The Adweek Copywriting Handbook

A fun and authoritative guide to writing masterful copy Great copy is the heart and soul of the advertising business, whether it‘s for print, television, radio, or any other medium. In The Adweek Copywriting Handbook, legendary copywriter and ad man Joseph Sugarman provides proven guidelines and expert advice on what it takes to write copy that will entice, motivate, and move customers to buy. Sugarman walks you step by step through the entire copywriting process?from getting prepared to researching products and markets to getting ideas down on paper and polishing them to a brilliant sheen. He explains the vital elements that make great copy and explores the emotional triggers that convince consumers to buy. Sugarman gives you all the tools and tactics you need to write the same kind of effective selling copy that has brought him fame and fortune. For anyone who wants to break into the advertising business, or ad pros who just want to get better at what they do, this is the ultimate companion resource. Complete with real examples of high-quality copy for various media, this practical and authoritative guide will tell you everything you need to know to write great copy?and get ahead in the cutthroat world of advertising. > ?Joe Vitale, author, There‘s a Customer Born Every Minute > ?Richard Thalheimer, President, The Sharper Image > ?Albert Gore, former Vice President of the United States