Blog: Copywriting
Mind the gap
How to avoid a common copywriting pitfall
“You’ve got the wrong idea about me…” Have you ever been on the receiving end of that particular gem? There’s lots of different ways you might react – puff up with self-righteous indignation, lament how you’ve been taken in or even blame yourself. But chances are, it’s not you that got it wrong. Your words(…)
Read MoreA makeover you can live with
Copywriting that's made to measure
First off, this blog post is inspired by some principles close to my heart:- – write for your audience – answer that audience’s questions – dispel their doubts, (possibly the same doubts that I created in “Doubt: a guide for marketers”) – tell stories to get a message across So in that spirit, here goes…(…)
Read MoreDoubt: a guide for marketers
What is this thing called doubt?
Doubt is good for us. I’m not talking about being in a state of constant indecision and hesitation, but the idea of being open to thought and exploring possibilities. Allowing ourselves to experience doubt slows us down. It forces us to think, ask questions, seek answers, process things and only then – act. Doubt can(…)
Read MoreVisions, Missions and Values
A well put guide to writing statements that rock
A client recently said to me, “…it’s funny how the bits which end up having the smallest number of words take the longest to write.” And she’s right of course, the first thing to get your head round is that whichever – vision, mission or value – statement you’re writing, this is an area where(…)
Read MoreWriting to Sell
How to craft effective sales copy
These things we know to be true:- People love to buy – but hate being sold to. To keep our businesses going, let alone growing, we need to keep on selling our products and services. Life of a Salesman It’s inevitable that we spend at least some of our working lives in sales mode. The(…)
Read More7 sure-fire tips for powerful storytelling
The power of storytelling in business: Part 2
Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin. Storytelling in business should help you fulfil your business goals. Don’t get too caught up in the drama – this isn’t Jackanory (showing my age here…a popular 1970s’ children’s BBCTV storytelling programme). This is stories, and they can, for example, be anecdotes, case studies or how-to’s, with a(…)
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