One of the biggest challenges for many copywriters is simply how to manage time effectively. It’s important, of course, because deadlines have to be met and if you’re working for yourself you can’t afford to waste time. Working from home poses particular challenges because, well, it’s just too easy to get distracted. So how do […]
Some Direct Response Marketing Lessons From Big Brands
I know that we in Direct Response Marketing prefer not to talk too much about “branding”, but there are a couple of recent news items that I think have some useful lessons. Firstly, Apple Computer recently opened the first proper “Apple Store” in Australia to scenes of chaos and pandemonium (“CBD Chaos As Apple Store […]
Copywriting Notes – Fitness Tips For Copywriters
Fitness tips? Yup, fitness tips for copywriters! Health and fitness is obviously important for everyone. That’s why it such a huge market segment. But it’s particularly important, I think, for copywriters. That’s because as a copywriter you are in an inherently stressful business. I mentioned in an earlier post that in Direct Response you’re in […]
Copywriters – Are You Or Your Clients Making This Mistake?
“Every battle is won, before it is fought.” (From “The Art Of War” by Sun Tzu) I talked in a previous post about the dangers of complacency and underestimating the difficulty of a marketing project. Pete Godfrey, in his latest “Emotional Ad Writing And Marketing Letter” mentions the case of a pair of marketers who […]
Welcome To “Maximum Results Copywriting”!
Well “Howdy” and a warm welcome to my blog here at “Maximum Results Copywriting”. My name is Kevin Francis and I’m a freelance, full-time copywriter and cash flow strategist. So, what’s this blog about, why should you bother reading it and why should you pay any attention to what I have to say? Good questions! […]