If you're like so many conscious/heart-centered entrepreneurs, a lot of traditional direct response copywriting probably makes you pretty uncomfortable. (And just to be clear—copywriting is writing promotional materials—it has nothing to do with protecting your intellectual property. Direct response copywriting is copy that persuades people to take some sort of action. … [Read more...] about 3 Simple Steps to Writing Copy That Connects and Converts (AND Feels Good)
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Sell More with Love: Why Fear-Based Marketing Works
If you consider yourself a conscious, heart-centered, mission-driven, spiritual entrepreneur, you may have been horrified when you first learned the basics of traditional copy, marketing, and sales. There was NO WAY you wanted to use tactics and strategies that felt so hype-y and sales-y and inauthentic in your marketing. Right? But, what were the alternatives? Not using … [Read more...] about Sell More with Love: Why Fear-Based Marketing Works
Hiring the Right Copywriter for You: Best Practices
One of the many team members entrepreneurs and business owners can't wait to hire is a copywriter. And it makes sense. The amount of writing needed can feel overwhelming, especially if you do a lot of online marketing. There always seems to be another email or blog post or video script to write. Even if you like to write, it likely can feel daunting at times. And, if you … [Read more...] about Hiring the Right Copywriter for You: Best Practices
[Video] The Story Behind the Story — “Love-Based Copywriting System” book
It was while I was promoting my first Love-Based Copywriting book, "Love-Based Copywriting Method," that I realized I needed to write what would become "Love-Based Copywriting System." You see, while the first book explained the love-based copy philosophy, I didn't make it a "nuts and bolts" copywriting book. My reasoning was because I wanted a book for folks who already … [Read more...] about [Video] The Story Behind the Story — “Love-Based Copywriting System” book
3 Reasons Your Mindset Is Crucial to Writing Love-Based Copy
If you’ve been following my blog, you probably understand the difference between fear-based marketing and love-based marketing. But did you know that if you're not in a love-based mindset, you're going to have a difficult time writing great love-based copy? Here's why: any fear-based emotions you experience around your business and/or your marketing will shine through in … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Your Mindset Is Crucial to Writing Love-Based Copy
5 Steps to Writing Effective Headlines in a Love-Based Way
Today, I’m devoting an entire blog post to writing headlines. Maybe right now you’re wondering, “WHY, Michele? What's the big deal around headlines? Are they really that important?” Honestly? Yes. First off, if you've ever dealt with any kind of marketing copy—written it yourself, or hired someone else to write it for you—you've probably wondered whether it's really going … [Read more...] about 5 Steps to Writing Effective Headlines in a Love-Based Way
The Bullet Point: The Holy Grail of Copywriting
If there is one element of direct response copywriting that has the potential to get people to click that "Buy Now" button, it's the mighty bullet point. A well-written bullet point, or set of bullet points, has the potential to close the deal faster than almost any other element in your marketing copy. Why? Well, because a bullet point is a tool that is quick to read, … [Read more...] about The Bullet Point: The Holy Grail of Copywriting
A New Perspective on Direct Response Copywriting: How to Sell More with Love
You've undoubtedly heard that direct response copywriting is, hands-down, the best way to make more sales online. But ... If you're among the conscious/mission-driven entrepreneurs of the world, then the thought of using direct response copy in your business may make you feel "icky." (Not sure what direct response copywriting is? Direct response copy is any copy … [Read more...] about A New Perspective on Direct Response Copywriting: How to Sell More with Love