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December 8, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

December 8, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
     
  
  

    
       
      
         
          
             
                  
             
          

          

         
      
       
    

  


       
  
   
  
    
  
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    When it comes to writing, the simple things are often the best.  Take headlines for example. A headline makes the first impression. So you should spend extra time getting it right.  The best headlines appeal to self-interest. What’s in it for me? The trick is to identify the need and tap it irresistibly.    Focus on  who  your customer is and the important  benefits  of your product or service. Create the proposition for  why  the customer must act.  Here are some proven headline tactics.   1.       Be direct  with your offer.   Designer brands – 30% off today only    2.      Arouse curiosity  indirectly.    You’ll be amazed by the changes we’ve made       3.      Deliver  news  or information.   Now with 25 air bags, it’s the safest model ever       4.      Solve problems with  how to  or  you can.    How to write better copy in one day   You can quit smoking for good       5.      Ask a  question  that has an implicit answer.   Would you risk using anything else for your family?       6.       Tell  your prospect what to do.   Call now for bonus loyalty discount       7.      Demonstrate proof with an authentic  testimonial.      “I didn’t think anything would cure my acne. But within a week my skin was clearer.”   The headline is definitely a challenge. But by giving it the time it deserves, you will produce a compelling lure to the rest of your body copy.

A headline makes the first impression. And if you get it right, it creates a compelling lure to the rest of your body copy.

December 8, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
November 23, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

Cut words and write concisely

November 23, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
Cut words and write concisely

Show that you care about your readers by cutting words and wasteful repetition.

November 23, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
November 9, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

Is that a real word?

November 9, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
Is that a real word?

More weird and wonderful words have just been added to the Australian Oxford Dictionary. And yes, kangatarian is a real word.

November 9, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
November 3, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

Checking someone else’s writing

November 3, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
Checking someone else’s writing

Don't go too hard on the red pen when editing someone else's writing.

November 3, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
October 27, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

'Fake' – the word (and 21 options)

October 27, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
'Fake' – the word (and 21 options)

The use of the word 'fake' is lazy and and largely inaccurate. Plus there are many better alternatives.

October 27, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
October 14, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

How to deliver bad news

October 14, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
How to deliver bad news

No-one likes to be the bad news bear. Here are five tips on how to write to your customers or clients with bad news. 

October 14, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
September 15, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

Energy and the inertia of Malcolm

September 15, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
Energy and the inertia of Malcolm

Australia's energy crisis has more to do with Coalition politics than the inability of clean, renewable energy to do the job. Malcolm Turnbull needs to stare down those in his party who have a deep affection for coal. Just get on with it!

September 15, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
September 1, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

Don’t make these mistakes at work

September 1, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
Don’t make these mistakes at work

You can get away with using the wrong word sometimes. But you really don't want to make these mistakes in your writing at work.

September 1, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
August 25, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

Prepare to write well

August 25, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
Prepare to write well

Don't feel pressured to rush into it. Preparation is the key to good writing.

August 25, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
August 11, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

Find the right word when you write

August 11, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
Find the right word when you write

There is a treasure trove of language available to you. By finding the right word, you add finesse and power to your writing.

August 11, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
July 28, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

The death of reading

July 28, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
The death of reading

The internet has trained us in the art of distraction. Are we sacrificing our ability to read and think deeply? 

July 28, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
July 14, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

Do what you love and you'll never work again!

July 14, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
Do what you love and you'll never work again!

After bombing out of the first round at Wimbledon, Bernard Tomic admits he was "a little bit bored out there." Clearly not a man doing what he loves.

July 14, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
July 7, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

Direct mail is here to stay

July 7, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
Direct mail is here to stay

I’m not kidding. Direct mail will always have a role in marketing because of its story-telling power. That’s because print is easier to read than a screen. And that makes it easier to understand.

July 7, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
July 7, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

Six tips for cutting waffle

July 7, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
Six tips for cutting waffle

Do you sometimes waffle when you write? Where did you learn to do that? I'll tell you: school.

July 7, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
June 11, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

The war on waste

June 11, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
The war on waste

What can you do to cut the wasted words that end up on the scrap heap?

June 11, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
June 2, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

Texting and the monstrous full stop

June 2, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
Texting and the monstrous full stop

They say full stops are taboo in text messages. Here's why.

June 2, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
May 11, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

No English, no entry?

May 11, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
No English, no entry?

Is a lack of proficiency in English an acceptable basis to bar Australian citizenship?

May 11, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
May 4, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

Poetic licence with real estate lingo

May 4, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
Poetic licence with real estate lingo

Do you think real estate agents believe their own copywriting?

May 4, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
March 25, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

Stupid keeps it simple

March 25, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
Stupid keeps it simple

Donald Trump sticks to the old adage: keep it simple stupid. New research shows his campaign speeches correspond with the language of a sixth-grader. 

March 25, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
March 9, 2017
Frank Chamberlin

Marketing an AFL club

March 9, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
Marketing an AFL club

While the football department might take it 'one week at a time,' the marketing team does anything but.

March 9, 2017
Frank Chamberlin
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