Product Description

More than 6,000 words and phrases that make the difference between "yadda-yadda-yadda" and copy that sells

Looking for a better way to say "authentic?" Words That Sell gives you 57 alternatives. How about "appealing?" Take your pick from 76 synonyms. You'll even find more than 100 variations on "exciting." Fully updated and expanded, this edition of the copywriting classic is packed with inspiration-on-demand for busy professionals who need to win customers--by mail, online, or in person.

• More than 75 lists of powerful and persuasive words and phrases, including 21 new lists for this edition
• Cross-referencing of categories to jump-start creative thinking
• A crash course in basic copywriting techniques
• Helpful lists of commonly misspelled words, confusing words, pretentious phrases to avoid, and more

Roget's is fine for writing term papers and letters to the editor, but when it comes to the business of writing copy that translates into sales, there is no substitute for Words That Sell.

Find the perfect words and phrases to win over customers

Grabbers that get attention:
No-risk offer * One day only! * No strings attached! * What have you got to lose? * All the right ingredients * Inside information * Do you enjoy...? * Leap into...

Descriptions and benefits that create appeal:
Irresistible * winning * zesty * huggable * satisfying * You'll fall in love with...* Your ticket to... * king-size * Gives you the power * baby-soft *

Clinchers to win over your customer:
Reap the benefits today * Don't miss out! * No risk now, no risk later! * You can do it!* You be the judge * Send for our free catalog * 100% satisfaction guarantee

Special strategies that seal the deal:
Five-star quality * You're worth it * Don't fall for... * We make life easier * You're one of a select few... * discriminating * Your thoughtful gift

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22357 in Books
• Published on: 2006-03-15
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

About the Author

Richard Bayan spent over two decades as an award-winning advertising copywriter and copy chief. He is the author of three other books, including the companion to this book, More Words That Sell.

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Customer Reviews

Practical, Useful, Inspiring
This book multiplies ideas over a reliable reference-net made of copywriting experience. I've been writing for professional purposes since 1980 and 28 years later I discover this treasure I would have met before: do not miss your chance, you who are involved in writing any kind of text aimed to really communicate! A must on every copywriter's and businessman's desk.

great resource - highly recommended
A very handy book for brainstorming the sort of feeling that you want a particular piece of copy to convey and handy for finding different ways of saying the same thing when you need to write copy for a lot of different but similar products.

Nothing New to Me
Given the reviews written here I expected wild revelations in copywriting. What I got was a disappointment. I felt most of the words and ideas here are already overused and familiar. I myself have already used many of them, and I'm fairly new at this.
If you're at all experienced in selling I'd probably try the sequel to this book, but as for me, I'll pass on that too.