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How to Use a P.S. in Your Sales Copy
Whilst the use of P.S. has been around for years, that doesn’t mean its usefulness as a sales hook has diminished. So let’s explore how and why you should use a P.S. in your sales emails and letters. What does P.S. actually mean? According to Wikipedia: The term comes from the Latin post scriptum, an…
The AIDA Formula – and How to Actually Use it in Your Copywriting
The AIDA formula stands for Attention, Interest, Desire, Action and it’s probably one of the best-known acronyms in direct response marketing. This is a tried and tested way to breakdown your communications, ensuring your copy delivers all the required elements to achieve success. AIDA serves as a reminder when planning and writing your copy to…
Double Your Reading Speed – Stop Subvocalizing
As a writer, you must have an intimate understanding of your subject and one of the best ways to achieve this is through research. One way to enhance your research skills is to increase your reading speed. In this guide, we’ll look at subvocalization and the effect it has on your reading speed. By understanding…
How to Brief a Copywriter
Working with freelance content writers can be a challenge. But I’m going to show you how to brief a copywriter and give you a free briefing template. Often what seems like a simple, straightforward writing project can be mired down in delays and revisions, and it can take forever to get the finished piece you’re…
Dazzle your Clients to Become a Successful Freelance Writer
Becoming a successful freelance writer takes a lot more than just writing good copy, follow these tips to earn more money from your freelance writing business. Repeat Business is the Key to Become a Successful Freelance Writer This is the number one key to success, and it goes for most types of freelancing businesses not just freelance writing, build up…
How to Write a 30-second TV Commercial Script
With a TV commercial script, you have to make every word count. Use our free template and the guide below to create yours. Nobody will want to hang around and watch an advert on the TV if it isn’t engaging or interesting in some way. Think about the TV adverts that you remember. What did…
ASAP Copywriting Deadlines: How to Manage a Last-Minute Request
Whether you are a freelance writer or a staff writer, you will eventually encounter the short-notice, last-minute, urgent copywriting deadline request. Handling these situations gracefully can make all the difference between establishing yourself as a professional, or falling apart like an amateur. Here are some key strategies for managing ASAP client requests. Don’t Panic When…
Psychology for Writers: How to Create Copy that Sells
Even when you aren’t directly selling a product, the job of most professional copywriters is to persuade. There are a lot of tips and tricks to persuasive writing, and an understanding of some basic psychology will help you write copy that is more engaging, and more effective. What is Persuasive Copywriting? The truth is, virtually…
How to Write a Radio Advert
Trying out a new style of writing can be intimidating but a radio advert usually follows a simple script and there are several principles you can stick to for a high conversion rate every time. While you don’t necessarily want to follow a strict template, some general guidelines can help you figure out how to…
How to Write an Engaging Internal Company Newsletter
At first glance, writing an internal company newsletter may seem like a daunting task. It may seem strange to write for a “captive” audience, and you may not be sure what topics to include. However, an internal company newsletter is very similar to any other email marketing campaign and follows all the same principles. Here…
