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Copywriting Made Simple:
How to write powerful and persuasive copy that sells

Copywriting is writing with purpose.

It’s about using words to reach people and change what they think, feel and do.

This easy-to-read copywriting book will teach you all the essentials of copywriting, from understanding products, readers and benefits to closing the sale.

Illustrated throughout and packed with real-life examples, Copywriting Made Simple is the perfect introduction to copywriting today.

What you’ll learn in Copywriting Made Simple

Understand the product

  • Pinpoint how the product helps people.
  • Turn features into benefits and seek out USPs.
  • Identify tangible and intangible benefits.

Get to know your reader

  • Uncover your reader’s fears and desires.
  • Decide how your copy will change how they think, feel or act.
  • Capture your aims in the brief.

Craft compelling copy

  • Learn eight proven formulas for killer headlines.
  • Choose a rock-solid structure for your copy.
  • Convert the reader’s interest into action.

20 proven strategies for creative copywriting

  • Show the product in a new light.
  • Use humour, wordplay, metaphors and contrasts.
  • Turn weakness into strength.

Copywriting to engage your reader

  • Make your copy conversational.
  • Use the same words as the reader.
  • Bring the product to life.
  • Use language that’s active, positive and specific. 

Use persuasion and psychology

  • Learn the six proven principles of persuasion.
  • Overcome the reader’s objections.
  • Exploit cognitive biases to nudge the reader to act.

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What you’ll find inside Copywriting Made Simple

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Hundreds of real-world copywriting examples

Copywriting Made Simple is packed with real-life examples to show you exactly how the ideas and techniques will work in the real world.

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Fully illustrated copywriting book

With dozens of useful illustrations and diagrams, Copywriting Made Simple shows you the ideas that other copywriting books only talk about.

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Every copywriting channel covered

Copywriting Made Simple gives you a ton of handy tips on writing ads, websites, broadcast media, direct mail, social media and print.

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The choice of pro copywriting tutors

Copywriting Made Simple is featured on the BA Advertising course at the University for the Creative Arts.

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Bestselling copywriting guide

Copywriting Made Simple hit the top spot in Marketing & Sales at Amazon UK, Canada and Australia.

What top copywriters say about Copywriting Made Simple

Leif Kendall, copywriter

Leif Kendall
Director of ProCopywriters, copywriter and author

Tom has written the best all-round introduction to copywriting available today.

If you are starting your career as a copywriter, or want to refresh your knowledge, I recommend Tom’s book. You’ll get a comprehensive guide to copywriting, one that’s packed with clear examples and easy-to-follow advice.

Tom is a fantastic, highly experienced copywriter and his guide is a solid addition to any copywriter’s bookshelves.

Katherine Wildman, copywriter

Katherine Wildman
Copywriter, trainer and host of The Writing Desk

Let Tom take you by the hand and show you the treasures that await with his deep, detailed and delightful exploration of copywriting made simple.

From insights gleaned from NLP and psychology to real-world examples of great, effective copy – this is educational, entertaining and energetic.

Prepare to dig deep, enjoy and see your results skyrocket!

Dave Trott, copywriter

Dave Trott
Creative legend, agency founder, author and teacher

What makes you good is what makes you different.

But you can’t break the rules until you know what they are.

Tom’s put a lifetime of learning into this book.

It’s an incredibly thorough briefing on the subject of copywriting.

So you’ll know everything there is to know about it.

And when you know more than other copywriters, you’ll know how to beat them.

Kate Toon, copywriter

Kate Toon
Host, Hot Copy Podcast

Where was this book when I started copywriting?

Dripping with copywriting goodness on every page and a must for every newbie copywriter (and a few old copy dogs too).

Doug Kessler, copywriter

Doug Kessler
Creative Director & Co-founder of Velocity Partners

I didn’t think you could teach copywriting. Turns out, Tom can.

What a terrific book.

Buy it for your writers. And your non-writers who write.

Ready to start reading Copywriting Made Simple?

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