Explore the struggles of 'I don't know' in copywriting and how to overcome them. Learn about embracing vagueness in creativity and authentic connections in business communication. Discover tips for writing when uninspired and the importance of self-love in the creative process and building consensual relationships in business and creativity.
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Clients' 'I don't know' often masks fear of judgment or lack of readiness, prompting deeper exploration.
Creativity thrives in complexity, depth, and ambiguity, urging avoidance of overly simplistic expressions.
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Challenge the 'I Don't Know'
Many clients claim they don't know what to offer, but this hesitation usually stems from fear or a lack of emotional readiness. Customers often mask uncertainty with 'I don't know' as a coping mechanism, fearing the value or reception of their ideas. Encouraging them to explore beyond this uncertainty can reveal hidden truths and authentic offerings.
Embrace Vagueness in Creativity
Creativity is complex and multifaceted, akin to great art that defies simplistic summaries. Avoid striving for overly concise expressions, as truly meaningful creations often evoke complexity, depth, and ambiguity. Engaging with vagueness can lead to profound artistic expressions that resonate on deeper levels.
Reframe Relationships with Creativity and Words
Shift from transactional views of creativity and writing to nurturing, loving connections. Avoid pressuring words and creativity to serve only capitalistic goals, fostering a bond built on trust and exploration. Embrace the flow of inspiration and treat creativity as a sacred collaborative endeavor rather than a means to an end.
Honoring Authentic Expressions
Recognize the power in honoring your body, creativity, and words authentically, regardless of their immediate productivity. Cultivating a loving and consent-based relationship with your creativity and writing can lead to more compelling, genuine expressions. Trust in the inherent value of your creations beyond their commercial utility, fostering creativity without limits.
In this IG live, I am attacking the trifecta of "I don't knows" when it comes to copywriting
I don't know what to offer
I don't know who to write to
I don't know how to talk about what I do
Listen to learn how to solve for all of these.
Plus, important thoughts on what to do on days when you feel low on inspiration, and what I think is the #1 thing that holds people back when it comes to copywriting.
I'm teaching a brand new course on copywriting called, Writing with the Sword, starting May 8th, 2024. This is a series of Instagram lives I'm doing in advance of the course to lay down some super useful foundations.
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