Copywriting Made Simple

Copywriting is writing with purpose. It’s about using words to reach people and change what they think, feel and do. This easy-to-read guide will teach you all the essentials of copywriting, from understanding products, readers and benefits to closing the sale. You’ll learn how to... • Write clearly, simply and engagingly • Choose a killer headline and a strong structure• Use 20 proven strategies for creative copywriting• Harness the power of persuasion and psychology• Create a unique tone of voice for a brand Illustrated throughout and packed with real-life examples, Copywriting Made Simple is the perfect introduction to copywriting today. “Tom’s put a lifetime of learning into this book… an incredibly thorough briefing on copywriting.” – Dave Trott, Creative legend, agency founder, author and teacher. “Educational, entertaining and energetic… prepare to dig deep and enjoy!” – Katherine Wildman, Host, The Writing Desk.

Copywriting is writing with purpose. It’s about using words to reach people and change what they think, feel and do. This easy-to-read guide will teach you all the essentials of copywriting, from understanding products, readers and benefits to closing the sale. It’s packed with real-life examples that will show you exactly how the ideas and techniques will work in the real world. And with dozens of useful illustrations and diagrams, Copywriting Made Simple shows you the ideas that other books just talk about. Plus there's a whole chapter of handy tips on writing ads, websites, broadcast media, direct mail, social media and print. Copywriting Made Simple is the perfect introduction to copywriting today. No wonder it hit the #1 spot in Marketing & Sales at Amazon UK, Canada and Australia, and is featured on the BA Advertising course at the University for the Creative Arts. What you’ll learn… Understand the product and its benefits • Pinpoint how the product helps people. • Turn features into benefits and seek out USPs. • Identify tangible and intangible benefits. Get to know your reader • Uncover your reader’s inner fears and desires. • Use empathy to get inside the reader’s feelings. • Decide how your copy will change how they think, feel or act. • Capture your aims in the brief. Engage the reader in your message • Talk to the reader and make your copy more like a conversation. • Use the same words that the reader uses. • Bring the product to life with rich, sensory language. • Make your copy active, positive and specific. Craft compelling copy • Learn eight proven formulas for enticing headlines. • Choose a rock-solid structure. • Create powerful calls to action. Use 20 proven strategies for creative copy • Show the product in a new light. • Use humour, wordplay, metaphors and contrasts. • Turn weakness into strength. Make persuasion and psychology work for you • Learn the six proven principles of persuasion. • Overcome the reader’s objections. • Exploit cognitive biases to nudge the reader into action. What industry experts say… 'Where was this book when I started copywriting? A must for every newbie copywriter (and a few old copy dogs too).' Kate Toon, Co-host of the Hot Copy Podcast 'Impressively thorough without ever losing its rhythm. Deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as the copywriting classics.' Ryan Wallman, author of Delusions of Brandeur ‘Tom’s put a lifetime of learning into this book.’ Dave Trott, Creative legend, agency founder and author of Creative Mischief, One and One Make Three and Predatory Thinking ‘From insights gleaned from NLP and psychology to real-world examples of great, effective copy - this is educational, entertaining and energetic. Prepare to dig deep, enjoy and see your results skyrocket!’ Katherine Wildman, Host, The Writing Desk ‘Tom has written the best all-round introduction to copywriting available today.’ Leif Kendall, Director of ProCopywriters, copywriter and author of Brilliant Freelancer ‘I didn’t think you could teach copywriting. Turns out, @tomcopy can. What a terrific book.’ Doug Kessler, Creative Director & Co-founder of Velocity

This guide from New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller, is a must-have for any marketing professional or small business owner who wants grow their business. It will teach you how to create and implement a sales funnel that will increase traffic and drive sales. Every day, your company is losing sales simply because you do not have a clear path to attract new customers. You’re not alone. Based on proven principles from Building a StoryBrand , this 5-part checklist is the ultimate resource for marketing professionals and business owners as they cultivate a sales funnel that flows across key customer touchpoints to effectively develop, strengthen, and communicate their brand’s story to the marketplace. In this book, you will learn: The three stages of customer relationships. How to create and implement the one marketing plan you will never regret. How to develop a sales funnel that attracts the right customers to your business. The power of email and how to create campaigns that result in customer traffic and a growth in brand awareness. The keys to wireframing a website that commands attention and generates conversions. The inability to attract and convert new customers is costing business owners valuable opportunities to grow their brand. This prevents companies, both big and small, from making the sales that are crucial to their survival. With Marketing Made Simple, you will learn everything you need to know to take your business to the next level.

WARNING: The Halbert Copywriting Method Part III is not a complete course on copywriting but... this short book is the best source on editing sales copy ever created and critical to making more money in direct marketing. All the top copywriting courses say it over and over.The power in your marketing comes from understanding your buyers but... All the professionalism comes from polishing your copy to the point buyers can't stop reading/listening to your sales message until they have an uncontrollable urge to buy. Nobody has ever covered the subject of editing copy to the degree outlined in this book and even the most seasoned ad writers have been learning a lot from the secrets shared inside this instant classic. The Halbert Copywriting Method Part III reveals the editing formulas and patterns found in the works of history's best copywriters and shows you how to inject hidden psychology into your promotions few people have ever heard of but make no mistake. Even when it comes to the classic techniques explained in this book, you will want to read every line because Bond puts a powerful new twist on even the most well-known editing strategies. If The Halbert Copywriting Method Part III doesn't make you a better copywriter, nothing will. This simple to use formula is great for... * Punching up your own copy* Smoothing out copy created using templates * Cleaning up ads generated by copywriting software Once you have devoured this quick read, you can then start using the simple checklist at the back with a complete understanding of how to create the famous "greased slide" effect which will add sales to all your promotions.

If you’ve ever struggled to craft a persuasive message that really hits the spot you’ll know it’s harder than it looks. Wouldn’t it be helpful to have an expert on hand to give you tips and tricks? Someone who could pass on their knowledge and know-how? Someone who told you how the professionals really do it? Well, that’s exactly what this book does for aspiring copywriters. Think of it as a rocket-assisted launch for your writing career. Brilliant Copywriting is packed with practical techniques to help anyone who works with words to improve their writing. It lifts the lid on the world of professional copywriting to reveal the trade secrets of top-notch practitioners. It’s the book every copywriter wants when they start out, full of facts, details and insights that normally take years to acquire. It will also be invaluable for anyone who works with words in pretty much any industry.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 The product is the thing you’re selling. It could be a business-to-consumer product like orange squash or a microwave, a business-to-consumer service like car insurance or window cleaning, a business-to-business product like a photocopier or a forklift truck, or a business-to-business service like accountancy or marketing. #2 When writing about a product, you must first understand what it does, how it works, and what problems it solves. You must also understand who uses it, how they use it, and when. You must also consider whether there is anything unusual or even unique about the product. #3 To learn about the product, ask the client for all the information they have available, including brochures, web pages, internal presentations, and anything else. If they offer to write their own notes, say yes. #4 Site visits are worthwhile for any product, but are particularly useful for professional services. The end client is buying the people who will deliver the service, and the culture of the company will have a big impact on their experience.

Communicate with potential customers—and persuade them to buy: “The best copywriting teacher I know.” —Michael Hyatt, New York Times–bestselling author of Your Best Year Ever This book is for everyone who needs to write copy that sells—including copywriters, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. Writing copy that sells without seeming “salesy” can be tough, but is an essential skill. How to Write Copy That Sells offers tips for crafting powerful, effective headlines and bullet points, reveals the secrets of product launch copy, and supplies specific copywriting techniques for: email marketing websites social media direct mail traditional media ads, and more “Ray invites you into his inner sanctum where he opens his real-life copywriting toolkit . . . Get this book!” —Judith Sherven, PhD, and Jim Sniechowski, PhD, bestselling authors of The Heart of Marketing