Michel Fortin has a post up on his blog titled “Disillusioned Copywriter Demands The Truth”. Michel explains the background… A disgruntled copywriter wrote me demanding clarifications. He believes most copywriters lie and exaggerate their claims of wealth. Let’s call him “Chuck.” I understand where Chuck is coming from. Because I’ve been where he is. So […]
Warning! This Headline May Offend Sensitive Readers!
OK, here’s the “potentially offensive” headline I referred to in earlier posts. I came across it last weekend while at Pete Godfrey’s copywriting “Master Class 2.0” in Brisbane. The headline reads… “No Thumbs. No Bums. Just A Little Prick.” Certainly got my attention! So what’s the advertisement about? To give a small clue the ad […]
Copywriters – A Rare Opportunity To Add A Gem To Your Swipe File
OK, I know I said the next post would be about the “Some Readers May Be Offended” headline, but something has come across my desk (well, “Inbox”, really!) that I think you will find of benefit. Gary Bencivenga is one of the modern day legends of copywriting. Couple of years ago he held a “One […]
Classic Copywriting – The Power Of A Good Headline
I often talk about headlines on this blog and noticed this little gem of an ad on the net the other day… “Struggling To Play Guitar? Amazing New Method Makes Traditional Tutoring Obsolete” Then there are some bullets and of course a “Click Here” call to action. Nothing terribly original about this ad, but my […]
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