Quite simply…
When it comes to “Copywriting”…
Communication is everything and ultimately…
Communication = The “Winning Play” you Need for the……
Best Results!
Because “wining communication” throughout the Copywriting process equals:
Quicker understanding of the problem
Greater understanding of the problem, and ultimately
Total understanding of the problem which leads to the…
Very Best Solution!
And the “absolute
best solution” is what all your (Copywriting) Clients want.
From
‘dazzling’ (first impressions)
to ‘focused’
(conversations)
to ‘key’
(follow-up)…
It does not
matter (where in the Copywriting process)…
Without
Winning Communication…
You are
Destined to Fail and Miserably.
But now (without further hesitation) let’s dive straight into it and discuss why……
“Communication” in Copywriting is Everything!
Winning Communication with Your Client
It all
starts with your “Client” and as always:
First impressions
count!
And (as reported by the Association for Talent Development here) it only takes:
7 seconds to make a first impression on someone.
In this case…
Your valuable Client!
It could be your:
Winning ‘smile’ (if you meet in person)
Winning ‘opening line’ (when first speaking on the phone)
Winning ‘ability’ (to quickly show the Client you can solve their problem).
Whatever it is – make it ‘unique’ to you – and make it count!
Mind Tools reports (read here) that creating a good first impression consists of 8 steps and that is:
1. Be on Time
2. Present Yourself Appropriately
3. Be Yourself
4. Have a Winning Smile (as already mentioned!)
5. Be Open and Confident
6. Use Small Talk
7. Be Positive
8. Be Courteous and Attentive.
My biggest tips though are:
1. Winning body language if you meet in person (a great resource here)…
Because it all starts before you start talking!
2. Be a Great Listener (6 ways to become a better one discussed here)…
That way you fully understand your Client’s problem (before talking!)
3. Show plenty of ENERGY (7 great tips for keeping it high here)…
Because no matter how good you are at solving problems…
Without ENERGY…
Your Client
might not think you are the best person to solve their problems!
Once you
have made that ‘great’ first impression it is time to quickly establish
yourself as a:
Key
Problem Solver!
Notice ‘how’
we said key?
Because no
Client (at least ideal) wants you to solve absolutely all their problems but…
The Big
Picture Problems…
Because by
doing so…
They will
immediately start see you as an “authority” (in their eyes)…
Our third and
final point to “winning communication” with your Client.
But before
launching into that – the key to being great at problem-solving boils down to ‘simplicity.’
As reported by the Hub Australia (read more here) you 100% need to:
Peel away the excess layers of your problem until you’re left with the root of it.
Again, read more here – a great resource by the Hub for solving key problems without overcomplication!
Let’s get back to “authority” though…
Because….
Being the “Authority” (in your Client’s eyes matters!)
As the Harvard Business Review reports (read more here) people always:
Follow the leader!
And by being
the “authority” (in your Client’s eyes) you will be not only the:
Leader in
their eyes but a hero to them!
And no (not necessarily superman) but you will quickly be established as a:
“Key resource” for their business to Maximise Return on Investment.
And notice how we keep saying…
In the Client’s eyes??
Because as Goins, Writer points out in this great resource (that includes tips to becoming an authority)…
Everyone has an opportunity!
But the key is to be:
Passionate! (10 habits of passionate people here).
Because when you are passionate it is far easier to come across (and very quickly) to the Client as:
The “Authority” they are looking for!
That is Winning Communication with your “Client” discussed (step 1 / 3) and now let’s discuss…
Winning Communication with Your “Research.”
Winning Communication with Your Research
Any Copywriter knows that…
Smart Research = Winning Copy!
And we discussed this in “The Golden Keys to Success in Copywriting” blog post (which you can read here).
But what is the point if that research cannot be:
Accurately
Concisely
Dissected
In ‘Plain
English’ that any…
Client can
understand (with total confidence!).
Harvard
Graduate School of Education reports on readings, tips and strategies for:
Clear
expression.
You can read more here but to summarise…
Ask yourself 3 questions:
Who is my audience?
What is the key point of my work?
What is the impact I want this work to have?
And to briefly elaborate…
You would have had (some form) of communication with your ‘Client’ already and from that you need to quickly:
Draw a
conclusion (as to what type of audience they are).
You
certainly never have to pretend like you are reporting to a:
4 year-old!
But…
If in doubt…
As Harvard Graduate School of Education Points out (in this resource)…
Say it so we all can understand.
That way absolutely ‘any’ of your Client’s can understand and of course…
If they ever want, you to communicate (from a more technical point of view)…
They will be sure to let you know!
Now, let’s
discuss…
What is
the key point of my work?
Whatever your method…
Because as reported by the Fast Company (read more here) getting to the point is an:
Art that can be mastered.
But ‘art’ (as discussed in this top blog post) does not happen overnight and takes a lot of:
Practice
Patience, and
Perseverance.
Finally…
What is the impact I want this work to have?
And you
really need to think beyond…
Results
Success
Happy
Client.
And go to the highest level and ask yourself from a:
But
ultimately any business owner will tell (from the biggest picture) that:
Maximising
Return on Investment is their ‘underlying impact’ and:
Number 1 Goal!
But (as reported here by Harvard Graduate School of Education)…
Key to success (with research) is having the confidence to:
Speak in different levels of detail
With different language, and to
Different audiences.
That is Winning Communication with your “Research” discussed (step 2 / 3) and finally let’s discuss…
Winning Communication with Your “Copy.”
Winning Communication with Your Copy
As discussed in this top blog post…
Copywriting is 80% Art and 20% Science.
And…
Winning communication with your “copy” is no different.
But the real secret is to…
Enjoy every moment.
Because when
you are in a state of ‘enjoyment’ you will also be in a:
State of
passion.
And this “passion” (again discussed in this top blog post) is what ultimately will:
Motivate, and
Inspire you to…
Make……
Every
Single
Word
‘Count’ and produce:
Winning Copy with Winning Communication!
But how
exactly do go about enjoying every moment?
When the
neighbour’s dog barks all day (and non-stop!)
When your
kids are constantly hassling you (and non-stop!)
When your
partner is constantly at you to do more chores (and non-stop!)
Here are 3 unique ways to enjoy the present moment but Tiny Buddha says it best (in this great resource) and that critical first step is just to:
Slow down.
Because
with…
The
Population (constantly growing)
Technology
(constantly accelerating), and
Climates
(constantly evolving)
We sure live
in a fast-paced world!
Therefore, if you do not:
Take a deep breath
Relax, and
Slow down (yes and of course I know – we all have deadlines to hit!)…
It becomes almost impossible to:
Enjoy the moment = Winning Communication = Winning Copy.
Zen Habits provides a great resource here describing 10 essential rules for slowing down and enjoying life more.
But my favourite 3 of their tips (again you can read here) are:
1. Do less
2. Be present, and
3. Breathe.
Let’s start with ‘do less’ (yes and again we all know the importance of hitting deadlines!).
Because (as Zen Habits points out in this short guide) by doing ‘less’ you:
Accomplish more (by focusing on what is important).
Have less anxiety (freeing yourself from non-essential work)
Enjoy life more (and enjoy the task more rather than rushing through it)
Create time (because you are now only focused on what is important).
Being present is an ‘art.’
And according to Psychology Today there are 6 steps to living in the moment.
But the simplest way (and without overcomplicating things) to being ‘present in the moment’ is to:
Master mindfulness.
And 5 simple steps to mastering mindfulness (discussed here by Inc) are:
1. Set a timer for five (or ten minutes)
2. Sit comfortably with your back upright (but not overly tense)
3. Close your eyes
4. Focus on your breathing, and
5. Return your focus to your breathing (if it wanders).
Finally, you must master your ‘breathing.’
Because (as reported by Michael Balchan here) mastering your breath is:
The Most Powerful Life Hack There is!
Ultimately, when
you master your breathing you can easily master your:
Physical
Mental, and
Emotional
well-being
Which leads
to…
More moments
being enjoyed equals……
Winning copy
through winning communication.
Six tips to master your breathing (as reported by Michael Balchan here) are to:
1. Sit or stand with good posture.
2. Breathe through your nose.
3. Inhale and fill your entire lungs.
4. Pause briefly after inhaling.
5. Exhale completely.
6. Practice breathing slowly and deeply.
And that is Winning Communication with your “Copy” discussed (step 3 / 3).
Yes, we told you at the very start (as discussed in this top blog post) it’s very much an art!
Now, let’s quickly wrap this blog post up!
Why Communication in Copywriting is Everything Wrap Up
Communication.
The “C”
Word.
Whatever you
want to call it.
As we
discussed (in this blog post) “Communication” is the…
“Ultimate
Winning Play” you need to for the:
Best Copywriting Results.
Starting with…
1. Your Client:
From ‘first impressions’ to being a ‘key problem solver’ to ‘being the authority.’
to…
2. Your Research
From ‘knowing your audience’ to ‘key point of work’ to ‘impact of work.’
to…
3. Your Copy
From ‘taking a deep breath’ to ‘slowing down’ to ‘enjoying the moment.’
It all matters in Copywriting…
And nothing is more important…
Because ultimately……
Communication in Copywriting is Everything!
Over to You…
Do you agree that “communication” in Copywriting is everything? Would love to hear from you in the comments – any feedback is greatly appreciated.
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