My buddy, Kristen King, who writes BizChicksRule asked if I’d remind you about the Copywriting Success Summit 2008.
If you want to become a copywriter you should seriously consider attending this. I’m tempted even though I’m not particularly interested in it.
Write well and often,

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I rarely endorse writing classes, but if I wanted to learn copywriting or become a copywriter I’d sign up for Copywriting Success Summit 2008. Here’s why:

I know it’s possible, even quite possible to earn a ton of money copywriting – I’ve seen people do it. I ghostwrite which is another area of writing altogether.
I know or recognize most of the instructors. I mean how can you go wrong with Brian Clark, known in the blogasphere as Copyblogger, Michael Stelzner of Writing White Papers fame, or Peter Bowerman who knows how to keep writers and self-publishers well-fed. Of course, Robert Bly, …read more

Brian Clark who does such a great job over at CopyBlogger, has managed to boil his years of copywriting experience down to 5 simple looking steps: Prepare, Organize, Write, Edit, Review
For sure he knows good simply copy writing isn’t simple, but the way he’s broken it down does give a newcomer to the art a way to approach a copywriting job because he details exactly what each section actually needs. He even links to a questionnaire he uses to prepare.
If you’re interested in copywriting or just want a great review, this post is perfect.
Write well and often,

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Abundant Freelance …read more

Okay, I started reading the other posts at Top 10 Blog Posts for Writers (The Best From The Best in 2007!) with the idea I’d pick my favorite. Not possible.
The first one on the list is 10 Steps to Becoming a Better Writer by Copyblogger Brian Clark.
It’s a great list, and in truth is the only way to become a better writer, unless, of course, you add rewriting.
Write well and often,

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I was pursuing the real estate listings on my local CraigsList and came across this:
Unit is upstairs and offers word burning fireplace, laundry, parking and tons of character.
I’m not sure what sort of character wants to burn words in a fireplace, but it’s probably not for me.
Several miles from me is a bar with this on its marquee:
Semi-Live Entertainment
I’ve been pondering this one for several years and someone on our forum suggests that “Semi-live performing is when live musicians are replaced by digital instrumentation.” Hmmm, that means they are appealing to folks who know what that means and …read more