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What I Learned From My Blind Dog

My dog Scooter has gone blind. At first it was heartbreaking. Watching him bump into things, and then seeing him withdraw, sit still for long periods of time… It made me wonder what he must be thinking.

3 Mistakes That Kill Copy

There are 3 mistakes made by most advertising copy I see that depress sales and response. Correct these mistakes and increase your sales.

South America Now Seems Interesting

Without going into a lot of detail, my sudden interest in South American comes from this: my 20-year-old son decided that before he heads back to college this Fall, he's taking a 3-week trip South America.

Being Open To Life

I got a call from a potential new client. We'll call him Drew (not his real name). Drew seemed tentative, nervous, and naive. I immediately classified him in my mind as someone who was not a client for me. I fully expected to scare him away with my requirements for my clients, the intricacy of the process and what I expected in the way of information to write his copy…and if none of that worked, I was certain my price would end the conversation.

One Simple Trick To Strengthen Your Copy

Want to make your copy stronger with one simple “trick”? Eliminate all the adverbs. What's an adverb?

Is Your Copy Filled With Hype?

Do you worry that your copy might be too “hypey”? Dictionary.com defines “hype” as: “an ingenious or questionable claim, method, etc., used in advertising, promotion, or publicity to intensify the effect.” One of the additional definitions is: “a swindle, deception, or trick”.

Three Ways To Grow Your List

The simple, unadorned truth is: the bigger your email subscriber list, the more money you will make from your online business.

Everything You Need To Know About Writing — In 10 Minutes

Interesting piece by Stephen King that actually lives up to the title: “Everything You Need To Know About Writing”

Jump-Starters For Writing Killer Copy

Do you find yourself staring at a blank screen, wondering how to get started writing your copy? I've found that I get much better results if I use some “jump starters”–they keep me focused, and get me started on the right track with a copy project.

Write 3 Killer Headlines In 3 Minutes

If you've studied copywriting very long, you know that the most important copy on the page is the headline; that's because the headline is the ad that gets prospects to read the rest of the ad.

The Master Key To Success

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