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My Favorite Marketing Copy Books
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How to Convert White Space Into Advertising That SellsHow to Convert White Space Into Advertising That Sells by Clyde Bedell
This course was written in the early 1900's by Clyde Bedell, a master salesman and copywriting teacher. His sales principles brought his clients through the Great Depression and still apply today. I recommend this course for all copywriters to learn the basic, time-tested selling principles that are the foundation of good-selling copy.
Scientific AdvertisingScientific Advertising by Claude C. Hopkins
Buy new: $8.95 / Used from: $7.99
This is an advertising classic and a copywriter's must-read. It explains the important role of testing in marketing, rather than wasting money by shooting in the dark. Unfortunately, many marketers today don't test elements in their ads or copy.
Tested Advertising Methods (Prentice Hall Business Classics)Tested Advertising Methods (Prentice Hall Business Classics) by John Caples
Buy new: $10.76 / Used from: $7.23
Another advertising classic...this book shows real-world results from testing different elements of ads. Several chapters concentrate on headline writing and what makes headlines that grab the prospect's attention.
Start & Run a Copywriting BusinessStart & Run a Copywriting Business by Steve Slaunwhite
Buy new: $13.46 / Used from: $7.99
This book is a must-read for all copywriters that want to go freelance. Steve walks you through step-by-step on how to set up your own copywriting business. He covers everything you need to know to get started!