- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Cyan Books and Marshall Cavendish (22 Mar 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1904879993
- ISBN-13: 978-1904879992
- Product Dimensions: 19.7 x 13.7 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
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"Write to Sell" is a concise, inspirational and practical guide to writing copy that will help you to influence, persuade and sell. It is aimed at anyone who needs to write sales copy (letters, brochures, emails, proposals, bid documents, slogans, advertisements, websites, etc). As well as providing expert tips and advice, the book is packed with simple techniques that will boost your copywriting skills. The author draws on over 20 years’ professional experience, both in-house and as one of the UK’s leading independent copywriters.
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Writing clearly in English—the standard language of the Internet, not to mention business—has never been more important. Just think of all the times you put fingers to keyboard. Letters, reports, proposals, publicity and marketing materials, emails ... the list is long. If you can write well, you are more likely than the next person to get what you want. But too often, copywriters achieve their goals not because of what they write but despite it. With this in mind, Andy Maslen set out to write a simple guide to good copywriting.
Follow Andy’s advice and you’ll be able to write better copy, faster. You’ll be entertained along the way – copywriting should be fun, too. You’ll acquire some of the trade secrets that professional copywriters normally like to keep to themselves. You’ll see that it’s not as hard as you might think to write well (though it does take practice). And you’ll get a writer’s toolkit stuffed with practical hints, tips and techniques for better copywriting.
Follow Andy’s advice and you’ll be able to write better copy, faster. You’ll be entertained along the way – copywriting should be fun, too. You’ll acquire some of the trade secrets that professional copywriters normally like to keep to themselves. You’ll see that it’s not as hard as you might think to write well (though it does take practice). And you’ll get a writer’s toolkit stuffed with practical hints, tips and techniques for better copywriting.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I'd never written copy before, but having read through this great book once I've gone on to write quite a bit for a new business I've just launched. This required some B2B and B2C copy and 'write to sell' was a great help with both.
Its logically structured and easy to read: contains helpful examples and Maslen does a good job of explaining the reasoning behind his suggested approaches.
It was also an enjoyable and interesting read as a consumer of copy as normal member of the public and I'd recommend it even to people that don't have plans to write copy.
The table of contents is detailed but (minor complaint here) I'd have liked an index to help with quick reference when I go back to it.
Highly recommended and great value.
Its logically structured and easy to read: contains helpful examples and Maslen does a good job of explaining the reasoning behind his suggested approaches.
It was also an enjoyable and interesting read as a consumer of copy as normal member of the public and I'd recommend it even to people that don't have plans to write copy.
The table of contents is detailed but (minor complaint here) I'd have liked an index to help with quick reference when I go back to it.
Highly recommended and great value.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The beauty of this book is that it covers generic copywriting. The other titles tend to focus on direct marketing. That focus, along with the American style of the other authors, means you couldn't use them to shape your copywriting process. You'd simply be 'over the top' with zero credibility. I tend to use those books (by Bob Bly and Joe Vitale) as sources for the odd new idea, not as my template.
This book is split into 2 sections. Part one teaches you how to focus on your audience to make sure you write copy that pushes their buttons. Part two shows you how to write in a short, punch - and grammatically correct - manner.
It is perfect for the copy I need to write - job adverts for legal positions. It enables my ads to attract attention without using silly gimmicks that just wouldn't work.
I hope there are other books from Maslen to follow.
This book is split into 2 sections. Part one teaches you how to focus on your audience to make sure you write copy that pushes their buttons. Part two shows you how to write in a short, punch - and grammatically correct - manner.
It is perfect for the copy I need to write - job adverts for legal positions. It enables my ads to attract attention without using silly gimmicks that just wouldn't work.
I hope there are other books from Maslen to follow.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In 5 years of buying books on Amazon this is the only book that I felt I wanted to write a review on.
I've been struggling to create good copy for a web site for some time and in the end I turned to this book in desperation. This book covered everything I needed to know succinctly and clearly. Not only did the book present the principals I needed to understand but each time I turned a page it gave me yet more ideas to implement immediately in my copy.
To sum it up this book felt like someone had handed me a Sat Nav whilst I was lost in a blizzard.
I've been struggling to create good copy for a web site for some time and in the end I turned to this book in desperation. This book covered everything I needed to know succinctly and clearly. Not only did the book present the principals I needed to understand but each time I turned a page it gave me yet more ideas to implement immediately in my copy.
To sum it up this book felt like someone had handed me a Sat Nav whilst I was lost in a blizzard.
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Best tenner I've spent
Well, what an investment this was. I have already recommended this to my friends. The best book I have ever read on Copywriting. Ever
Published 4 days ago by Joy Barker
You'll Wonder How You Ever Got On Without It
After four years at university, I used to pride myself on being able to write clear and comprehensive reports. Read more
Published 23 days ago by NCMHypnotherapy
This book contains a log of actionable content
I was a little skeptical when I purchased this book initially. I'd read a particular review stating that this is pretty standard stuff and there was nothing new in here. Read more
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brilliant
great book with an insightful and (appropriately) concise and engaging copy. found some of the exercises really helpful in applying the information to my actual environment. Read more
Published 8 months ago by spickles
it works, we've the stats to prove it
I head up a marketing department in a mid sized (5mil turn over) company: ads, email, SM, print.. we do it all. Read more
Published 9 months ago by JonG
One of the most useful books I ever purchased
This book is extremely good. Easy to read, understand and put into practice. If you ever need to write something you want others to read (as opposed to file away or ignore) this... Read more
Published 12 months ago by K. Castle
A great, easy to use guide to copywritting
Having never done any copywriting or selling courses, this book helped me to re-write my website (for my customers) in a few days. Read more
Published 18 months ago by morgan
Excellent
I'm not a copywriter, but had to compile some copy for my new website and this was a terriffic help, because of all the practical notes and particularly the examples. Read more
Published 22 months ago by J. Hicks
Simply the best
I bought this book after going through the reviews. I have come to know it is an excellent guide for any copywriter, be it online or offline. Thank you Andy Maslen.
Published 23 months ago by Etenam Etop
Excellent book
Even if I never write copy, this book is going to be useful. Learnt such a lot about phrasing and grammar and words. Very clear, very funny and easy to read. Recommended.
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