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Why Good Copywriting Goes Bad: Ignorance | Men With Pens

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To illustrate just how incredibly bad copy can go when meaning is ignored, here are some astonishing examples from the world of advertising: Coors decided to use its slogan, “Turn it loose,” in Spanish advertisements. These are all extreme examples. Could I have chosen a more arcane reference?) I know, I know. Take notes.

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Webiste Critique Special Report: Kidorable

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Speaking of covering everything head to toe… today is a special report website critique for Kidorable, an acclaimed kids’ clothing and accessories company dressing little kids up right. “Where fun and functional come together,&# or, “Clothes that reflect the spirit of childhood – fun!&# What would you change?

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How to Write Massive Quantities on Demand

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In it, Cialdini explains a cool psychological response he refer to as “click – whirr!” Here’s an example: Every day, I follow the same, fixed routine. I wake up my daughter and get her ready for school – iCarly, cereal, clothes, prepare her lunch, brush her hair, walk her to the bus stop. I wake up.

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16 Business Owners Share What They Would Do Differently

Stephanie LH Calahan

For example, while clients will usually ask about price, scheduling or procedures, it's incumbent upon me to volunteer information regarding how my cancellation policy works, whether I'll call to confirm appointments and what payment types are acceptable. Thanks to Paul Burton of QuietSpacing.

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106 Thoughts on Overcoming Overwhelm in a Freaked-Out World

Stephanie LH Calahan

Putting the date on the pages helps reference notes from meetings, etc. Examples: If you have a full email box, then schedule an hour each morning to tackle it. For example making art might be pink, picking up supplies might be blue and going to the bank for the float might be green. Write everything in the notebook. Not Really!"

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Creative Mind Cleaning | Men With Pens

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Possibly behind that couch in the corner, the one buried under boxes and old clothes. Reply Catherine Caine ( @CatherineCaine ) January 13, 2010 at 6:20 pm The only addition I’d make to this is that Stephen King always refers to the place he writes as a mental basement instead of an attic. You’re not sure, though.

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Is Your Education Useless? | Men With Pens

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I often refer to it as my “Would You Like Fries With That?&# I have an upcoming series of articles on Hong Kong, which not only uses my background in Asian/Chinese history, for example. Foley - Geeks Dream Girl ( @geeksdreamgirl ) December 14, 2009 at 4:23 pm I got my B.A. My double major is in Music and Creative Writing.

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