Good writing is impressive, great writing is invisible…

Good writing is impressive, great writing is invisible…

For some reason, this topic has been stuck in my brain and I figure the only way to get it out is by sharing it in an essay here… Throughout school, I became a “good” writer. When I put in the effort (which was a problem for a long time), I could write pretty well. ...
How the word NOT can 2X the power of your marketing

How the word NOT can 2X the power of your marketing

One of the earliest things you learn as a copywriter is to tell the prospect everything they get, all the features, all the ways they benefit, what a product is, and so on… In general, when it comes time to sell a product, you want your prospect to be well-educated...
Do you use the word YOU enough in your marketing?

Do you use the word YOU enough in your marketing?

It’s easy clickbait to promise to reveal the most powerful word in advertising… And so you’ll find a whole variety of articles out there (including some written by yours truly) that talk about the variety of words that may fit the bill. FREE is almost always on the...
Do what makes you uncomfortable…

Do what makes you uncomfortable…

It’s easy in life to accept the mediocre middle. We’re taught from a young age that it’s all that’s REALLY expected of us. While it’s great if you get a 4.0 GPA in school, you don’t need to.  You certainly don’t need to if you want to graduate.  And you don’t even...