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What's Your Favorite Copywriting Book?

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by TheRoman, Jun 17, 2012.

  1. #1
    Hey guys,

    I'm currently on a book buying binge, and I would like to know what copywriting books you guys are into.
     
    TheRoman, Jun 17, 2012 IP
  2. sweetcrabhoney18

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    My top 5 books on writing --

    Good fiction fast -- Kind of wordy to me but still good advice

    On Writing Well -- best book EVER!

    Write as fast as you think -- perfect for article writing and white papers

    Kindle weekend --- Love this one because of it's simplicity

    Kindle plot creation - perfect for fiction writers.

    I think that most of these can be found with a quick google search -- if you need links to them, just let me know. Most are on Warrior forum while a few are on Amazon for kindle. Best of luck on you book buying! :)
     
    sweetcrabhoney18, Jun 17, 2012 IP
  3. TheRoman

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    HMMM.... I haven't read any of those books, will definitely check them out. They're not totally about copywriting, but I love reading about writing, so I'll try pick some
    of them up this week.

    Keep 'em comin' people! ;)
     
    TheRoman, Jun 17, 2012 IP
  4. TalentedWriters

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    Seriously they are the good ones as you mentioned!!
     
    TalentedWriters, Jun 19, 2012 IP
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    [FONT=&quot][/FONT] [FONT=&quot]There more than 100 good copywriting books, but most copywriters have these 10 in their libraries.[/FONT]

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    [FONT=&quot]1. "Breakthrough Advertising" -by Eugene M. Schwartz[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]2.. Robert Collier Letter Book-- Robert Collier[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]3. "Million Dollar Mailings" by Denison Hatch[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
    4. David Ogilvy's "Confessions of an advertising man"[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]5. [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Denny Hatch's Million Dollar Mailings[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]6. "How to Write Sales Letters that Sell" by Drayton Bird.[/FONT]
    [FONT=&quot]7. My Life In Advertising -- Claude Hopkins
    8. Making Ads Pay by John Caples
    9. "Tested Advertising Methods" -by John Caples
    10. "How To Write A Good Advertisement"-by Vic Schwab[/FONT]
     
    Abugah, Jul 7, 2012 IP
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    While not specifically related to copywriting, a great book on the psychology behind why people say yes is Influence: The psychology of persuasion by Dr. Robert Cialdini.
     
    thewordsmith, Jul 9, 2012 IP
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    My all-time favorite: "The Copywriter's Handbook" by Robert W. Bly. Covers all types of copy: advertisements, direct mail, brochures, PR writing, commercials, email, also covers how to hire and work with a copywriter, as well as how to get a job in the field. Very easy-to-read.
     
    OlderButWiserGirl, Jul 10, 2012 IP
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    Man, so many books in my head.

    The top spot has to go to:

    Clayton Makepeace - Ultimate Desktop Copy Coach

    Dear god, that man can write...
     
    sietch, Jul 12, 2012 IP
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    I particularly love Ted Nicholas' books, e g"Instant Headlines". He's a legendary copywriter.
     
    DeepThink, Aug 5, 2012 IP
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    I particularly love Ted Nicholas' books eg "Instant Headlines". He's a legendary copywriter.
     
    DeepThink, Aug 5, 2012 IP
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    My Life In Advertising...by Claude HopkinsThis book is great and explains all the tips you need to know and gives great examples as well
     
    ScottE, Aug 14, 2012 IP
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    I like the stuff Craig Garber puts out, personally.
     
    Marit, Sep 4, 2012 IP
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    Thanks for suggesting. In your description, I can infer that the book is really good.
     
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    All the Stuff from [FONT=&amp] Eugene M. Schwartz :D[/FONT]
     
    Socialexchangeshop, Sep 7, 2012 IP
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    You can't go wrong with just about any of Dan Kennedy's books on copywriting and marketing.

    But by far, I'd have to say Gary Bencivenga. He put out a copywriting course a few years or several years back, and it is in a class of it's own. Fantastic stuff!
     
    Legacy1, Sep 9, 2012 IP