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10 Heavy-Lifting Elements on How to Write a Successful Ad

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You want to infuse creativity as much as business to write a successful ad. The medium, audience, product or service, and tone vary and give room to experiment and sculpt content. But the successful ones share a pre-writing process and basic written structure. Before creating an or even the product,Continue Reading

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How to Prove Your Credibility in Your Copy

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Credibility and trust in your writing come down to proof. Proof helps your audience experience what you have to offer. Proof also helps people justify their choices, not just to themselves but to their peers and family. No one wants to look like a fool. Your track record—proof given overContinue Reading

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How to Create a Winning Conversational Writing Style

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  Conversational writing sells. Literally. However, what we learn in school makes what we need in the professional world counterintuitive. The professional world needs people to want to read, and it’s easier to read if the words “sound” like a conversation. Here are some general rules to help you transition.Continue Reading

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I focus on “grow, layer, get your hands dirty” because that’s what ecological pursuits neglect. I work in layers for depth and long-term viability, so you can grow and get your hands dirty, or you know how to layer as well.

How do I layer?

We all read and are attracted to good aesthetics. But they need layers behind them to be effective. I…

  1. Research, observe, and strategize on a brand level.
  2. Transition a mid-tier messaging framework built from the brand.
  3. Write and design with the guidance of the messaging architecture.

..and at the end, I have content that establishes rapport and encourages your audience to act.

Your pursuit grows, and your audience benefits from your offer.

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