"The Copywriter’s Workout" features Wendy Ann Jones, author of "The Copywriter’s Workout" book. Wendy shares her journey of finding a solution for copywriters who want to practice but lack opportunities. She talks about the content of her book and how it can help copywriters build a portfolio. Wendy explains how she created 31 fictitious companies for practicing different copywriting exercises. The podcast explores the practicality of the book's content with real-world examples. Wendy also promotes her book and encourages listeners to leave reviews and connect with her through her website.
The Copywriter's Workout book offers a structured approach to practice and gain real-world experience in copywriting, providing 31 fictitious company profiles with specific exercises to help copywriters hone their skills.
The book addresses common challenges faced by copywriters, including building confidence and discovering preferred writing styles, while also offering a platform for creating a portfolio and showcasing practice work to attract clients.
Deep dives
Creating the Copywriters Workout Book
Wendy Ann Jones, the author of the Copywriters Workout, shares her inspiration for creating the book. As someone who craved a methodical approach to copywriting when she started, she wanted to provide a resource that offered a structured way to practice and gain real-world experience. The book contains 31 fictitious company profiles, each with specific exercises to help copywriters hone their skills. By breaking down the practice into manageable tasks, the book aims to boost confidence and provide a portfolio-building tool for copywriters at all levels.
Overcoming Common Copywriting Challenges
The Copywriters Workout addresses several common challenges faced by copywriters. One of the main challenges is building confidence, as there is always more to learn in copywriting. By providing a solid foundation and practical exercises, the book helps copywriters gain experience and feel more prepared when approaching clients. Another challenge the book tackles is helping copywriters discover their preferred writing styles and explore different sectors. By offering exercises that cover various niches, the book encourages copywriters to broaden their skills and find what they enjoy writing about. Additionally, the book helps copywriters build a portfolio, providing a platform for showcasing their practice work and attracting clients.
The Practical Benefits of the Copywriters Workout
The Copywriters Workout offers practical exercises that help copywriters improve their skills. With exercises like brainstorming headlines and creating blog topics for different clients, the book allows copywriters to practice writing copy for various mediums and target audiences. The exercises are designed to be accessible, with manageable goals that reduce intimidation and encourage participation. The book is not only beneficial for new copywriters looking to gain skills and confidence but also for experienced copywriters seeking to explore different niches or expand their services. It serves as a valuable resource for copywriters who want to track their progress and develop a portfolio.
We’ve talked about the path of mastery in copywriting before, and a key part of moving ahead in your skills as a copywriter is regular practice. But how do you practice your skills if you don’t already have lots of work to keep you busy?
Today’s guest, Wendy Ann Jones, confronted that important question herself when she first started writing copy. She couldn’t find a good answer in anything available, so, created the solution herself.
It’s a terrific book called The Copywriter’s Workout and Wendy really thought through what copywriters need to work on. Using this book you can even create a portfolio to show off your practice work to prospects, so they can at least get an idea of what your writing’s like.
But most important to me is that this book can serve as a lifetime desktop companion for a copywriter who wants to stay in shape. Wendy has agreed to join us today and tell us all about it.
On the show, Wendy explains what went into creating the book, and how other copywriters have used it to their advantage.
Wendy’s website:
https://www.wendyannjones.com/
The Copywriter’s Workout (book):
https://www.amazon.com/Copywriters-Workout-Copywriting-Kick-Ass-Portfolio/dp/195955591X Download.
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