here are some photos I've taken that you might be able to use?
I'm putting them on Flicker:

FrogonRainWindowcloseup | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://flic.kr/p/6GdWoa)
(This...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 25th December 2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 10,774
Posted By dorothydot
Re: [33 More To Go]*Lend A Hand* Challenge - Let's Help Each Other!

Hi,
I'd love to thank bareket57 for designing my banner and poster! Here's what they look like (hopefully this will work!):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22518972@N05/5290806211/ ...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 24th December 2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,202
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Help Choose My 2011 Charity! (HUGE Prize Package)

Hi,
I'd like to suggest the Shriner's Hospital. Here's why:

A family I know has 2 boys, 12 and 9. A couple of summers ago, the 12 year old (Sean) took the lighter fluid and headed out back with...
Forum: Copywriting 19th December 2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 912
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Week Commencing 2010-12-20: If I Can't Think Of A Hook, Does That Make Me A Bad Copywriter...

Here's my approach to find the right hook - the USP:

First, what is the problem that your product solves?
Let's take a pencil. It has lead in it - instead of ink. So you can delete (erase) what...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th December 2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,915
Posted By dorothydot
Re: WarriorForum Essential Money Making Features - Maximize Your Bottom Line Profit NOW!

Aiden,
This is really well-written and well-thought-through. I appreciate all the effort you've put into this posting!

I have long understood that any funds you can invest in advertising on the...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 16th December 2010, 07:44 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 10,774
Posted By dorothydot
Re: [37 More To Go]*Lend A Hand* Challenge - Let's Help Each Other!

I'm not sure where or how to do this, but AidenChong (http://www.warriorforum.com/members/aidenchong.html) has been a HUGE help to me! Helped me hone my logo and is designing me a banner from an old...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 14th December 2010, 03:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,773
Posted By dorothydot
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Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 13th December 2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,733
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Post Your Obstacles! $100 CASH To The Most Thanked Post!

My obstacle: making my copy come alive for the target prospects so they read all of it and take the recommended action now!

My solution: use my inherent story-telling gifts to create believable...
Forum: Finished Contests & Challenges 12th December 2010, 11:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,288
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Give The Person Above Your Best 3 Tips

Here are my favorite tips for compelling copywriting:


1. How to establish credibility with your target prospects:

My favorite way of building authority is by showing the reader...
Forum: Copywriting 28th October 2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,583
Posted By dorothydot
Re: $50 Contest for Headlines...

UH-OH!
Can't Make Mom's On Turkey-Day?

STAY HOME - AND PAMPER HER ANYWAY!
Forum: Copywriting 27th October 2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 779
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Who will be the best writer for my copy?

Barakos,

Only you can tell who would be the best writer. You need to get a viable list of professional copywriters... then check out each one's writing samples. You'll quickly see that every...
Forum: Copywriting 25th October 2010, 07:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,257
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Your help and review will be highly appreciated.

Sounds like you have already made up your mind about your sales copy - and you just want someone to write it sentence-by-sentence for you for free.

Sounds rather familiar: ...
Forum: Copywriting 24th October 2010, 06:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,022
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Pulp Fiction?

Mmm, let's think now. My favorite authors?

John D. McDonald, for sure.
Tony Hillerman
Daphne DuMaurier
Arthur Conan Doyle - Sherlock Holmes!
Dorothy Sayers - Lord Peter Whimsey
Dean Koontz -...
Forum: Copywriting 25th September 2010, 02:37 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,416
Posted By dorothydot
Re: What percentage of copywriters also play the guitar?

Hi,
I play: piano - 8 years; guitar - 12 years; flute - 9 years; washtub bass - 5 years; harp - 27 years; fiddle/violin - 14 years.

For my needlecrafts, go visit Aunt Dot's Crafts - Home...
Forum: Copywriting 7th August 2010, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 687
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Please Review Health Related Sales Page - Only Short :)

Hi Will,

My dh has diabetes, so this site would be right up my alley.

The biggest thing we are worried about when he and I consider a recipe that's diabetic-friendly is TASTE. The...
Forum: Copywriting 7th July 2010, 01:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 807
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Need help with a one line service description.

"Give yourself the confidence that your computer network is 100% safe, secure and operating at peak performance with Robert's Proactive Maintenance Plan."
Keep Your Network In Tip-Top Condition...
Forum: Copywriting 20th June 2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 932
Posted By dorothydot
Re: How much "hype" do you use in your copy?

To me, hype is not a good thing. It's false, misleading and not nice - if not downright insulting.

For me, selling is all about benefits - and why the benefits are the answer to your readers'...
Forum: Copywriting 12th June 2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,169
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Which Do You Prefer, and Why – WF or COPYWRITING BOARD?

My answer? A resounding... YES! WF=YES. Copywriting Board = YES.

'Nuff said.
Dot
Forum: Copywriting 30th May 2010, 05:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 878
Posted By dorothydot
Re: I think I need a copywriter.. do I?

Hi,
And welcome to the Warriors. Yes, there are some really knowledgeable people here.

My opinion: If you think you need a copywriter... you DO.

Copywriting is selling with written words....
Forum: Copywriting 29th April 2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,496
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Why Be A Professional Copywriter?

Hi,
Uh, Ross - you may be right about a number of good copywriters, but...

I am a copywriter because I LOVE to write; been writing all my life.

I am a copywriter because I LOVE to help make...
Forum: Copywriting 26th April 2010, 07:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,827
Posted By dorothydot
Re: I NEED a slogan for my retail store

Happy Pet = Happy Owner
Happy and Healthy Pets
Love Your Pet Happy
Rick's Store: Where Pets Love to Visit
Paws, Wings and Claws - Everything Your Pet Needs

Feel free to mix and match,
Dot
Forum: Copywriting 21st April 2010, 05:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,557
Posted By dorothydot
Re: How I write copy (i.e. the Secret Life of a Copywriter.)

Yes, thank you Rick. Very well put.

There's an old saying for writers: When you write, you write. When you edit, you edit. And ne'er the twain shall meet!

First draft is always a brain-dump....
Forum: Copywriting 15th March 2010, 07:53 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,835
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Is copywriting an art, a skill or a trade?

"Is copywriting an art, a skill or a trade?"

My answer, after much consideration and deep thinking [;)] is...

Yes.

Copywriting is an art. Just read copy selling similar products and you'll...
Forum: Copywriting 10th March 2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,228
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Is my copywriter doing a good job? Should I give him another one?

Hi there,

I think you need to know who your actual purchasing prospect is. Although the sex angle is important to men, do you want this supplement to come up only when sex search-terms are...
Forum: Copywriting 6th March 2010, 06:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 671
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Review of Stress/Pain Site

Hi,
First of all, this is the sort of thing I LOVE writing for! What I get from your site first off is that you're selling something. That's not what you need the initial impression to be.

You...
Forum: Copywriting 21st February 2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,106
Posted By dorothydot
Re: I owe Rick Duris a MASSIVE THANK YOU!

Hi Jacob,

I think you'll find that most copywriters are like this. See, someone did this for each one of us - maybe for money (when they give info beyond price) and often just because help was...
Forum: Copywriting 17th February 2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,815
Posted By dorothydot
Copywriting Ethics - Oxymoron?

A good copywriter trains daily to use words to make readers take action.

When you write to sell a product, your text carries a lot of power. Your copy conveys hope, a means of rescuing the...
Forum: Copywriting 15th February 2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,716
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Autoresponder email content

Anita,

I had heard from several sources that you are a genius... and now I can see it for myself.

Lady, You are a freakin' Genius! No wonder you are so famous! I'm off to study your website...
Forum: Mind Warriors 13th February 2010, 07:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,449
Posted By dorothydot
Re: How Do You Cope When You Have a Bad Day?

How do I cope? I take my harp out in the back yard and play the sun down. When the birds come round and sing with me, it makes me feel better. And when the wind makes the harp sing all by itself, my...
Forum: Copywriting 11th February 2010, 12:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,043
Posted By dorothydot
Re: The Care and Feeding of Copywriters

Thank you, Rick. Most sincerely, thank you.

I've posted it on my blog - and I included what you have here in your signature.

My thanks for letting me post this. It is really well-worded and...
Forum: Copywriting 11th February 2010, 07:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,043
Posted By dorothydot
Re: The Care and Feeding of Copywriters

Dear Rick,

You have absolutely, totally NAILED it!

May I please, PLEASE? post this on my website? Naturally I'll credit you - and if you want to give me a credit box or something, I'll be happy...
Forum: Copywriting 10th February 2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 997
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Learning to write better email copy...Which "guru" would you follow?

Dear Derek,

It's a matter of personal style and approach. There are many really good copywriters. And their styles, their techniques, their USPs range all over the place.

Find one whose...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th February 2010, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 599
Posted By dorothydot
Re: Stop Gluing Yourself to the Computer and Let Your Subconcious Do the Work...

Hi,

As a copywriter, I thoroughly agree about letting your subconscious have a chance to perk, brew and stew. For me, this comes after I've written the first bare naked draft.

A long walk, a...
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