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Book Description

Many people train in graphic design and typography, but writing copy is often assumed to be a natural talent. However, there are simple techniques you can employ to craft strong written content with ease.

Using a series of exercises and illustrated examples of award-winning campaigns and communication, Copywriting takes you through step-by-step processes that can help you to write content quickly and effectively.

With insightful interviews from leading copywriters, as well as illustrated case studies of major brands that explore the challenges involved in creating cutting-edge copy, this book will provide you with all the tools you need to become a confident and versatile creative copywriter.

With chapters devoted to each specific medium, the book teaches the art of writing great copy for advertising and direct marketing, retailing, catalogues, company magazines, websites, branding and more.

Table of Contents

  1. Half Title
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction Copywriters learning from bakers and swimmers
  6. 1 Getting to grips with copywriting
  7. 2 The art of writing great copy
  8. 3 Writing for advertising and direct marketing
    1. Interview: Diane Ruggie, DDB
    2. Interview: Will Awdry, Ogilvy
    3. Case Study: Amnesty International
    4. Case Study: MemoMind Pharma
  9. 4 Writing for retailing and products
    1. Interview: Meredith Mathews, Half Price Books
    2. Interview: Dan Germain, Innocent Drinks
    3. Case Study: Method Home Products
    4. Case Study: Pret A Manger
  10. 5 Writing for catalogs
    1. Interview: Vincent Stanley, Patagonia
    2. Interview: Kate Tetlow, Jupiter Design
    3. Case Study: The Territory Ahead
    4. Case Study: Argos
  11. 6 Writing for company magazines and newsletters
    1. Interview: Conan Kisor, American Medical Association
    2. Interview: Sarah McCartney, Lush Times
    3. Case Study: Land Rover Onelife
    4. Case Study: Kodak One Magazine
  12. 7 Writing for websites and digital formats
    1. Interview: Mark Santus, Romeo Empire Design
    2. Interview: Catherine Toole, Sticky Content
    3. Case Study: Broad Stripe Butchers
    4. Case Study: Daily Candy
  13. 8 Writing for brand, marketing, and internal communications
    1. Interview: John Simmons, The Writer
    2. Interview: Steve Manning, Igor International
    3. Case Study: Serious Waste Management
    4. Case Study: Olive Media Products
  14. Further reading
  15. Index
  16. Picture credits
  17. Acknowledgments
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