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Are You Failing For Success, Or Failing To Succeed?-Weekend #Wordpour

by Sheral DeVaughn March 19, 2021

Are You Failing For Success, Or Failing To Succeed?-Weekend #Wordpour

We all have failures in our personal and professional lives. The question becomes, "how do we recover from it?" And is it possible that failing is what makes us become successful in our businesses in the end?

Posted in #bizfailure, #bizsuccess, #blogposts, #businessfailure, #businesssuccess, #c3specialties, #contentwriting, #copy, #copycontent, #copywriter, #copywriting, #entrepreneur, #failtosucceed, #failureissuccess, #freelance copywriter and editor, #smallbiz, #smallbizfailure, #smallbizsuccess, #smallbusiness, #smallbusinessfailure, #smallbusinesssuccess, #solopreneur, #womeninbusiness, #wordassassin, #wordpour, #writeright

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Does Your Copy Sizzle or Suck? How Can You Tell?

by Sheral DeVaughn March 16, 2021

Does Your Copy Sizzle or Suck? How Can You Tell?

You've spent countless hours writing all about what you do and how great your copy is. So many hours that you can't remember the last time you cooked dinner or watched a movie with your spouse. So why isn't anyone buying what you're selling?

There's a good chance it's because your copy sucks.

So how do you know if you're writing bad copy? Here's a few examples:

Posted in #badcopy, #blogposts, #brandcontent, #contentwriting, #copy, #copycontent, #copywriter, #copywriting, #copywritingsecrets, #copywritingtips, #goodcopy, #salescopy, #shittycopy, #smallbiz, #smallbusiness, #valueemails, #websitecopy, #wordassassin, #wordpour, #writeright

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The Best of Both (Whiskey) Worlds- Weekend #Wordpour

by Sheral DeVaughn March 12, 2021

The Best of Both (Whiskey) Worlds- Weekend #Wordpour

We wondered if it was possible to create something new and valuable while staying true to your craft.

Teaming up to create a better idea or product is what drew me to this weekend's #wordpour selection. Okay, the bourbon might have had a little something to do with my choice too. I wouldn't be enjoying any of it without the teamwork of the two whiskey legends who created Legent.

Posted in #bourbon, #brandcontent, #brandstories, #contentwriting, #copywriter, #copywriting, #entrepreneur, #FredNoe, #Japanesewhisky, #JimBeam, #Kentuckybourbon, #Kentuckywhiskey, #Legent, #LegentBourbon, #ShinjiFukuyo, #smallbiz, #smallbusiness, #solopreneur, #Suntory, #whiskey, #wordpour

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Do you know the Best Copywriting Secret? Stop Using All The Words!

by Sheral DeVaughn March 9, 2021

Do you know the Best Copywriting Secret? Stop Using All The Words!

Most people think they need to use more words to explain their product or service when writing copy. They think they need to come up with continuous clever lines. They use jargon or big words to impress and sound like an expert.

What you're doing is making your customers or readers tune out.

So how do you deliver an effective message without using "all the words?" Stick with the "Less is More" approach to each of the following:

Posted in #c3specialties, #contentwriting, #copy, #copycontent, #copyninja, #copywriter, #copywriting, #copywritingsecrets, #copywritingtips, #entrepreneur, #freelance copywriter and editor, #goodcopy, #headlines, #professionalservices, #smallbiz, #smallbusiness, #solopreneur, #wordassassin, #wordpour, #writeright

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A Story Passed Down Through 26 Generations: Weekend #Wordpour

by Sheral DeVaughn March 5, 2021

A Story Passed Down Through 26 Generations: Weekend #Wordpour

It's no secret that when I'm not working on copywriting and copy content, I love to enjoy a little liquid magic to reflect on the stories of the lands and brands behind them. One wine family stood out more than the others for me. Theirs is a brand story worthy of sharing.

Posted in #Antinori, #Antinori Wines #Tignanello #SuperTuscans, #brandcontent, #brandstories, #c3specialties, #cabernetfranc, #cabernetsauvignon, #chianticlassico, #contentwriting, #copy, #copycontent, #copywriter, #copywriting, #freelance copywriter and editor, #goodcopy, #Italianwines, #sangiovese, #TuscanWines, #Tuscany, #winemakers, #WinePairings, #womeninbusiness, #wordassassin, #wordpour, #writeright

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Small Business

by Sheral DeVaughn March 2, 2021

We know all about lust, greed, pride, and envy, and their pals' gluttony, sloth, and wrath, but how often do we think of the deadly seven with respect to our business?

Posted in #7DeadlySins, #c3specialties, #copy, #copywriting, #professionalservices, #SBPACE, #smallbiz, #smallbusiness, #wordassassin, #wordpour

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The Whiskey Brand Story Time Forgot: Weekend #Wordpour

by Sheral DeVaughn February 26, 2021

The art of phenomenal copywriting and content writing centers around being able to share a great story.

So I was shocked as a copywriter and whiskey enthusiast for this story to have only come out recently about one of the most historic whiskey brands/companies in the United States. Which story you might ask? The story of one of the greatest master distillers you've likely never heard of before.

Posted in #BlackHistoryMonth, #brandcontent, #brandstories, #Brown-Forman, #c3specialties, #contentwriting, #copywriter, #copywriting, #goodcopy, #JackDaniels, #Lynchburg, #Nathan"Nearest"Green, #Tennesseewhiskey, #UncleNearest, #whiskey, #wordassassin, #wordpour, #writeright

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Copywriting or Creating Content? How to Know If You Are Writing Right

by Sheral DeVaughn February 23, 2021

Copywriting or Creating Content? How to Know If You Are Writing Right

In business, we know we have to get our message out in front of customers in order to get sales conversions, but when should you be using copywriting and when should you focus on creating content? Is there even a difference?

Spoiler alert: yes, there is a difference.

While copywriting and content writing are similar, there are a couple of major differences.

The first difference is in the purpose of what you are writing. Copywriting is the art of selling people on an idea, a brand, or a belief. The intent behind it is to persuade a customer to buy or use a product or service. Copywriting blends the product and voice or story of a company together to create branding. It plays upon feelings and emotions that are tied to a particular product or service.

Content is writing with a specific purpose in mind meant to inform, educate, or entertain. Often times you'll hear this referred to as value writing, because it offers customers something they can use without having a hard pitch thrown at them. It needs to pass quality information along that aligns with your brand's voice, but is a really good read as well.

Copywriting sells an idea. Content writing aims creates valuable content to help your audience understand your brand's voice and create interest.

The next difference is the job itself.

Content writers can be anyone. They don't have to be professionals. Anyone and everyone on social media writes content with every post. Some are better than others. Some examples of content writing (besides you Aunt Molly's latest dinner commentary on Facebook) are blog posts (like this one), books/e-books, newspaper or magazine articles, and newsletters.

Copywriters are professionals whose job is to write compelling marketing copy. It can come in a variety of forms from slogans and taglines, to websites, email campaigns, and social media ads. Copywriters have developed their skills to more effectively sell you on a marketing idea.

Business owners will need to use a balance of both writing styles in order to grow their customer base. The secret is knowing when to use each type so you will always know how to write "right."

Sheral~Owner/Founder of C3 Specialties

Posted in #brandcontent, #brandstories, #c3specialties, #contentwriting, #copy, #copycontent, #copywriter, #copywriting, #copywritingtips, #freelance copywriter and editor, #goodcopy, #professionalservices, #smallbiz, #smallbusiness, #wordassassin, #wordpour, #writeright

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Falling Into the Rabbit Hole: Weekend #Wordpour

by Sheral DeVaughn February 19, 2021

Falling Into the Rabbit Hole: Weekend #Wordpour

Recently I was asked why a freelance copywriter like myself was taking time to wax poetically in a blog post about whiskeys and wines...what could possibly connect these two seemingly different things?

Posted in #brandcontent, #brandstories, #c3specialties, #copy, #copyninja, #copywriter, #copywriting, #copywritingtips, #freelance copywriter and editor, #RabbitHole, #RabbitHoleBoxergrail, #RabbitHolerye, #rye, #whiskey, #wordassassin, #wordpour, #writeright

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How to Write Good Copy When You Aren't A Copywriter

by Sheral DeVaughn February 16, 2021

How to Write Good Copy When You Aren't A Copywriter

Copywriting isn't as easy as people think it is. It's even hard for professional copywriters at times. So how do you write good copy if you aren't very good at writing?

Posted in #brandcontent, #brandstories, #c3specialties, #copy, #copyninja, #copywriter, #copywriting, #copywritingtips, #freelance copywriter and editor, #goodcopy, #professionalservices, #smallbusiness, #wordassassin, #wordpour, #writeright

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Weekend Wordpour: La Cuadrilla

by Sheral DeVaughn February 12, 2021

Deciding which story to tell tonight was a no brainer for me since not only is the wine so great, but the story is so inspiring. It's a story proving that if you build each other up, everyone succeeds.

In this story, the assistants truly become the masters.

Posted in #bbqwine, #brandstories, #c3specialties, #Californiawines, #copyninja, #copywriter, #copywriting, #LaCuadrilla, #LaCuadrillawine, #Rhoneblend, #StolpmanVineyards, #Syrah, #wordpour, #writeright

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Should You Hire A Freelance Copywriter or Professional Services Company?

by Sheral DeVaughn February 9, 2021

Should You Hire A Freelance Copywriter or Professional Services Company?

At some point over the course of time, your business is going to need copywriting for your website content, social media ads, email campaigns, or any other number of written communications. So how do you know if you should hire an agency to handle all of your professional services or if you should hire a freelance copywriter?

Posted in #c3specialties, #copyninja, #copywriter, #copywriting, #freelance copywriter and editor, #marketingagencies, #professionalservices, #smallbiz, #smallbusiness, #wordpour, #writeright

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