Monthly Archives: July 2009

The Simple Secret That Turns Good Copy Into GREAT Copy

(… And Great Copy Into A WINDFALL For Copywriters And Our Clients)

"There are certain prime human emotions with which the thoughts of all of us are occupied a goodly part of the time. Tune in on … Continue reading

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CAUTION:
Artsy-Fartsy Design
Kills Readership and Sales!

Dear Business-Builder,

A few weeks ago, Wendy and I decided that, with my older kids and grandkids living in Atlanta and with our own kids quickly approaching college age, we only have a few years left to spend … Continue reading

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Sidebar MADNESS

Why Sidebars Matter Dumb Sidebars – Where Even Seasoned Copywriters Go Wrong 21 Smart Sidebars That Invariably Increase Readership and Response And MORE!

Dear Business-Builder,

I didn’t create the first-ever magalog. That dubious honor – so far as … Continue reading

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How to Create a Killer Ad

21 Tips, Tricks and Tactics: Key Lessons Learned from 37+ Years in the Trenches (No “Rules,” Though – I Hate Rules!)

Dear Business-Builder,

Sometimes, I get flummoxed.

Like a few years back – … Continue reading

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Answers from the Heart

Dear Business-Builder,

Not long ago, The Redhead and I hopped into the 911 and went tear-assing down the mountain to Atlanta for Carline Anglade-Cole’s Copywriting Boot Camp. 

The object of the exercise was twofold:  1) To … Continue reading

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