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Promises, premises

How long does it take to come up with a succinct, accurate and inimitable description for what you do? Hmmm. Let’s think about that.

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Click balm vs click bait

Your email subject line has ONE job. Here are 5 ways to help it do its job better. And #4 will shock you!

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Tell your tiny story

There are lots of devices we use to talk about our businesses. Here’s what you need if you’re going to tell a STORY.

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I could use a hygge

Man, other languages have some words we could really use English equivalents for. These, especially, have that special je ne sais quoi.

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What was *that* all about?

When shoulder pain derailed me, I thought I was doomed. Thinking I was doomed was even more painful.

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Sounds like…

When you’re choosing between two words that mean essentially the same thing, sometimes the way they sound is enough to sway you in a certain direction.

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My copywriting clients care about 5 things

Ideal client, target market, customer avatar… whatever you call it, you need to know who it is. Here’s what I know about mine, and some Qs to help you define yours.

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Tighten up

If you feel like your copy is dragging on, this post identifies two possible culprits. Here’s what to look for and remove when you want to tighten up your writing.

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My AI is being an A-hole

AI can be helpful, but it requires an awful lot of direction. And then it pretends that it came up with all the ideas on its own. That’s not what I’m looking for in an intern.

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How much I is TMI?

We want to show up fully in our business. Which means being authentic. Which means getting honest. Which means sharing some details. Yikes. Is this TMI?

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