New site with copywriting info , Writing Hacker
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Tuesday, 15 January 08 - 03:08 PM (GMT +10:00) By Angela Booth in General |
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Check out my new writing-related site, Writing Hacker.
The aim of this site is to help writers to build their writing skills. If you're a new copywriter, check out Writing Hacker. There's a copywriting section of the site, and I'll be adding some copywriting videos too.
Want a copywriting class?
Writing classes - more ways to build your skills
I created Angela's Writing Classes last year, because many people learn faster - and stay motivated when they've got exercises, and interaction with a writing instructor.Classes are open; that means that you can join a class at any time. They're private and confidential too, conducted by email and IM.
The first class offered is "Write More And Make More Money From Your Writing: Develop A Fast, Fun Productive Writing Process".
Student feedback has been wonderful -
* I've just started writing a novel, and I can't believe how quickly it's going!"
* I've been holding off advertising my copywriting services because I procrastinate... with Lesson 2 under my belt, I'm writing fast and loving it...
* "I sold three articles this week! Thanks for the great marketing suggestions, you were right about...."
I'll be a adding copywriting and blogging classes within a couple of months. So if you're interested, let me know and I'll send you a message when they're available.
Masters of copwyriting: gems for your swipe file
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Saturday, 05 May 07 - 09:11 AM (GMT +10:00) By Angela Booth in General |
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The golden age of copywriting is as close as your computer screen with this fantastic resource - Hard To Find Ads.
Haven't got a swipe file? It's a must - tickle your inspiration when it's sulking. :-)
Teach Yourself Copywriting - Become A Highly Paid Copywriter
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Sunday, 29 April 07 - 12:32 PM (GMT +10:00) By Angela Booth in General |
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Copywriting skills are essential for every business. Without copywriting, there are no sales, and without sales, there is no business.
Although there are many copywriting courses available online and offline, I believe in teaching yourself copywriting. The basic skills are easy to learn, and it's only with experience that you become proficient at the copywriting craft. This is because all your projects are different.
No Copywriting Project Is Ever Exactly the Same As Another
I've been writing copy for over 25 years, and if there's one thing I've learned, it's that every project is different. Yes, the format may be the same - a press release is a press release, no matter for whom it's written. But since each client's business is different, and his target audience is different, it means that you need to think creatively about every project.
Teach Yourself Copywriting By Reading Copy
You can teach yourself copywriting by reading copy and thinking about the copy's structure, target audience, and purpose. Luckily, copy is everywhere. When you get out of bed in the morning and the radio's on, you listen to a copywriter's efforts with the radio spots. Everywhere you look, every day, there's copy.
As a copywriter, you look on your junk mail as a resource, not trash. When you read magazines and Web sites, you read the advertisements with as much care as you do the editorial - often with more care. You think about the audience: what is the copywriter trying to achieve with this advertisement?
Write Samples, And Get Clients: Teach Yourself Copywriting By Doing
You get copywriting clients by letting business people know that you're available to write copy. There's no great mystery to it. Of course, your potential clients will want to assess your copywriting skills, so write some sample copy. You can write sample ads, news releases, Web content - any kind of copy that you'd like to write for others.
Your copywriting skills will grow with each client, and before you know it, you'll be a competent self-taught copywriter - and you'll know that yes, you can teach yourself copywriting. In fact, it's the only way you can become a copywriter.
Teach yourself copywriting with Angela Booth's popular "Seven Days To Easy Money: Copywriting Success" ebook.
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