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Introduction to Copywriting Francis Cox Copywriter
Introduction to Copywriting ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
What is a copywriter? A sales person in print form
What is a copywriter? A sales person in writing
What is a copywriter? A sales person behind a keyboard
What is a copywriter? A copywriter is  not  an artist or an entertainer
What is a copywriter? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Selling
Copywritten materials
Copywritten materials ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Features and benefits
Features and benefits ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Features and benefits Flat screen monitor ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Benefit Feature
Features and benefits 
Sales copy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Headlines
Headlines ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],
Headlines ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],
Headlines Use attention getting words ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Headlines Headline + Visual = Concept
Headlines State the proposition directly
Headlines ,[object Object]
Headlines ,[object Object]
Headlines ,[object Object]
Headlines Reveal facts
Headlines Use “How to” phrases
Headlines ,[object Object]
Headlines ,[object Object],Want to make £ 15,000 in a day?
Headlines ,[object Object]
Headlines ,[object Object]
Headlines ,[object Object]
Headlines ,[object Object]
Headlines Start a story
Headlines ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Use wordplay
Headlines ,[object Object],[object Object],Be controversial or provocative
[object Object],[object Object],Headlines
Headlines ,[object Object]
Headlines ,[object Object]
Writing clear copy
Writing clear copy ,[object Object],You’re writing for people
Writing clear copy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Organize your sales points
Writing clear copy ,[object Object],[object Object],Break copy into short sections
Writing clear copy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Use short sentences
Writing clear copy ,[object Object],[object Object],Use simple words
Writing clear copy Win, success, happy, love, secret, peace, pain, luxury, adventure, fingertips, delight, worry, safe, secure, special, save, live, breathe, smooth, kill, sorry, wake…… Use dynamic words with strong physical or emotional associations
Writing clear copy ,[object Object],Avoid technical jargon
Writing clear copy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Avoid clichés or overused words
Writing clear copy ,[object Object],[object Object],Be concise
Writing clear copy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Be specific
Writing clear copy ,[object Object],[object Object],Get straight to the point
Writing clear copy Whether you run a multinational company or small firm, you are under pressure to reduce costs and meet deadlines. The equipment you choose makes a difference. So does the way you use it. Jackson Funding can provide you with a professional financing solution that makes your money work harder for you. Warming up
Writing clear copy Jackson Funding makes your money work harder for you. Whether you’re a multinational company or a small firm, our professional financing solutions help you buy the equipment you need. Enabling you to control costs and meet deadlines.  Sell from the first line
Writing clear copy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Write in a friendly conversational style
Writing clear copy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Avoid sexist language
Tricks of the trade
Tricks of the trade ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],End with a preposition
Tricks of the trade ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Use sentence fragments
Tricks of the trade ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Begin sentences with conjunctions
Tricks of the trade ,[object Object],[object Object],Use one-sentence paragraphs
Tricks of the trade Use bullets, breakers, numbers
Tricks of the trade ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Use graphic formats for emphasis
Writing to sell
Writing to sell ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Structuring copy
Writing to sell ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Structuring copy
Writing to sell ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Structuring copy
Writing to sell ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Structuring copy
Writing to sell The Moonglow series makes producing outdoor durable prints easy. Whether you’re just starting outdoor printing or want to expand production in this market, there’s a high quality, production speed system for your business.  Thanks to advanced printing technologies, these systems deliver superb print quality and outstanding ink economy. What’s more, most of them can be equipped with low-solvent or eco-solvent inks. So you can use them in office or printshop environments. If you want a hassle-free way to produce point-of-sale signs, banners, vehicle graphics, exhibition displays, window graphics and more, take a look at the Moonglow series. Structuring copy
Writing to sell ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Structuring copy
Writing to sell ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Creating a USP
Writing to sell Dramatize a minor product difference
Writing to sell Dramatize the benefit
Writing to sell Dramatize a minor product flaw
Writing to sell Dramatize the name or packaging
Writing to sell Dramatize the name or packaging
Writing to sell Build brand personalities
Writing to sell Build brand personalities
Writing to sell Build brand personalities
Writing to sell Build brand personalities
Writing to sell Build brand personalities
Writing to sell Create an emotion, idea or physical sensation around the product
Writing to sell ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Know your customer
Writing to sell ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Copy length
Writing to sell ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Copywriter’s checklist
Writing to sell ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Copywriter’s checklist
Writing to sell ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Copywriter’s checklist
Before you start writing
Before you start writing Get all the information you can ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Before you start writing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Ask questions about the product
Before you start writing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Ask questions about the product
Before you start writing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Ask questions about the product
Before you start writing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Ask questions about the product
Before you start writing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Ask questions about the product
Before you start writing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Ask questions about the target group
Before you start writing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Ask questions about the target group
Before you start writing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Find out the objective of the copy
Before you start writing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Find out the objective of the copy
Before you start writing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Find out the objective of the copy
Before you start writing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Ask questions about copy style
Before you start writing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Ask questions about copy style
The writing process
The writing process ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Organizing your information
The writing process ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Generating ideas
The writing process ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Generating ideas
The copywriting business
The copywriting business ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Advantages
The copywriting business ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Advantages
The copywriting business ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Disdvantages
The copywriting business ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Before the meeting
The copywriting business ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],During an introductory meeting
The copywriting business ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],During a briefing
The copywriting business ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],During a briefing
The copywriting business Daily rate, hourly rate or project fee? Price
The copywriting business Cost estimate ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
The copywriting business ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Common mistakes
The copywriting business ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Common mistakes
The copywriting business Good copy?
The copywriting business ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Common problems
The copywriting business ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Common problems
The copywriting business ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Managing clients
The copywriting business ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Managing clients
The copywriting business ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Managing clients
Finally ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Introduction To Copywriting Presentation

  • 1. Introduction to Copywriting Francis Cox Copywriter
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  • 3. What is a copywriter? A sales person in print form
  • 4. What is a copywriter? A sales person in writing
  • 5. What is a copywriter? A sales person behind a keyboard
  • 6. What is a copywriter? A copywriter is not an artist or an entertainer
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  • 13. Features and benefits 
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  • 19. Headlines Headline + Visual = Concept
  • 20. Headlines State the proposition directly
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  • 25. Headlines Use “How to” phrases
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  • 44. Writing clear copy Win, success, happy, love, secret, peace, pain, luxury, adventure, fingertips, delight, worry, safe, secure, special, save, live, breathe, smooth, kill, sorry, wake…… Use dynamic words with strong physical or emotional associations
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  • 50. Writing clear copy Whether you run a multinational company or small firm, you are under pressure to reduce costs and meet deadlines. The equipment you choose makes a difference. So does the way you use it. Jackson Funding can provide you with a professional financing solution that makes your money work harder for you. Warming up
  • 51. Writing clear copy Jackson Funding makes your money work harder for you. Whether you’re a multinational company or a small firm, our professional financing solutions help you buy the equipment you need. Enabling you to control costs and meet deadlines. Sell from the first line
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  • 59. Tricks of the trade Use bullets, breakers, numbers
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  • 66. Writing to sell The Moonglow series makes producing outdoor durable prints easy. Whether you’re just starting outdoor printing or want to expand production in this market, there’s a high quality, production speed system for your business. Thanks to advanced printing technologies, these systems deliver superb print quality and outstanding ink economy. What’s more, most of them can be equipped with low-solvent or eco-solvent inks. So you can use them in office or printshop environments. If you want a hassle-free way to produce point-of-sale signs, banners, vehicle graphics, exhibition displays, window graphics and more, take a look at the Moonglow series. Structuring copy
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  • 69. Writing to sell Dramatize a minor product difference
  • 70. Writing to sell Dramatize the benefit
  • 71. Writing to sell Dramatize a minor product flaw
  • 72. Writing to sell Dramatize the name or packaging
  • 73. Writing to sell Dramatize the name or packaging
  • 74. Writing to sell Build brand personalities
  • 75. Writing to sell Build brand personalities
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  • 79. Writing to sell Create an emotion, idea or physical sensation around the product
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  • 85. Before you start writing
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  • 111. The copywriting business Daily rate, hourly rate or project fee? Price
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