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3 Traits a Copywriter Definitely Needs

When depending upon ‘only’ written text to convey their message, a copywriter faces challenges unlike most anybody else. Strange as it is copy writing is typically use for the singular purpose of persuading people to take a certain action.

Without the ability to verbally communicate thoughts, ideas or opinions the person writing the sales copy has their work cut out for them. Creating content that will influence or persuade others obviously requires a certain writing skill. However forming the words and phrases that go into the sales copy is something that comes from ‘within’ the writer and is what makes their efforts so successful.

Here are 3 traits every copy writer needs when creating content for use to persuade others that will make their efforts easier and more effective. Continue reading 3 Traits a Copywriter Definitely Needs


Powerful "Copywriting" Tips!

Copywriting is about giving the reader what they are looking for. For example you searched copywriting tips and that is what you will be getting! Nothing else other then copywriting tips.

So what you need to understand first is the meaning of a title or headline….

The meaning of a headline or title is to catch attention and get the reader to click or grab the magazine and want to read. Do not waste your time giving too much information in a headline. It should be short and to the point. It must also build curiosity.

The meaning of the first sentence now of your article for example would be to get the reader to read the second sentence. Then can you guess what the second sentence is suppose to do? You got it!

To read the third sentence… Continue reading Powerful "Copywriting" Tips!


How to Find Freelance Copywriting Jobs

Your goal is to land a few nice, secure freelance copywriting jobs, but how do you get them? The most important factor in finding these jobs is that you pursue the job you are looking for with all of your ducks in a row, so to speak.

Here are a few things you need to do in order to get the freelance copywriting jobs that you have been looking for.

Prepare yourself through schooling. Most people in the copywriting industry have at least a two year degree. If you can afford to do this, do it. It will benefit you for a long time down the road. Often times, getting a four year degree is beneficial to getting into the bigger companies.

Some schools offer internships which can be an outstanding way to get your foot in the door. Hopefully, they will hire you right after the internship and you’ll be set. If not, you will need to pursue other companies, but you will have this real world experience.

Place yourself in the right company environment. If you want to find jobs in copy writing, don’t settle for something in an unrelated field. Instead, look for a small start in the right career.
Work on your portfolio. Continue reading How to Find Freelance Copywriting Jobs


Shhh! The REAL “Secret” to Writing Amazing Copy

Copyright (c) 2009 James Roche

What I’m about to share with you is a secret so juicy that most copywriters don’t dare let it out to the public because it could put them out of business. It took me about four years to refine this technique and now I’m ready to spill the beans to you.

This one hidden technique alone can forever change how you write emails, sales copy, direct mail…in fact anything you need to write so you get more leads and convert those leads to sales.

I figured it out the hard way – struggling for years making lots of mistakes in my copywriting. I don’t remember the exact moment this technique revealed itself to me…but I use it all the time now. Last week I shared the secret for the first time to a good friend…

We were sitting at an elite golf club here in South Florida. She was complaining how everything in her business was taking off beautifully….except for one thing… She HATED writing copy.

For her writing copy was like walking on a wet carpet with socks on. Continue reading Shhh! The REAL “Secret” to Writing Amazing Copy


How to Write Articles Effectively: Article Writing Skills

By Pete, guest blogger

If you know how to write articles effectively, so that they do the job you want them to do, then any time you have the need you will be able to write an article to achieve your objective. Article writing skills are learned, and how quickly you learn depends upon your teacher.

People write articles for a large number of reasons and those that do it well will generally achieve what they set out to achieve. In the world of internet marketing this will normally be to market or advertise a website or product. However, it is the ‘doing it well’ that is the problem for most people, and no matter how hard you try or how good a writer you believe yourself to be, internet article writing is more than simply putting a few words together in a sensible way.

However, before you think of using articles to promote or try to sell your products, or even attract visitors to your websites, you will have to stand back a bit and consider what it is you are doing, and what the purpose of the article is. Before you start writing you need a clear idea in your head of your objective. If you are writing an article for submission to article directories and ezines, you will not generally be permitted to promote any specific product, or provide a link to your website in the body of the article.

Continue reading How to Write Articles Effectively: Article Writing Skills


Need a Copywriter? Avoid These Three Deadly Mistakes

A copywriter is different from other writers. We don’t just describe, we excite, inspire and motivate people to find out more about your business, and ultimately, to hire you. Whether you want a new website, revamped content, or a tagline for your business name, a copywriter can help you find the words to make your message sing. The right copywriter, that is.

Sometimes, in their eagerness to move forward with promoting their business, managers and entrepreneurs make predictable mistakes with hiring writers. Here three big ones and how to avoid them:

Continue reading Need a Copywriter? Avoid These Three Deadly Mistakes