Comments on: 7 traits of great copywriters http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/ Tips and techniques about copywriting, persuasion, marketing and more... Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:01:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Eniola Falase http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-1360 Eniola Falase Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:48:14 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-1360 this is one hell of a fantastic write up. i feel better at copywriting already. i have been able to study guru's like ogilvy et al and also been privileged to study under industry leaders in Nigeria and from what i gather great copy has no formula but clear intersections of diverse qualities which you have successfully uncovered on your blog. KUDOS! this is one hell of a fantastic write up. i feel better at copywriting already. i have been able to study guru’s like ogilvy et al and also been privileged to study under industry leaders in Nigeria and from what i gather great copy has no formula but clear intersections of diverse qualities which you have successfully uncovered on your blog. KUDOS!

]]> By: Danielle Lynn http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-1288 Danielle Lynn Thu, 04 Nov 2010 21:36:53 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-1288 Excellent post.. I'd like to think I have a 7/7 :) But maybe we should add modesty on there to be safe... Still, copywriting is fun! You can be yourself and get paid for working hard! I love it. Excellent post.. I’d like to think I have a 7/7 :) But maybe we should add modesty on there to be safe…

Still, copywriting is fun! You can be yourself and get paid for working hard! I love it.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-1265 Andrew Sun, 10 Oct 2010 18:21:10 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-1265 Just found this on my travels. You are right about the insatiable appetite for knowledge about stuff, and what makes people tick. I would advise anyone looking to get into copywriting, go out and sell something first, whether B2B or preferably B2C, it will give you a real insight into how to sell, then you can learn how to write down your 'pitch' because, as Jack E Kennedy said back in the 19th century - Advertising is Salesmanship in Print. Always remember that aspiring copywriters, and get yourself a copy of 'Scientific Advertising' by Claude Hopkins aswell. Just found this on my travels. You are right about the insatiable appetite for knowledge about stuff, and what makes people tick. I would advise anyone looking to get into copywriting, go out and sell something first, whether B2B or preferably B2C, it will give you a real insight into how to sell, then you can learn how to write down your ‘pitch’ because, as Jack E Kennedy said back in the 19th century – Advertising is Salesmanship in Print. Always remember that aspiring copywriters, and get yourself a copy of ‘Scientific Advertising’ by Claude Hopkins aswell.

]]> By: katie http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-1225 katie Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:27:53 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-1225 7/7 I think I finally found a career that can keep me entertained! 7/7 I think I finally found a career that can keep me entertained!

]]> By: Pelux Atsu http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-1170 Pelux Atsu Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:44:27 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-1170 I dont have all the seven traits but i do have some Thanks anyway I dont have all the seven traits but i do have some
Thanks anyway

]]> By: Annie B. http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-1108 Annie B. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:37:08 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-1108 Awesome copywrite tips and information! Just curious if this is what was intended: * Smart: Great copywriters can interest themselves and comprehend a variety "OF" new subjects quickly, they have an insatiable thirst for knowledge of all kinds, they have an unstoppable curiosity about how things work and they like to research each subject thoroughly. Thank you kindly. Awesome copywrite tips and information!

Just curious if this is what was intended:

* Smart: Great copywriters can interest themselves and comprehend a variety “OF” new subjects quickly, they have an insatiable thirst for knowledge of all kinds, they have an unstoppable curiosity about how things work and they like to research each subject thoroughly.

Thank you kindly.

]]> By: Suresh Menon http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-1103 Suresh Menon Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:42:13 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-1103 Hi, i have been in the marketing field for the past 15 years and have always been drafting Sales letters. Which many Customers have appreciated. hence I am looking to develop my skills in writing to just sell to a better field like Copywriting. Now I have to see who will give me a chance to prove myself that I have the Capability. Hi, i have been in the marketing field for the past 15 years and have always been drafting Sales letters. Which many Customers have appreciated. hence I am looking to develop my skills in writing to just sell to a better field like Copywriting. Now I have to see who will give me a chance to prove myself that I have the Capability.

]]> By: Muindi M http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-1074 Muindi M Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:04:55 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-1074 Hi, I have read and re-read all contributions above and I trully am inspired to jump into the copywriting bandwagon! It's an awakening of a passion that have lain dormant for a long time. Now that it's up and running I do not want to let go! I 've wanted to write exciting stuff ever since I was small (now am in my 40s) and realise I have not fulfilled this lifelong dream. Now how do I sharpen my written word to enter into the levels of the copywriting gurus? I would particularly be interested to contribute in the Gospel copywriting; even though I'm open to all fields. Many thanks Mike Muindi Hi,

I have read and re-read all contributions above and I trully am inspired to jump into the copywriting bandwagon!

It’s an awakening of a passion that have lain dormant for a long time. Now that it’s up and running I do not want to let go! I ‘ve wanted to write exciting stuff ever since I was small (now am in my 40s) and realise I have not fulfilled this lifelong dream.

Now how do I sharpen my written word to enter into the levels of the copywriting gurus? I would particularly be interested to contribute in the Gospel copywriting; even though I’m open to all fields.

Many thanks

Mike Muindi

]]> By: Merrie Whitlock http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-1044 Merrie Whitlock Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:07:30 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-1044 I have always worked as a manager in promotional marketing events that attract large audiences for our clients. (Fortune 500 CPG manufacturers, for the most part). HOWEVER, I am wanting to try something different. I was always able to give good training meetings for our client's projects.....because of my enthusiasm which is contagious. But, someone else always wrote the manuals, materials, etc.....and I was designated to give the presentation. I feel like I could be a good copywriter.....but I have been out of school for 25 years, and my vocabulary has dropped off considerably. With building up my vocabulary skills.....I think I could do this copywriting career transfer. How do I go about doing that? (Redeveloping my vocabulary to be top notch and current?) I do not want to be just adequate, or mediocre......I want to stand out in a significant way! If I can transfer my innate enthusiasm into words.....I will be a hit. And, I LOVE influencing other people to think like I think and get as excited as I do about a particular product or service or subject. Please advise! Kind regards, Merrie Whitlock I have always worked as a manager in promotional marketing events that attract large audiences for our clients. (Fortune 500 CPG manufacturers, for the most part). HOWEVER, I am wanting to try something different. I was always able to give good training meetings for our client’s projects…..because of my enthusiasm which is contagious. But, someone else always wrote the manuals, materials, etc…..and I was designated to give the presentation. I feel like I could be a good copywriter…..but I have been out of school for 25 years, and my vocabulary has dropped off considerably. With building up my vocabulary skills…..I think I could do this copywriting career transfer. How do I go about doing that? (Redeveloping my vocabulary to be top notch and current?) I do not want to be just adequate, or mediocre……I want to stand out in a significant way! If I can transfer my innate enthusiasm into words…..I will be a hit. And, I LOVE influencing other people to think like I think and get as excited as I do about a particular product or service or subject.
Please advise!

Kind regards,

Merrie Whitlock

]]> By: Stephen Monday http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-933 Stephen Monday Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:20:27 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-933 You nailed me. Seven out of seven times. Mabey that is one of the reasons I chose the writing handle Webwriter777 To the minister of the Gospel that spoke above as well, Hello and welcome to the copywriting world! I too am a minister of the Gospel. I have been looking for those who need faith-based copy, as I love to write it. My first project in SEO copywriting came through doing a Website that "rightly divides HIS Word of truth" and seven years later, it has grown to 300 pages, and averages between 13,000 to 20,000 visits a month. It as well has a page rank in Google of number 1 for the keywords "Writings Of The Holy Spirit" the Word says "if one brags, let him boast in the LORD" so that's what I am doing here, so all the glory be to HIM. Great post brother! I will be coming back to read some more. You rock.! You nailed me. Seven out of seven times.
Mabey that is one of the reasons I chose the
writing handle Webwriter777
To the minister of the Gospel that spoke above as well, Hello and welcome to the copywriting world! I too am a minister of the Gospel. I have been looking for those who need faith-based copy, as I love to write it.
My first project in SEO copywriting came
through doing a Website that “rightly divides HIS Word of truth” and seven years later, it has
grown to 300 pages, and averages between
13,000 to 20,000 visits a month. It as well has
a page rank in Google of number 1 for the keywords “Writings Of The Holy Spirit” the Word says “if one brags, let him boast in the LORD” so that’s what I am doing here, so all the glory be to HIM.
Great post brother! I will be coming back to read some more. You rock.!

]]> By: J http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-932 J Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:22:41 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-932 Hey that's me! I love to put different spins on things. Well thank you for this shortcut to discovery! :) Now to seek and find work. Hey that’s me! I love to put different spins on things.

Well thank you for this shortcut to discovery! :)
Now to seek and find work.

]]> By: Marketing Consultant Ireland http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-888 Marketing Consultant Ireland Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:09:30 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-888 Thanks for this, I have been writing copy now for a long time, and I totally agree that you can always learn new things every day if you keep your eyes and ears wide open with wanton curiosity. Thanks for this, I have been writing copy now for a long time, and I totally agree that you can always learn new things every day if you keep your eyes and ears wide open with wanton curiosity.

]]> By: Kris http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-850 Kris Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:47:29 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-850 Very inspiring! I am just getting into the world of business, fascinated by the world of salesmanship and the depth of the craft. I was just coming out of the egg and I must say this cracked the shell. Thank you. Very inspiring! I am just getting into the world of business, fascinated by the world of salesmanship and the depth of the craft. I was just coming out of the egg and I must say this cracked the shell. Thank you.

]]> By: Dhane Diesil http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-823 Dhane Diesil Fri, 30 May 2008 09:38:29 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-823 Wow. I have 'some' of these traits. Others I need to work on. Time to make it happen. Wow. I have ‘some’ of these traits. Others I need to work on.

Time to make it happen.

]]> By: Scott http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-706 Scott Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:20:08 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-706 I can't thank you enough for the information. Not only have you inspired me to study harder to to make the most of this gift I've been given. I expect the quality and effectiveness of the copy on my website to improve dramatically!! I can’t thank you enough for the information. Not only have you inspired me to study harder to to make the most of this gift I’ve been given. I expect the quality and effectiveness of the copy on my website to improve dramatically!!

]]> By: Stephen Monday http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-651 Stephen Monday Mon, 03 Dec 2007 13:48:09 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-651 Bravo! For your seven traits of great copywriters. As a minister of the Gospel, I was astounded to find that Christian copywriting has grown into a 7.5 million dollar a year business! I love faith based writing, and this market is getting bigger and biger every year, where ten or so years ago, there was not even a niche for it! Bravo! For your seven traits of great copywriters. As a minister of the Gospel, I was
astounded to find that Christian copywriting
has grown into a 7.5 million dollar a year
business! I love faith based writing, and this market is getting bigger and biger every year,
where ten or so years ago, there was not even a niche for it!

]]> By: raj http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-38 raj Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:13:44 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-38 Thanks for the great article. I've always wanted to copywrite and I find that I meet 6.5 of the 7 points above. Time to take a copywriting course :wink: Thanks for the great article. I’ve always wanted to copywrite and I find that I meet 6.5 of the 7 points above. Time to take a copywriting course :wink:

]]> By: Miguel Alvarez http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Miguel Alvarez Wed, 20 Jun 2007 18:05:44 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-29 Hey Ghost. Thanks for stopping by and for pointing out that typo (fixed now). :wink: Hey Ghost. Thanks for stopping by and for pointing out that typo (fixed now). :wink:

]]> By: Friendly Ghost http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Friendly Ghost Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:27:29 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-27 I'm sooo pleased I just subscribed to this blog! Great topic and so much else for me to read up on. And I'll even overlook the typo in 'Diciplined'...! Cheers Friendly Ghost I’m sooo pleased I just subscribed to this blog! Great topic and so much else for me to read up on. And I’ll even overlook the typo in ‘Diciplined’…!

Cheers
Friendly Ghost

]]> By: DaJuan http://www.copywriting.com/blog/copywriting/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/comment-page-1/#comment-19 DaJuan Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:26:02 +0000 http://www.copywriting.com/blog/seo/the-7-traits-of-a-great-copywriter/#comment-19 You are giving away information and training that many of the so called "gurus" are selling at astronomical prices. Thank you for providing excellent information You are giving away information and training that many of the so called “gurus” are selling at astronomical prices.

Thank you for providing excellent information

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