Best Copywriting Books Out There...

Discussion in 'Copywriting' started by 10:33, Aug 4, 2009.

  1. #1
    What physical books have you read, and have propelled you to success with your copywriting efforts?

    I'll start, and I'll know there will be some arguments here - but I'm talking about books that have really helped - rather than "books that are most popular".

    Make Your Words Sell - I purchased this way back - I love Joe Robson's writing style. Good news is that it's free now.

    Adweek Copywriting - Joe Sugarman

    How to Write Sales Letters That Sell - Drayton Bird

    Okay, I know that there are heaps more out there that probably beat the heck out of the ones I've listed - but I haven't read em' so can't comment.

    Please tell me your copywriting favorites. Physical books only...
     
    10:33, Aug 4, 2009 IP
  2. Kat Fuschillo

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    How to Write a Good Advertisement by Victor O. Schwab.

    This book is the best. It'll teach you everything you ever need to know.
     
    Kat Fuschillo, Aug 4, 2009 IP
  3. jhmattern

    jhmattern Illustrious Member

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    When I need complete brain candy I'll flip through Words that Sell or Phrases that Sell. I wouldn't use anything outright, but sometimes they'll give me that "Aha!" moment by making me look at a project a different way when writing copy.
     
    jhmattern, Aug 4, 2009 IP
  4. livetowrite

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    The Copywriter's Handbook by Robert W. Bly - very straightforward and informative. A highly recommended read for any copywriter.
     
    livetowrite, Aug 4, 2009 IP
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    The Oxford Guide to Plain English is essential for any writer's desk.
     
    ADNattan, Aug 5, 2009 IP
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    My favorite is- Start & Run a Copywriting Business by Steve Slaunwhite. It even comes with a CD in the back containing Marketing Tools. I learned a lot from this guy and found him to be very approachable.

    apkvale
    APK Writing Services
     
    apkvale, Aug 7, 2009 IP
  7. mariner7

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    A great website is thegaryhalbertletter.com

    He has some great resources on there and reading the old comic book ads like Sea Monkeys, etc is well worth it:
    tomheroes.com/Comic%20Ads/classic%20ads/classic_ads_main_page.htm
     
    mariner7, Aug 9, 2009 IP
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    I'm currently reading Web Copy That Sells by Maria Veloso. It's a useful book.
     
    wordscientist, Aug 14, 2009 IP
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    Web Copy that Sells by Maria Veloso
     
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    Sadly, I think i'll reveal a favorite secret weapon of mine...

    Business Letters by L.E. Frailey, it contains salesletters from the 1940s with wicked persuasion techniques.
     
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    Anything by Dan Kennedy and John Carlton.
     
    samspam, Aug 17, 2009 IP
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    I have to go with this one. Although Bly never fails to miss an opportunity to tell you how well he is doing, orhas done, the books are informative and include useful examples.
     
    Huxleyseven, Aug 18, 2009 IP
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    I like Angela Booth's books.
     
    xanum, Aug 19, 2009 IP
  14. DesignBytes

    DesignBytes Notable Member

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    Hey nice info guys / gals.
    Will go through the references as well.

    Will be much helpful.
    Thanks
     
    DesignBytes, Aug 20, 2009 IP
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    Ordered The Copywriter's Handbook yesterday, thanks for the suggestion.
     
    Mike Panic, Aug 20, 2009 IP
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    I've been meaning to check her books out. Thanks for the reminder. Do you have a favorite, by the way?
     
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  17. 10:33

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    Anyone here read Carltons Kick Ass Copywriting or whatever it's called?

    Something I'd really be interested in.

    Oh, and his Simple Writing System.
     
    10:33, Nov 4, 2009 IP
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    Did you ever see the vid about that book by Harlan Kilstein? Boy - he didn't hold back.

    He even ripped one of the pages out... :)
     
    10:33, Nov 4, 2009 IP