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The Nigerian copywriter vs the reply guy

Ben Settle

Last month I sent out an email that gave advice to a Nigerian copywriter. Specifically, it was all about how they can be more trusted, write sales copy that doesn’t get them deleted on sight due to stigma, & get clients & customers all in on them by focusing on what I described as a market-first vs marketing-first approach.

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37 Beginner-Friendly Ways to Find Freelance Writing Jobs (2023)

Smart Blogger

Dan rewrote Jay’s entire sales pitch on spec and sent it to him. Not only did Jay use the updated sales copy and pay Dan for his spec work, but the new copy tripled Jay’s conversions! But if you find a website with weak or unremarkable sales copy, you could try researching the subject and giving it a shot.

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8+ Proven Copywriting Formulas (& Examples) to Write Like a Pro

Smart Blogger

In this article, I’ll show you how to use the copywriter’s equivalent of the Force to consistently write copy that converts and I’ll also provide examples. Use these nine formulas anywhere you need to write effective copy: social media posts, sales copy , email marketing , blog posts , and more. Let’s dive in.

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Your Online Writing Portfolio: 11 Must-Haves for a Standout Portfolio

Elna Cain

It can also showcase different types of writing you do as a copywriter, like email copy or sales copy. It’s a collection of writing samples demonstrating your knowledge of a particular subject or topic. So, how do you create an easy online writing portfolio? You can create samples on Medium or your blog.

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