Like most writers I know, I have a fondness for paper and ink. Despite this, most of my work is done on a computer or tablet. Specifically on Apple products. Every now and then, I share a list of my most-used apps for writers and writing. These always tend to be fairly popular posts. They […]
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The Most Successful Sales Letter You’ve Never Heard Of
On a sunny day one late afternoon two copywriters graduated from the same copywriting school. These two copywriters were roughly the same age, with roughly the same writing ability. They had both been trained by the same copywriting instructors in the art and science of writing to sell and persuade. Both were filled with dreams […]
Selling From the Dark Side: Is Fear-Based Copy Morally Wrong?
In the copywriting class I’m currently teaching (the now-closed Copywriting Academy), one question has come up several times during our Q&A sessions. The question is posed a little differently each time, but is accurately summarized this way: “Is it morally wrong to sell based on fear as a motivation?” This question comes up because part of the […]
How To Write A Sales Page That Rakes In $10 Million
You’re invited to join me for a free, live Masterclass on Tuesday, June 2, from 7 p.m. Eastern (6 p.m. Central, 4 p.m. Pacific). I’ve had the honor and privilege of writing sales copy for some amazing clients, including Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, Jeff Walker, and many others. Some of my best work has been […]
Seven Reasons Why I Still Blog, 7 Years Later
On Wednesday, February 14, 2007, I published a post entitled “5 Reasons Why I Blog”. I just finished reviewing that post, and I reached two conclusions: first, I still think blogging is relevant and important for professionals and entrepreneurs. Second, some of my reasons have changed, and some have not. This is an update of […]