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How to Captivate an Audience of Readers

How to Captivate an Audience of Readers

Anita Lovett

Did you know some people hate to read?

It’s scary but true. A surprising number of people don’t like to curl up in an easy chair with a good book. Why? Lots of reasons; impatience, short attention span, the want-it-now attitude, dyslexia, downright laziness…there’s an in-depth discussion about it at Goodreads.

The ironic thing is that we live in a technology and Internet-driven world where marketing is taking on the persona of intelligent copy and visual stimuli. As the younger generations grow more dependent on cyberspace, the way we do business continues to evolve.

Thousands of brands do the bulk of their business via electronic communication, never once conversing with their clients via telephone or in person. But a growing number of people hate to read. So in a time when the primary way prospective consumers will learn about and engage with your business is through content marketing, how can you captivate those word weary souls and make them want to read your copy? Continue reading “How to Captivate an Audience of Readers”

Copywriting, Tips & General Advice, Writing2 Comments
10 Ways to Improve Your Storytelling Skills

10 Ways to Improve Your Storytelling Skills

Cori Davan

Ever since I was a kid, I have been a fan of daytime soap operas. I can remember coming home from school and watching my VHS taped show for the day. I would follow the storyline and thought that no matter how ridiculous the plot, whoever wrote the lines knew what they were doing.

Being a decent writer means that you are a decent storyteller, but why stop at decent? Improving your storytelling skills will strengthen your writing and make your work more attractive and relatable—two highly sought after elements in all wanted copywriters. Practice makes perfect. So here are ten exercises you can use to improve your storytelling swag: Continue reading “10 Ways to Improve Your Storytelling Skills”

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Planning Killer Blog Content

8 Tips for Planning Killer Blog Content

Anita Lovett

Most people think that writing a blog is a one step process. However, there are several steps that good writers take to make sure their content is killer. The process leading up to the final product is both time consuming and methodical. Every writer (and business owner) should devote time to planning their content before moving into the writing process.

Planning blog content is the key to writing a successful post. In order to do this, you must first understand what a blog is, including how it differs from other forms of copy. You will next need to understand what content planning really is. Continue reading “8 Tips for Planning Killer Blog Content”

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The Guide to Clear and Concise Writing

The Guide to Clear and Concise Writing

Anita Lovett

As National Novel Writing Month ends, the beginning of the holiday season strikes. The time of the year has come where you embark on reading stories about obnoxious gingerbread men, elves that watch naughty children, talking turkeys, and an incessant use of the word ‘Tis.’

You find yourself watching terribly scripted made for TV holiday movies and ridiculous commercials that make you want to poke your eyeballs out. Now, imagine having to read this stuff year round.

It’s a safe bet you would never again read or watch TV, and the survival of your eyeballs would be debatable.

As you feast your eyes on your NaNoWriMo work, or set your sights on your next writing project, it’s important to focus on the importance of clear and concise writing. Let’s take a minute and review some important tips that will help you prepare a fresh and crisp piece of writing for your readers. Continue reading “The Guide to Clear and Concise Writing”

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Don't Buy Cheap Copy

You Get What You Pay For

Anita Lovett

Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on LinkedIn.

Mama said there’d be days like this, and she probably also warned you get what you pay for. In the world of writing – especially freelance writing – truer words have never been spoken. As the business or brand ordering content, you get what you pay for. And as the writer, well, sometimes – okay, most times – you don’t get paid what you’re worth.

A vicious storm is brewing atop the waves of the Internet. It’s been bubbling and brewing for some time like the witch’s brew of Macbeth. It’s an ugly and monstrous storm; a squall directly linked to the SEO-driven monsoon of mediocre material audiences around the globe are currently drowning in. Let’s face it; so many people want written content for practically free that quality has grown atrocious! Continue reading “You Get What You Pay For”

editing & proofreading, Tips & General Advice, Writing1 Comment

How to Use Grammarly

Cori Davan

Whether you’re a writer or editor, a little help with proofing is always welcome. Most word processing programs, like Microsoft Word and WordPerfect, come with basic proofreading capabilities. But what if you had access to smarter software? Would you use it? And what if you could use it for free? We’d like to introduce you to a smart software that’s been making our lives easier since 2010. It’s called Grammarly. Continue reading “How to Use Grammarly”

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Why Be a Copywriter?

Why Be a Copywriter?

Anita Lovett

Copywriting is one of the fastest growing online industries. Filling the shoes of a copywriter comes with an amount of freedom that cannot be found elsewhere. The vast majority of copywriters are freelance; they work from the comfort of home, manage their own time, and have the freedom to ghostwrite and produce their own by-line. For the talented and smart writing professional, there has never been a better time to be a copywriter. Continue reading “Why Be a Copywriter?”

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20 Tips for Creating Compelling Copy

20 Tips for Creating Compelling Copy

Anita Lovett

So you have a website. Perhaps it’s a personal blog. Perhaps it’s a page for your product or service. Maybe you’re trying to build an audience for something big. At this stage in your content creation journey, I’m sure your biggest question is, “How the hell am I supposed to get people to read my copy?”

Creating compelling copy for your website or blog is no small feat. However, it can be done. And perhaps it’ll be easier than you think! So buckle in and hang tight because we’re going to bring you not five, not 10, not even 15…but 20 tips for creating compelling copy! Continue reading “20 Tips for Creating Compelling Copy”