John Wood

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Who is Elmer Wheeler … and how can he boost your response rate?

AWAI staff writer John Wood highlights Elmer Wheeler, one of the pioneers of persuasive writing. Using Wheeler’s tested selling techniques can boost response and transform your copywriting career.

How to Write a Killer Press Release and Use It to Bring Traffic to Your Client's Website

John Wood gives you the details on press releases, an easy and cost-effective way for your client to gain exposure for their company and a great skill to hone for your freelance copywriting business.

When You Should “Write For Free”… And When You Shouldn’t

Should freelancers write for free? Should you have to write “on spec” in order to land work, or are clients out of line to expect it? Get the answers here.

11 Tips to Help You Get New Clients Through Cold Calling

John Wood tells you how to make cold calling work for your freelance copywriting business.

5 Lessons from Michael Jordan’s Minor League Baseball Career

Michael Jordan’s baseball career has 5 important lessons for writers: learn from criticism, be generous, work hard, prove naysayers wrong, and love what you do!

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