{"id":12128,"date":"2022-01-11T15:52:43","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T13:52:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/re7consulting.ro\/bookclub-persuasive-copywriting-andy-maslen-2\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T14:08:09","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T11:08:09","slug":"bookclub-persuasive-copywriting-andy-maslen-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/re7consulting.ro\/en\/bookclub-persuasive-copywriting-andy-maslen-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Bookclub: \u201ePersuasive Copywriting\u201d \u2013 Andy Maslen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the main problems of copywriters today is to attract and sell more through the texts they create.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img wpfc-lazyload-disable=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9937\" src=\"https:\/\/re7consulting.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/9780749483661.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/re7consulting.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/9780749483661.jpg 304w, https:\/\/re7consulting.ro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/9780749483661-212x300.jpg 212w\" alt=\"\" width=\"304\" height=\"430\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cPersuasive Copywriting\u201d is an ideal book for experienced copywriters, but especially for beginning copywriters, marketing and sales professionals, and writers who just want to attract more readers.<\/p>\n<p>Whichever of the above categories you fall into, the tips and ideas in this book are sure to become a valuable resource for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>The 6 main lessons presented in this book are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Good copy arouses the reader\u2019s emotions, not the writer\u2019s<\/li>\n<li>Creative copy requires a lot of reading and practice, but also a letting go of rigid thinking<\/li>\n<li>Copy for mobile platforms and social media for marketing purposes requires special attention<\/li>\n<li>Effective ways to engage readers rely on curiosity, secrets and stories<\/li>\n<li>Using appreciative words for readers is a plus<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding common copywriting pitfalls and neglecting grammar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re a little fuzzy yourself, don\u2019t worry. We\u2019ve outlined each of these lessons below, so that you understand what the author meant in the book and can more easily apply them to your texts.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Good copy arouses the reader\u2019s emotions, not the writer\u2019s<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>While a lot has changed recently in terms of copywriting, social media and social platforms popping up overnight, the good news is that one thing has remained the same: fundamentally, people have stayed the same. Today\u2019s customers have many of the same emotions, fears and desires that their predecessors had 50 or even 100 years ago. Good copy thus manages to appeal to readers\u2019 emotions first and foremost. In this respect, copywriting hasn\u2019t changed that much.<\/p>\n<p>The reason why good copy appeals to the emotions of the readers to whom it is addressed is that emotions are at the heart of every human\u2019s motivations. Every copywriter wants their reader to take an action: to make a purchase, to make a donation, or simply to subscribe to a newsletter. Thus, the goal of every copywriter is to get close to the emotion that will motivate the reader to take that action: this is empathetic copywriting.<\/p>\n<p>Empathic copywriting is about persuading your readers to spend their time or money in a certain way. Therefore, your emotions as a writer are irrelevant when it comes to good copy.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Creative copy requires a lot of reading and practice, but also a surrender to rigid thinking<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Attracting a client to read the entire piece of copy you\u2019ve written is much more than a catchy headline with exclusive offers and miracle tips.<\/p>\n<p>A good copywriter manages to keep their readers\u2019 attention until the end. This is made possible through wordplay, humour and, not least, creativity. True creativity involves solving problems that clients have, only through imagination and improvisation.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Texts for mobile platforms and social media for marketing purposes need special attention<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Regardless of the type of copy you need to write, a good copywriter makes sure they get a full brief beforehand.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to social media or mobile platforms, the aim of a copy is essentially the same: a text that connects with the customer\u2019s emotions. However, a good copywriter needs to consider how their content will look on readers\u2019 screens. For example, a paragraph that looks good on a piece of paper may seem endless on a smartphone screen. Also, the tone of the text needs to be different on social media: a personal and natural tone is appropriate here. However, the identity of the organisation for which a text is written should not be ignored.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Effective ways to engage readers are based on curiosity, secrets and stories<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Surely you\u2019ve wondered, at least once, if there is a successful formula for engaging copy. Well, the truth is that there are many such formulas.<\/p>\n<p>One of the best known of these formulas is AIDA. It stands for attention, interest, desire and action. Good copy grabs the reader\u2019s attention, holds their interest, captures their desire and persuades them to act.<\/p>\n<p>The author also presents another personal formula he uses: TIPS. This stands for temptation, influence, persuasiveness and selling.<\/p>\n<p>Another successful way of writing successful copy is through secrets: when a text suggests the presence of new, exclusive information, few readers will resist refraining from reading it.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to engage the reader is through texts that are based on stories. You can read more about this in the book \u201cBuilding a Storybrand\u201d by Donald Miller.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Using words of appreciation for readers is a plus<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Some of the most powerful emotions a copywriter can touch are those that come from a person\u2019s ego. A good copywriter is not afraid to use language that subtly touches the egos of his readers. This is a way to immediately achieve an emotional connection with the reader, as it succeeds in making the reader feel special.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>Avoiding common copywriting pitfalls and neglecting grammar<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Good copy is always enjoyable and easy to read. Many techniques have been developed over the years: rhythm, rhyme, musicality, imagery. The more you read and write, the more you will master these valuable techniques.<\/p>\n<p>I<em>f you find the information in this book useful for your projects, you can order it\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/persuasive-copy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/persuasive-copy\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">HERE<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the main problems of copywriters today is to attract and sell more through the texts they create. \u201cPersuasive Copywriting\u201d is an ideal book for experienced copywriters, but especially for beginning copywriters, marketing and sales professionals, and writers who just want to attract more readers. 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