There are only two kinds of headlines. Unfortunately, most of us end up with the bad kind. Let’s call that the “write and hope” kind of headline Instead of the “writing and hoping”, we really want to create “predictably clickable” headlines. And we want to write them every single time. But that’s not how we […]
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Why Kids Seem To Learn More Quickly Than Adults
Do Kids Learn at a Faster Rate Than Adults? You’ve heard the line many times before, haven’t you? And at times, it does seem like kids learn at a blinding pace. But why does this phenomenon occur? Is it because kids are smart or just that we are more accommodating as trainers? When learning there’s […]
[Continue reading...]Why Sales Pages Are Annoyingly Difficult To Write
One of the toughest tasks a business owner can have is when it’s time to write a sales page. You know that it’s unlikely your product or service will sell unless you have that sales page. Yet, once you sit down to write something, it’s almost impossible to write anything down. And when you do, […]
[Continue reading...]How To Use Contrast To Prevent Headlines From Going Flat (And Other Headline Tips)
How do you write a headline that works? How do you write a catchy headline? If you’ve ever wondered if your headline is lacking some oomph, it might be because of an incredibly simple omission. It’s the lack of contrast in your headline. Contrast works in real life with colours, textures or flavours. Not surprisingly, […]
[Continue reading...]How To Write Better Headlines With One Thought
Is there a way to write better headlines? Most of us never know why our headlines aren’t working as they should. We listen to all those fruitcakes who tell us how to write ‘better’ headlines. Hey, you don’t need to listen to anyone. You just need to focus on one thing. If you tell me […]
[Continue reading...]Why “Normal Headlines” Are More Powerful Than “Clickbait Headlines”
How do you write headlines? Do Clickbait Headlines Work? Can a normal headline be just as powerful? Clickbait headlines seem to be designed to get our curiosity. But what makes a clickbait headline so attractive in the first place? And how do we write “normal” headlines that are far superior in getting the attention of […]
[Continue reading...]The Magic of Double-Whammy Headlines: And How To Use Their Enormous Power
How do you write a headline that works? Is there a headline writing formula? Laurel and Hardy. Batman and Robin. Superman. Which is the odd one out? Yup, it’s the guy who can’t handle Kryptonite, of course. If Superman is in trouble, there’s almost no one to rescue him. But Hardy or Batman can get […]
[Continue reading...]3 Ways To Write Headlines Under Pressure
How do you write intensely curious headlines—even if a deadline is looming? When writing headlines, you often get stuck. Can grammar come to the rescue when under pressure? Find out how grammar class helps you write outstanding headlines in a jiffy. In this Series on ‘How To Write Headlines’, you will learn: Part 1: How […]
[Continue reading...]Why Writing Headlines Can Be An Excellent Brainstorming Exercise For Real Articles
How do you write headlines that work? How do you write great headlines that keep readers engaged? Do you often get stuck when trying to come up with article topics? Find out how writing headlines can help you get unstuck quickly. Right click here and ‘save as’ to download this episode to your computer. Back […]
[Continue reading...]How To Stop Feeling Overwhelmed (And Why Some People Are Always Overwhelmed And Others Aren’t)
Can you stop feeling overwhelmed? Why do we feel overwhelmed in our lives? Almost all of us have varying levels of stress. Yet some of us are always in a fog, always struggling. Is there a fix? And is it a non-overwhelming one? It’s too tiring to give into a feeling of always being overwhelmed. […]
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