Persuasive Sales Writing Blog
How to Laser Focus Your Marketing Copy
Never try to be all things to all people Every author and business coach for whom I write wants to sell as many books and online programs as possible. I don’t blame them. However, when promoting their books they often make the mistake of trying to write marketing copy...
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Does Your Marketing Copy Pass the “We We” Test?
My Big Secret to Writing Promotional Copy that Sells
Repetition of message builds the reputation of your book or program I’m going to change things up this week by sharing some very valuable information I can’t quite fit into my typical “Quick Tip” video. In other words, I’m giving you extra value this week! As a...
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How to Leverage “Piggyback” Marketing Opportunities
Attach your book promotion to news and cultural events When I create book marketing copy for authors and business coaches there are always a few overarching points I emphasize in our strategy sessions. One of these points is that the ultimate goal of strong book...
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How Three Plumbers Can Build Your Marketing Platform
Leverage this simple plan for gaining more fans When I write book marketing copy for authors and business coaches, our conversations always involve a discussion about the importance of having a solid author platform. In a nutshell, your platform is your visibility as...
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How to Write Commanding Call-to-Action Lines
Always tell your audience what to do next! Over the years I’ve written marketing copy for dozens of authors and business coaches who had enough confidence to write their books. However, along the way I’ve found that many authors are reluctant to ask people to...
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The Secret to Engaging Marketing Copy “Skimmers”
Leverage this simple but powerful headline/subhead technique If you’re an author or business coach, you face one never-ending challenge when writing marketing copy for your books and online programs. Your challenge is this: Getting people to actually read your...
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Leverage the 2nd Most Powerful Word in Marketing
Discover the importance of writing you-directed copy! If you’re an author or coach who is selling books and programs, you’ve probably heard that the word free is the most powerful word in marketing. It’s usually associated with free consultations or free bonuses....
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How to Fuel Your Benefit Statements with Emotion
Move your audience to action by tugging at their heart In my last two posts, I've focused on the importance of stressing benefits when writing book marketing copy and landing page copy for your online programs. To repeat my mantra: If you're an author or coach, what...
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How to Write Benefit-Driven Bullet Points that Pop
Discover how to keep them crisp, tight, and action packed! When I write book marketing copy for authors or marketing content for business coaches, there are a few areas where I really focus my time and attention. Two of those areas are headlines and bullet points....
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