Jan 18Copywriters: Do you make this common “swiping” mistake?Do you find yourself “swiping” (read: copying) more often than not? Don’t worry, I’ve been there before and it feels bad. If I had to guess, you’ve *probably* got a mini folder of “swipes” (more like screenshots) and maybe you visit Swiped.co. So you try to stitch together different ads…Copywriting4 min readCopywriting4 min read
Jan 18The “One-Sentence” Secret To Being a Copywriting Genius…Look, I know most of you follow me because you want to learn a thing or two about copywriting. (oh no, I used the “L” word! I’m sorry, I meant to say “you want to DISCOVER a thing or two”, I SWEAR!) But yeah, I’m guessing you *PROBABLY* want to…Copywriting2 min readCopywriting2 min read
Jan 13How to quickly write HUNDREDS of ads FAST with “Modular Copy”Look, this idea isn’t revolutionary, but it’s powerful. If you want to write more ads in less time… Have more chances to find a winning idea… And if you want to model VShred (which you should. They’re massively successful)… Then congratulations my friend, Modular Copy™ is just what you’re looking…Copywriting9 min readCopywriting9 min read
Nov 28, 2022The easiest way to start writing more compliant ads for FB, YouTube, TikTok, etc.But before I can explain the “writing part” here’s some quick context: I’ve been reading “What To Say When You Talk To Your Self” (a fantastic book recommendation from my friend in the cowboy hat, Robert Segelquist). And I have to say — it’s given me some fantastic insights into…Copywriting2 min readCopywriting2 min read
Jul 31, 2021Swipe Snippet #1 — The magic of “Free Gifts”Here’s a little swipe snippet for ya. Today’s snippet is from an awesome fella named Adam Gilad. Market/Niche: Dating The thing I want to talk about is the art of giving away free stuff to drive action. See how this email (it’s not the full email) mentions a $300 gift? The subject line actually led with that. “Join Me For Special Sunday Night Date UP(!) Event [$300…Copywriting3 min readCopywriting3 min read
Jun 6, 2021A Practical Exercise to Start Writing Copy Even if You’re a Complete BeginnerI’m busy and tired today. That means minimal fluff. STEP 1: Pick a niche to write for. Health, Wealth, Relationships Pick the one that’s most interesting to you. STEP 2: Google around and see if you can find a course or a product in the niche you picked. “How to build wealth” “How to get laid” “How to get 6 pack abs” Just type in stuff like that until you land on…Copywriting3 min readCopywriting3 min read
May 22, 2021Copywriting: How do you create a portfolio from scratch?Even if you’ve never had a client — this still works. The most infamous question almost every freelancer ends up asking: “How do I create a portfolio with no real work yet?” And the REAL question in the back of their minds… “How can I get my first client and actually…Copywriting5 min readCopywriting5 min read
May 13, 2021How to Step Up Your Research Game as a CopywriterHere’s how I do it anyway. Research is the most important part of copywriting — but I’m sure you already knew that if you’re reading this boringly titled article. So — what can you do to make your research more effective? Here’s a few quick tips: Ask yourself what the…Copywriting4 min readCopywriting4 min read
May 12, 2021How can I improve my copywriting skills?And my answer is NOT “Copy Sales Letters by Hand” Sure — mindlessly copying Gary Halbert’s sales letters CAN be beneficial, but everyone claiming to be a copywriter tells you to do that. I’m here to give you the method I used to learn when I was first getting started. Here’s what you’ll need to get started: …Copywriting4 min readCopywriting4 min read
May 11, 2021“I finally got a copywriting client!”…now what? It’s like a dog chasing it’s tail. You finally got a client to write copy for — congrats! But what do you do now? You ask questions and find out what the client expects of you! Obviously — I’m assuming you’ve got the skills to deliver already. If you don’t, I’m not covering any of that here. …Copywriting3 min readCopywriting3 min read