6 Copywriting Mistakes You're Probably Making

I’m here to tell you you DON’T need to be a professional copywriter or even a natural writer to DIY your copy. Of course, hiring a professional is easier, but it’s expensive, so if you’re not there yet, I’ve got some tips that will hopefully help you to write confident, effective and on-brand copy in the meantime. These are the mistakes that I see ALL the time when it comes to copy, and the biggest traps that I fell into... before I knew what I was doing. It’s not always going to be easy to write your own copy — and you will stare at the blinking cursor a lot — but if you can at least focus on avoiding these mistakes, you’ll be so much better off. In this episode, I cover: Features vs. benefits Connecting with your audienceDefining your tone of voicePlanning your messages The overthinking trap My favourite trick for great copy Don't forget to head to bossycreative.com to download 62 Ways to Make Brands Your Bitch. It's filled with tips to help you build a bold brand across copywriting, design, social media, marketing and more. Download yours here.Bossy. Copywriting The Bossy. Shop - Resources, ebooks & templates @alycealyce Instagram @bossy.copywriting InstagramIf you liked this episode and The Bossy. Type podcast, please take a minute to subscribe, and leave a rating/review. You can do that right now by clicking here and choosing your platform. You'll be helping me to reach more people, and I promise to buy you a drink next time I see you.

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The Bossy. Type, hosted by Alyce Greer of Bossy. Copywriting, is your unconventional how-to for building a bold business or personal brand through the power of words and sometimes, other creative stuff. The bonus? You’ll amass a cult following, make some cash and steal all of the attention in your industry. All without spilling a drop of rosé.You dream of running a crazy popular, successful brand, but you’ve got no idea where to start. You’re trying to do all the things you’re meant to, but have run out of time (and hands). You know you offer something unique, but have trouble communicating it. You suck at words, branding and/or being creative, and wish you had enough money to outsource.Every Tuesday and Friday, Alyce will dish her copywriting and brand-building tips through bite-sized lessons. When that gets boring, she’ll quiz experts on graphic design, branding, marketing and social media, and chat to the people behind your favourite bold brands, so you can learn from their stories, secrets and mistakes. As a regular listener, you’ll feel armed and ready to DIY (and dominate).Join the Bossy. posse by subscribing and for more copywriting, content and brand-building tips and resources, check out https://www.bossycreative.com or @bossy.copywriting on Instagram.