Archive for the ‘writing’ Category

Don’t even think about writing for the web

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

So in the last post I talked about my recent website research project and all the bad websites I ran into throughout the process. And it got me thinking.

What websites really need is better copy. And I don’t say that because I’m a writer.

The sad truth is that – in very general terms – the quality of web writing and copy is mediocre at best. I’m not calling for elegant prose. What I’m saying is that what your website reveals – in clear, well-placed words – influences what people think of you, your product, your company.

Content Marketing

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

Recently, Patsi Krakoff of The Blog Squad, interviewed me on the topic of content marketing. She compiled an overview of our time together and did a great job of showcasing the highlights.

Although she asked many great questions, I believe this one was especially meaningful:

What advice would you give to others in your profession about using content for marketing?

Preparing For Your Next Business Writing Project

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008


Whether it is a report, blog, letter, email, brochure or speech, the most important
part of the writing process happens BEFORE you write one word.

While many people prefer to skip this step and ignore its very existence, it’s essential to prepare and gather as much information as possible about the subject for which you are creating copy. (And when you don’t go through these steps, your response/results, will undoubtedly tell the tale!)

Copywriting is not creative writing

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

Copywriting is all about writing for businesses, writing to sell.

There can and often is an element of creativity to it, but it’s not creative writing, and I find myself often explaining this to people who call or e-mail asking about our “creative writing services.” Copywriting is NOT the same as writing fiction, a novel, poetry or a play.