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Virginia Drew wrote a new post 11 years, 8 months ago
DaFont: Free Handwriting Fonts I had a request for info on how to add and use new handwriting fonts. The site I use is DaFont.com. I created a short video showing how to d […]
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Virginia Drew wrote a new post 11 years, 8 months ago
How to Create Graphics with Free/Low Cost Software There are times when everyone wishes that they could create some simple graphics. Maybe you just didn’t have the time to learn, or maybe you […]
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Virginia Drew wrote a new post 11 years, 8 months ago
Intro to Short Keys (typing shortcut) ShortKeys is a utility that lets you set up short keys and link them to often-typed phrases (name, address, FAQ response, etc). Then you can […]
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Virginia Drew wrote a new post 11 years, 8 months ago
Introduction to Cool Timer This is a free utility that puts a timer on your desktop. It is useful to keep you focused on the current project for a specified period of […]
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John Carlton’s Best Ads: Hyper-Effective Cover Letters #1 — My All-Time Favorite Cover Letter
There are two keys to the following cover letter. First is the personalization in the subhead. That alone is a compelling way to engage the reader. Second, though, is a much more subtle tactic. It's disarming, clever, and hits directly at the...
John Carlton’s Best Ads: Short, Old-As-Dirt “Nice Guy” Finishes First
Let's count the ''tricks" I pulled out of my bag for this ad: A take-away superscript. (Gone in 11 days.) Instant urgency. Long headline. A compelling "not what you expected" type of headline. This is self-defense ...and yet we're talking about old short guys in the...
John Carlton’s Best Ads: We Screwed Up Big Time
Here is a good example of a "lipstick" letter. The reference is to the old comedy routine of coming home with lipstick on your collar -- and obviously dire situation that would crush a normal man. But a top – notch salesmen should be able to talk his way out of...
John Carlton’s Best Ads: The “Piss Everyone Off and Then Apologize” Letter
Here is the letter I mention in “Kick-Ass Copywriting Secrets” where the personalized headline enraged so many people. I was only trying for a “visceral” connection in the headline — you know, give people’s hot button about vulnerability a gentle rap. Get a reaction.
Boy, did it ever cause a reaction…
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