Comments on: 7 Things I Love and Hate About Working With Copy Cubs

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:40:32 +0000

For anyone interested in contacting Carline about possibly becoming a Copy Cub…here is what you should do. 1) Email us here at care@makepeacetotalpackage.com 2) Include samples and contact info 3) You\\\’ll be put into a list with your samples. 4) If either Carline or Clayton is interested, they will contact you. 5) This won\’t happen overnight….but you never know!

Wendy aka The Redhead!

By: Nita

Nita — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 23:03:15 +0000

Hi Carline,
I liked what you wrote about your copy-cubs.
I\’m a features\’ writer. My features are mostly about advtg.& mktg.
What are your terms and conditions for copy cubs?
If possible, i may consider it.
sincerely,
nita

By: Carline

Carline — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 18:42:26 +0000

Hey y\’all,
Just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to give me your feedback on my copy cub article. Glad it\’s useful to you. To answer the most commonly asked question: YES! I\’m starting a list for new copy cubs. Can\’t make any promises, but as soon as my schedule eases up, I will be taking on a few new cubs. You know my \”rules\’. If you can live with \’em, send your info c/o The Total Package and they\’ll forward it to me. Thanks again. Carline

By: Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 18:31:22 +0000

Hey Carline:

Great Article….I can\’t wait to see what you write about next time…

Your my fav!

By: Lou Schuyler

Lou Schuyler — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:32:51 +0000

Carline,
Occasionally something compels me to respond to a posting.
Your points were well taken. But the one that hit home was # 6.
My wife and I ran a business together for 10 years.
Our marriage is rock-solid because we managed to survive those years.
(She didn’t kill me while I slept…and I’m not listed in any domestic abuse database.)
It’s not easy to accept criticism, but it is an enlightening procedure.
If you’re ever looking for a 63 year-old cub, I’m your man.
Thanks,
Lou

By: Emette Massey

Emette Massey — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:19:51 +0000

Carline,

I like your no-nonsense style! Thanks for the great insights, especially receiving crits. If you have room for another cub, I\’d be interested!

Thanks again for sharing your widsom.

Emette

By: Lara

Lara — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:29:36 +0000

Thank you so much for these tips! I\’m working with my own copy cubs and this will be sent out in all of their introductory emails. Great lessons for both the copy chief and the cubs!

All the best,

Lara

By: Ralph

Ralph — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:50:49 +0000

I want to be a copy cub! How does one go about it?

By: Robert Lehrer

Robert Lehrer — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:03:07 +0000

Thanks for the sage advice, Carline.
All your points were valuable.

The one that I learned the most from though, was #8. I\’ve let myself fall into the trap of trying to imitate somebody I admired instead of being myself.

It\’s terribly important both in copywriting and in other parts of our lives to learn about and BE who we are.

Thanks for articulating what not to do when I\’m writing.

Rob

By: Matt Bowen

Matt Bowen — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 10:36:22 +0000

Carline,

Thanks for the article… I thought it was great as your \”Tell it like it is\” just Like Preston.

The reading flow was awesome and the tips were most appreciated.

There is nothing worse than reading a piece of copy that\’s
\”Dancing around the fire\” and your left going: \”Where in the hell is this going?\”

Bottom line… Great Article!!!

Thank you