| Section 01: Introduction | |||
| Introduction | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 02: The Personal Journey of Writing | |||
| Introduction to the Personal Journey of Writing | 00:01:00 | ||
| Are you a Writer? | 00:01:00 | ||
| You’re an Observer of Life | 00:01:00 | ||
| You’re Always Analyzing This…and That | 00:01:00 | ||
| You Live to Write Another Day | 00:01:00 | ||
| You Have Doubts | 00:01:00 | ||
| You have an Ongoing Love Affair with Books | 00:01:00 | ||
| You’re a Lifelong Collector of Tales | 00:01:00 | ||
| You Need Space | 00:01:00 | ||
| What Defines a Writer? | 00:01:00 | ||
| Constancy or Committed | 00:01:00 | ||
| Tenacity and Determination | 00:01:00 | ||
| Hunger and Passion | 00:01:00 | ||
| A Missive or Tenor | 00:01:00 | ||
| Section 03: What Kind of Writing Suits Your Personality | |||
| Introduction to the Kind of Writing Styles that Suit Your Personality | 00:03:00 | ||
| The Closet Writer | 00:02:00 | ||
| The Eternal Writer | 00:02:00 | ||
| The Hesitant Writer | 00:02:00 | ||
| The Innovative Writer | 00:01:00 | ||
| The Inspired Writer | 00:01:00 | ||
| The Literate Writer | 00:02:00 | ||
| The Logical Writer | 00:01:00 | ||
| The Savvy Writer | 00:02:00 | ||
| Section 04: The Exceptional Writing Journey | |||
| Introduction to the Exceptional Writing Journey | 00:01:00 | ||
| Perspectives of the Exceptional Writer | 00:01:00 | ||
| Worst Case Scenario | 00:01:00 | ||
| Don’t be a People Pleaser | 00:01:00 | ||
| Writing is for an Audience of One | 00:01:00 | ||
| Writing in your Own Voice is Crucial | 00:01:00 | ||
| Your Own Created Space | 00:01:00 | ||
| Avoid Pretense | 00:01:00 | ||
| Section 05: How to Become an Exceptional Writer | |||
| Introduction to becoming an Exceptional Writer | 00:01:00 | ||
| Importance of Reading | 00:01:00 | ||
| Define your Audience | 00:01:00 | ||
| Get Inspired | 00:01:00 | ||
| Write Daily | 00:01:00 | ||
| Rewrite | 00:01:00 | ||
| Challenge Yourself | 00:01:00 | ||
| Section 06: Keys to Exceptional Writing | |||
| Introduction to the Keys to Exceptional Writing | 00:01:00 | ||
| Don’t be Obsessed with Grammar | 00:01:00 | ||
| Conquer the Art of Description | 00:01:00 | ||
| Limit Background Information | 00:01:00 | ||
| Be Relatable | 00:01:00 | ||
| Take Risks | 00:01:00 | ||
| Writing is Telepathic | 00:01:00 | ||
| Be Serious | 00:01:00 | ||
| Set Deadlines | 00:01:00 | ||
| Re-Evaluate Your Work | 00:01:00 | ||
| Feel Good and Be Good | 00:01:00 | ||
| Section 07: Exceptional Writing Deterrents | |||
| Introduction to Exceptional Writing Deterrents | 00:01:00 | ||
| A Lackadaisical Attitude | 00:01:00 | ||
| Feeling Entitled | 00:01:00 | ||
| Romanticizing the Writing Craft | 00:01:00 | ||
| Fearing Marketing | 00:01:00 | ||
| An Unreasonable Timeline | 00:01:00 | ||
| Expecting an ‘Easy-Bake’ Outline | 00:01:00 | ||
| Writer’s Envy | 00:01:00 | ||
| A Need for Approval | 00:01:00 | ||
| Section 08: Practical Guide to Persuasive Copywriting | |||
| Introduction to the Copywriting Sections of the Course | 00:02:00 | ||
| Section 09: Headlining Copywriting Formulas | |||
| Introduction to Headline Copywriting Formulas | 00:01:00 | ||
| “Who Else Wants…” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| “The Secret of…” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| The “Method, Target and Benefit” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| “Little-Known Ways to…” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| “Get Rid of [Problem] Once and For All” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| “Here’s a Quick Way to [Solve a problem]” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| “Now You Can Have/Do Something Desirable/Great Circumstance” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| The “[Do something] Like [World-class example]” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| The “[Have a /Build a]… You Can Be Proud Of” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| The “What Everybody Ought to Know About______” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| The “[number] [item] [persona] Will Love (Hint: [statement])” Formula | 00:02:00 | ||
| The “How To [action] When [statement]: [persona] Edition” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| The “[persona]-Friendly Guide To [activity] (statement)” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| The “Why I Got [action]: Every [persona] Should Be Aware Of [statement]” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| The “[number] Ways To [action] Your [blank] Without Having To..” Formula | 00:02:00 | ||
| The “[number] Signs [action] (Don’t Worry: [statement])” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| The “[action] for [time] [result]” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| The “Even The [persona] Can [action] [statement]” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| The “[power word] Your [persona] At [activity] [result]” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| The “We [verb] [object]: Here’s What We Learned” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| Section 10: Organizational Copywriting Formulas | |||
| Introduction to Organizational Copywriting Formulas | 00:01:00 | ||
| The AIDA: Attention, Interest, Desire, Action Formula | 00:02:00 | ||
| The PAS: Problem, Agitate, Solution Formula | 00:03:00 | ||
| The IDCA: Interest, Desire, Conviction, Action Formula | 00:02:00 | ||
| The ACCA: Awareness, Comprehension, Conviction, Action Formula | 00:03:00 | ||
| The AIDPPC: Attention, Interest, Description, Persuasion, Proof, Close Formula | 00:04:00 | ||
| The AAPPA: Attention, Advantage, Proof, Persuasion, Action Formula | 00:05:00 | ||
| The PPPP: Picture, Promise, Prove, Push Formula | 00:04:00 | ||
| The QUEST: Qualify, Understand, Educate, Stimulate/Sell, Transition Formula | 00:05:00 | ||
| The AICPBSAWN Formula | 00:04:00 | ||
| The PASTOR: Problem, Amplify, Story, Transformation, Offer, Response Formula | 00:03:00 | ||
| The FACE: Familiar, Audience, Cost, Education Formula | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 11: Action Copywriting Formulas | |||
| Introduction to Action Copywriting Formulas | 00:01:00 | ||
| The TPSC: Text, Placement, Size, Color Formula | 00:02:00 | ||
| The Elements of an Offer Formula | 00:02:00 | ||
| The RAD: Require, Acquire, Desire Formula | 00:02:00 | ||
| The “I Want Button” Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| The “Get…Formula” | 00:01:00 | ||
| Section 12: Email Copywriting Formulas | |||
| Introduction to Email Copywriting Formulas | 00:01:00 | ||
| The Report Formula | 00:02:00 | ||
| The Data Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| The How-To Formula | 00:02:00 | ||
| The Inquiry Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| The Endorsement Formula | 00:02:00 | ||
| The This/That Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| The Shorty Formula | 00:01:00 | ||
| Section 13: Q&A with Renee Sylvestre-Williams (Forbes Contributor) | |||
| Q&A Introduction to Renee Sylvestre-Williams | 00:02:00 | ||
| Meet Renee | 00:01:00 | ||
| Renee’s Hobbies and Interests | 00:03:00 | ||
| The Evolution of Renee’s Work Life | 00:01:00 | ||
| Renee’s Passion for Writing | 00:08:00 | ||
| Content Strategy as a Career Path | 00:01:00 | ||
| The Implications of SEO and Keywords | 00:01:00 | ||
| How does a Writer go Viral? | 00:01:00 | ||
| Ranking Content in Search Engines | 00:01:00 | ||
| Getting Published | 00:02:00 | ||
| Press Distribution (PR Web, PR Newswire) | 00:02:00 | ||
| Renee’s most Memorable Experiences | 00:01:00 | ||
| Renee’s Sources of Inspiration | 00:01:00 | ||
| Written vs. Video Content | 00:01:00 | ||
| Thoughts on Paid Advertising | 00:01:00 | ||
| Components of Good Quality Web Content | 00:01:00 | ||
| Deciding on a Topic or Subject | 00:01:00 | ||
| Does Tone Matter? | 00:02:00 | ||
| Are CMS’ effective? | 00:01:00 | ||
| Gauging Success | 00:01:00 | ||
| How to Promote Content | 00:01:00 | ||
| Blog Post vs. Article | 00:02:00 | ||
| Content Writing vs. Copywriting | 00:01:00 | ||
| Making Content Unique | 00:01:00 | ||
| What is Writer’s Block? | 00:04:00 | ||
| Does Writing Get Repetitive? | 00:03:00 | ||
| Renee’s Passion for Reading | 00:04:00 | ||
| What is “Storytelling”? | 00:07:00 | ||
| Mechanics of Strategy | 00:05:00 | ||
| Is Blogging Lucrative? | 00:01:00 | ||
| Renee’s Role as a Finance Columnist | 00:04:00 | ||
| Renee’s Professional Hurdles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Content Strategy for Big vs. Small Brands | 00:02:00 | ||
| Five Strengths and Weaknesses as a Content Strategist | 00:04:00 | ||
| Handling Feedback and Criticism | 00:01:00 | ||
| Working as Part of a Team vs. Independently | 00:01:00 | ||
| Introvert vs. Extrovert | 00:01:00 | ||
| Finding Inspiration for Content | 00:01:00 | ||
| Renee’s Career Aspirations | 00:01:00 | ||
| Advice for Aspiring Writers | 00:01:00 | ||
| Going back in Time | 00:01:00 | ||
| Top Three Content Marketing Strategies for Long-term Growth | 00:01:00 | ||
| Thoughts on Google Trends | 00:02:00 | ||
| Targeting a Global Audience | 00:01:00 | ||
| Ethically Policing Social Media Content | 00:02:00 | ||
| Sparking Curiosity with the First Sentence | 00:02:00 | ||
| Thoughts on Infographics as the new King of Content | 00:03:00 | ||
| Social Media, Email. & SEO for Driving Sales | 00:01:00 | ||
| The Importance of Research before Publishing | 00:02:00 | ||
| Defining a Call-to-Action | 00:01:00 | ||
| Ideal Length for Content | 00:02:00 | ||
| 10 Words that Trigger an Emotional Reaction | 00:02:00 | ||
| Importance of Crediting a Source | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 14: Q&A with Matthew Rolnick (Forbes Council Member & Columnist) | |||
| Q&A Introduction to Matthew Rolnick | 00:03:00 | ||
| Matthew Rolnick: Contributor and Council Member at Forbes | 00:01:00 | ||
| Matthew’s role as VP of Sales at Yaymaker | 00:01:00 | ||
| Matthew’s main area of Focus as a Content Writer | 00:01:00 | ||
| Hooking your Reader, as a Writer | 00:01:00 | ||
| Defining “Copywriting” | 00:01:00 | ||
| Persuasive Writing Tips for Selling | 00:01:00 | ||
| Examples of Effective Copy | 00:02:00 | ||
| Building an Emotional Connection with the Reader | 00:04:00 | ||
| Defining a “Call-to-Action” | 00:02:00 | ||
| The importance of a Headline and Examples | 00:03:00 | ||
| Tips on writing News Worthy articles | 00:01:00 | ||
| 10 Keyword Formulas that Trigger a Response | 00:01:00 | ||
| Writing “Viral” Content | 00:03:00 | ||
| Defining AIDA & Examples | 00:03:00 | ||
| Elements of an Offer with High Conversion Rates | 00:02:00 | ||
| The Effectiveness of Deep Discounts in Copy | 00:01:00 | ||
| Defining Social Proof and Use Cases | 00:03:00 | ||
| The Concept of “Scarcity” & “Urgency” in Copy | 00:01:00 | ||
| Using the “Storytelling” Approach in Copy | 00:02:00 | ||
| The Importance of Building Reader Profiles | 00:02:00 | ||
| Building a Relationship in less than 200 Words | 00:01:00 | ||
| The “PAS” Copywriting Formula – Problem, Agitate, Solution | 00:01:00 | ||
| The “IDCA” Copywriting Formula – Interest, Desire, Conviction, Action | 00:02:00 | ||
| The “ACCA” Copywriting Formula – Awareness, Comprehension, Conviction, Action | 00:01:00 | ||
| The “FAB” Copywriting Formula – Features, Advantages, Benefits | 00:03:00 | ||
| The “4 P’s” Copywriting Formula – Promise, Picture, Proof, Push | 00:02:00 | ||
| Additional Writing Tips from Matthew Rolnick | 00:09:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Persuasive Writing | 00:00:00 | ||