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Making Swipe Files Work for You

The key to using swipes properly is not to steal from them but to use them as a model for your own work. Think of them as a stimulus to generate your own compelling ideas.

Copy “Skunk” Words to Avoid

You never want your reader to laugh at something you write in seriousness or be confused by your word choice. Here are some words to avoid so you don't risk confusing or offending your reader.

The Secret Behind Kid Books and Copywriting Success

Even if your copy feels readable to you, how can you tell if it’s readable for your audience? Use this tool to check objectively if your copy is readable.

The Art and Science of Being Believable

To be a successful copywriter, you must write like you talk. Here are some tips for writing easy-to-read copy.

How to Make Every Sales Letter a Blockbuster

Of every tool and technique copywriters use to write copy, implementing the Big Idea effectively can have the strongest impact on package performance.

How Long Should a Sales Letter Be?

Even in today’s age of the Internet, multitasking and on-the-go lifestyles, long-form sales letters still out-perform shorter ones. Mark Ford goes into detail here.

8 Ways to Spot Dominant Emotions Your Prospects Already Have That Could Drive Your Response Rates Through the Roof - PART 2

We’re visiting with Clayton Makepeace again this week, so he can reveal the last 4 of his 8 secrets for pinpointing your prospect’s dominant emotions.

8 Ways to Spot Dominant Emotions Your Prospects Already Have That Could Drive Your Response Rates Through the Roof - PART 1

How do you know what your prospects are feeling? Clayton Makepeace starts answering this frequently-asked question.

Bob Bly’s 25-50-25 Rule

Successful copywriters divide their time between studying, analyzing and doing. Bob Bly's 25-50-25 rule helps you manage how much time to devote to each.

Clayton Makepeace on the Astonishing Power of Fear

Clayton Makepeace shares his expert view on using fear in your copy… and tells you how to avoid five blunders copywriters make when using fear.

Never Deceive Your Prospect…BUT…

Will Newman explains why your clients and long-term successes depend on being able to develop a trusting relationship with your prospect-turned-customer.

The Copywriter Who Changed My Life

Master copywriter Will Newman explains how Bob Bly changed his life… and how Bob can change yours, too.

Don’t Be a Copywriter!

Targeting small clients (rather than high-visibility clients) when growing your copywriting business could be the key to becoming a successful copywriter.

Don't Overspice Your Copy...

Let your words carry the beauty and the impact of your idea. Will Newman shows you how to dress your copy appropriately.

Learning From 8th Graders How to Strengthen Your Copy

Here are a few tips to help strengthen your copy during the editing process. Sometimes you may need to read your finished copy a couple times to get it just right.

How "Structural Priming" Will Make You a Better Copywriter

Structural priming is an effective method of priming your brain for copywriting. Copying effective sales letters over and over again will help build muscle memory.

The Most Powerful Words in Your Writing...

The first draft of anything always needs revising! Eliminate words like is and there is, and use powerful verbs instead. This will make your copy much stronger.

The Heartbeat of Powerful Copywriting

Will Newman goes over some basic differences in verbs to breathe life into your copy.

Your Real Prospect is Closer Than You Think

Will Newman has three strategies for getting “up close and personal” with a potential prospect without getting in his face.

The "Hidden" Component for Killer Sales Letters

What is the big Idea? And how do you find one? Will Newman is here to help you make your copy better than ever.

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