20+ years selling with words. Showing copywriters how to boost copy and career. Join the hordes in my virtual pub, The Copy Arms - https://t.co/hdkYEmSyasmscopy.co.uk Cambridge, UKJoined October 2023
Unrealistic claims in copy are a dangerous game, as they destroy credibility.
The most powerful copy is grounded in truth, speaking to real struggles and offering realistic solutions.
More simple copy tips in The Copy Arms – hit the link in my bio.
This is copy that saves lives.
It’s not often I post about urinals, but what’s written here is so powerful:
“Blood in your pee? Contact your GP practice.”
Talk about targeting your market. Hats off to everyone at the @NHS involved in this campaign. You are life savers.
Do this before you send any copy anywhere:
Read it back from the point of view of the reader and, after every sentence, ask yourself if it adds anything.
If it does – keep it in.
If it doesn’t – chop it out.
You’ll be surprised by how much waffle you have in your copy.
This man raped a woman but was referred to as ‘she’ in court because he’s decided to identify as a woman. Why do the authorities play along with this insulting nonsense? There is no ambiguity at all. It’s an obvious farce. So why do they do it?
A poor email subject line kills your chance of getting things done.
This applies to anybody sending any type of email - not just marketers.
So, If you're sending an email that needs to be opened and acted upon, then think like a (good) copywriter.
Stop it with the 'Quick…
The copywriting Agony Uncles have hit the airwaves…
A while back, my copy mate from New Zealand – @HaydenMaskell – suggested we do a podcast together.
And, lo and behold, we made it happen! Actually, Hayden made it happen – but I did lend my voice at least…
Anyway, Brave…
The copywriting Agony Uncles have hit the airwaves…
A while back, my copy mate from New Zealand – Hayden Maskell – suggested we do a podcast together.
And, lo and behold, we made it happen! Actually, Hayden made it happen – but I did lend my voice at least…
Anyway, Brave New…
Jack Daniels, American Express, Nike
3 iconic brands in very different sectors.
One shared secret to success: Brilliant copywriting.
Here are 10 copywriting tips to help you drive your own growth:
You’ve got to love Aussies.
Someone from Coolangatta, who subscribes to my email newsletter, sent me this pearl:
Hi Martin
You clever bastard!
Out of all the junk that clutters my inbox, I always pick out yours
Why?
Because you cut through all the shit and just give sound…
If you sell anything to anyone, do yourself this big favour:
Show your website - or an email, sales letter etc - to someone who knows nothing about your business.
Then ask them to tell you what you do.
If they can’t, you’re in trouble.
And I reckon that most people are…
David Ogilvy once said this:
"The consumer isn't a moron. She’s your wife."
His wider point was that you must not doubt your customer’s intelligence – or try and get away with false advertising and inane copy.
He said this 60-odd years ago but it’s more relevant today the…
Why you should NOT buy Copy Legend.
There are plenty of reasons to invest in my copywriting course – Copy Legend.
Not least that I’m pulling it on Sunday – so you've less than three days to secure your copy.
But it’s not for everyone. You should probably avoid it if:
👉…
Use these 14 words to make your marketing stronger and more persuasive:
Introducing
New
Free
Secret
Discover
You
Confessions
Fear
Magic
Quick
Easy
Simple
Danger
Heffalump
(OK, I'm not sure about the last one - but give it a go anyway 😏 )
Has this happened to you yet? If not, it will...
I reached this milestone in 2012.
By that time, I’d been paid for my words – in one form or another – since 2001. And I’d been a full-time freelance copywriter since 2008.
I also had a baby in 2012. Or rather, my wife had a…
The Lazy Copywriter’s Way to Riches:
I used to work hard as a copywriter – way harder than I do today.
And for much less money.
Years back, I went through a stage when I barely left my des, as I was furiously cranking out blog posts, articles and web pages. All for a few…
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