Sunday, December 30, 2012

Unbelievable experience of a novel writer in a new-age shop!

Walking by this new-age shop, I felt compelled to enter. While this wasn't my first trip to what I would call a new-age style store, this one was different, somehow I felt drawn in by an irresistible force! As I entered I was greeted, and surrounded by a nicely laid-out collection of wares in a modern, very clean and neat layout. I noticed the shop owner as she was busy stocking the shelves with new items and I caught a glimpse of several customers milling around. But what really grabbed my attention was what on the wall to my left... several human-like clay or ceramic heads on their own individual pedestals. There was something rather strange about these, they seemed to be alive. Nothing overly obvious, but the feeling you get when you realize that someone is watching you. Moving towards the center of this intriguing shop, I started examining several items displayed on wooden crates. While, at the time, they appeared very interesting, I can no longer remember exactly what the were, because I quickly became distracted. Moving slowly, but purposely towards me was a dog. A dog that I realized belonged there just as some book stores have resident cats. This dog stopped several feet in front of me. And what was soon to take place had a very powerful effect on me. (I don't drink much but maybe now I'll start) As I looked at the dog, who appeared to be a golden retriever, I had this strange feeling that he was really a Hedgehog! But I didn't let that slow me down. I slowly reached out and petted this dog (or hedgehog) on the head while saying to the shop-owner: “I normally don't pet strange dogs, but he looks friendly” to which the hedgehog dog replied in a loud voice, more for the benefit of the shop-owner and other customers than for me: “I normally don't let strange humans pet me but he looks friendly!” This happened to me several weeks ago in a dream. Not just any dream, but a very powerful life-like dream. I'm considering turning this into the beginning of a novel. How many experiences have you had in your life that should be turned into a book? Here's how you can pull that book out of the deep recesses of your mind and maybe soon see it spotlighted on the shelf of a bookstore: http://www.freelance-copy-writing.com/How-to-write-a-book-Where-to-get-novel-writing-ideas.html

Saturday, February 20, 2010

What is the demand for copywriters today? How much experience do I need to become a freelance copywriter?

Gil, I saw your copywriting course mentioned by someone on LinkedIn.

Went to your website at http://www.freelance-copy-writing.com/ and it looks like it may be for me.

I am a stay at home dad looking for a way to bring in some extra money. I have worked as a technical writer, is that enough experience?

-Mike


Dear Mike,

 While this type of career may not be for everyone, and like everything else in life, you get back what you put into it, I feel that it is an amazing opportunity for someone like yourself!

Sounds like you have a good background and could easily make something of this.
In my reports I cover how I started and how I made a success of copywriting/marketing.

Plus I include all the information on how to write copy that gets results. This information alone gives you the ability to start out at the same level as many of the copywriters that today are pulling in a lot of money. And many of these secrets are still unknown to many copywriters who have been writing copy for years.

While I get a lot of irate e-mails from copywriters claiming that copywriting is not something you can just learn overnight, there are no secrets, it takes years of experience, I agree that experience is very important.

But what if you have spent 5 years writing copy and you keep turning out stuff that doesn't work? ( I usually tell these writers that they feel there are no secrets because they haven't discovered them yet!)

By starting out with all these secrets that it took me years to learn, I realize that most beginning copywriters would have certain advantages over many copywriters who have years of experience writing.

Many folks believe that having a pile of degrees, being an English Major and stuff like that is what makes a good copywriter, I believe the opposite! Writing like an English Major produces copy that people won't read.



In my opinion, the best copywriting is something that produces results. This is done by communicating. Reaching out to your audience on a 1-to-1 basis, writing directly to your audience and at a level that matches theirs. While good English should be used, often it gets in the way.

Over the years I haven't been afraid to slaughter the English language and to even make up words to create the effect I was after.

Besides communicating, copywriting is about being creative, informative and about selling.


Is there a demand for copywriters today?

I don't have statistics on that. But I can tell you that even though I haven't promoted my copywriting services recently, I get several inquiries a week from companies that want me to write copy for them. Come to think of it, even when I was doing a lot of copywriting, I did little self-promotion, instead I did things to get the potential clients to come to me.

Even if most of the copywriters were out of work today, I would say that there would be opportunities for copywriters who could promote their work properly. It's about reaching those who need your services and about letting them know what you can do for them, not that you need a job.

Of course there probably aren't a lot of copywriters out of work. And when the economy is bad, smart business owners realize that someone that knows how to write copy that will sell more of their products and increase their sales (and possibly saving their business) is priceless!

When things slow down for a business, they may be forced to let their copywriters go. This is then a great opportunity for freelance copywriters that they can call on each time they have a project that needs to be written.



I've often been given freelance copywriting projects by companies that have a staff of writers. Sometimes because their writers were busy, weren't that good or they just wanted a fresh approach.

Years ago the CEO of Service Merchandise called me on a weekend because he had a project that was special to him and wanted it written right, and didn't want to bother with any of the writers he had on staff. And let everyone at Service Merchandise know how happy he was with what I had written for him.

Early Monday morning I received a call from the Service Merchandise marketing manager (the person who usually contacts me to write copy for them) shocked that the CEO contacted me directly, kind of like I had gotten a direct call from God!

At one point in my career, I was called in to the Publishers Clearing House headquarters. They had tried to talk me into working for them, just going over everything written and designed by their staff and improve on them!



If you know how to write copy that will sell merchandise for your clients and to sell yourself, you will have a great potential as a copywriter. This is what my copywriting reports should be able to instill in you!

And Mike, while this may not be for everyone, I have made a hell of a lot of money over the years, and I've made a lot of friends!

Plus I guarantee that this will work for you! If you are not overjoyed with where this has gotten you, contact me in 90 days and I'll give you a full refund!

(Actually it is easy for me to make this guarantee, because no one has taken me up on it yet!)

Best of luck, and keep in touch.

Gil Carlson

For a full explanation of my freelance copywriting course, please go to:
http://www.freelance-copy-writing.com/

Friday, January 29, 2010

Just Released: "Secrets of Getting a Freelance Writing Career!" I'm about to reveal everything to you about my freelance copywriting Career!






My Friend,

I just recently finished putting together this amazing 3 volume copywriting kit. It consists of the these 3 giant reports: Secrets of Freelance Copywriter Jobs Report, Mail Order Millionaire Copywriting Secrets Report, Mail Order Millionaire Copywriting Words Report." And that's it, no videos or CDs not even a fancy case.

But I’m sure you will treasure these 3 copywriting reports. Because there's no bells and whistles and no bull just the amazing copywriting facts and ideas you will need in your career! I don't have a big staff and you won't see me on infomercials. You are going to get it all straight, just from me to you, and I'm not planning on selling a lot of these sets.

If I were to sell these reports to everyone, it would water down your copywriting career advantage.

I've spent the last 37 years creating very profitable direct mail companies and working as a freelance copywriter and marketing guru for direct mail, catalog and Internet companies large and small.

And now I'm going to help you start a career with a copywriting job or working as a freelance copywriter. You'll get my secrets of marketing and copywriting. By learning how to write copy that sells, you will be able to quickly build up a client base and large fees!

Whether you have limited writing abilities or are already a copywriter looking to increase your skills, I guarantee this will work for you!

Go ahead and check out this amazing copywriter’s kit and you will release why I claim that no one else can give you this advantage:

http://www.freelance-copy-writing.com/

Monday, April 20, 2009

Have You ever Considered a Career as a High-Paid Freelance Copywriter?


Another suggestion for someone looking for a writing career with the freedom to work as a freelancer: Become a copywriter!


In today’s economy, with more folks out of work and many more unsure of just how long their present job will last, it pays to check out these additional options.


That’s why, after many years as a high-paid copywriter, I’ve decided to release all the secrets of my own success as a copywriter.


Of course, being a writer is not for everyone. And neither is working freelance without a steady paycheck.

But being in control of your future and getting paid for the effort put into it is very rewarding.


You may say that you have no experience and skills in writing and isn’t this the kind of work for those with a degree in English?


My friend, I never was good in English. Plus I had the usual “writer’s block” and my brain would freeze up when I attempted to write anything. But in my amazing “Freelance Copywriter’s Course” I reveal all the secrets of how I got past these problems and quickly went on to start pulling in those big checks.


One more thing, I discovered that, while many copywriters have degrees in English, this is often a setback for them. They tend to use big words and proper English which is a turn-off to most readers.


One of the secrets of copywriting (which I cover thoroughly in my course) is to communicate with the readers on their own level. Win them over and convince them on a one-to-one basis.


There are so many secrets to being a successful copywriter, and they are all in my “Freelance Copywriter’s Course” so please check it out; it just may change the rest of life!


Your copywriting friend,


Gil Carlson


http://www.freelance-copy-writing.com/

Monday, March 23, 2009

How to Start Your Own High Paying Freelance Copywriting Career…



My Friend,


I’ve been using this blog to reveal a few of my secrets of successful copywriting and to give you a few ideas for getting into the freelance copywriting business.


But now I’ve really done it…


I’ve gone and put everything I know about copywriting and how to make money with it into this 3 volume copywriters success kit!


Yes, I’m revealing all my secrets from my 37 years of successful copywriting and marketing! Plus I’m even revealing some secrets of other high-paid copywriters!


No, you want see me on your TV. I won’t be on any of those early AM infomercials. Actually you may not hear about this anywhere except for on my website: http://www.freelance-copy-writing.com/


If I were to be selling this on every street corner and everyone knew these secrets, it wouldn’t be as valuable to you.


And I’m not even including a video of me or CDs in this kit. Nothing but Hundreds of 8½ x11 pages in 3 spiral bound reports. Everything you will need to know to start your high paying career or freelance business!


You don’t even need to know how to write… I’ll reveal how I got rid of my writer’s block and complete inability to write to go to become a high paid copywriter!


You may not even need to sell yourself, get the tricks I used to get clients knocking my door down! Discover ways to immediately build up your image, how much to charge, and how to write copy for websites, catalogs, ads, direct mail, newsletters and more. Even use these ideas to start a career as a technical writer or any other type of writer!


Volume 1: SECRETS OF FREELANCE COPYWRITER JOBS reveals how to get clients coming to you. How to build up your image. How to charge. How to write copy for websites, catalogs, ads, direct mail, newsletters and more.


Volume 2: MAILORDER MILLIONAIRE COPYWRITING SECRETS teaches you how to write copy, all the tricks to quickly make you a powerful copywriter.


Volume 3: MAILORDER MILLIONAIRE COPYWRITING WORDS reveals all the power words you will need to write powerful copy and how and when to use them. Plus the secrets of headlines and headline templates – just fill in your information! You’ll get list of power words, persuasive words, words that sell, words not to use and much more. Plus you will find out how to use them.


Ready to get started? You don’t even need to have any writing skills to start off as a pro in this field… Gil will show you how he did it!


You will start off with all this powerful information at your fingertips, information that most highly paid copywriters don’t even have available to them!


Discover how to write for any project plus get templates for easily creating powerful headlines! Headlines that many copywriters spend hours trying to create will be yours instantly!


Afraid you might become stumped, or up against something you can’t handle? I’ll even throw in how to reach me for additional help!


OK, I’m running out of room on this blog. If I’ve enticed you even a little bit, and you want to find out more, better rush over to:

http://www.freelance-copy-writing.com/


But I have to warn you, I’ve started off offering this copywriters kit at a stupidly low price, and soon I may come to my senses and lift that price way up there close to what a reasonable person would be charging for something this useful!


Gil Carlson