shakyum:
So after learning how to write proposals here, I reactivated my fiverr acc and got my first order ever. By it seems i might still loose it

This off topic but I need help.
Designers here.
First frame client's initial logo
Seconds: his idea on how he want it to look like
Third what i delivered.

Nigga said I am off his idea, like where did I get it wrong?

Your buffalo looks uglier and the one he had. Someone will have to look hard to recognize what's on the logo you designed.
Try give him something modern, and change the font to something more readable.

#Justmythoughts

Valwezzy:


Leave it.

thanks alot... I really appreciate... upwork wan kill us with charges ooo... tax come still join.. what's the tax percentage charge please ?

emperorsversion:


thanks alot... I really appreciate... upwork wan kill us with charges ooo... tax come still join.. what's the tax percentage charge please ?

Tax is only applicable to US citizens/residents.

shakyum:
So after learning how to write proposals here, I reactivated my fiverr acc and got my first order ever. By it seems i might still loose it

This off topic but I need help.
Designers here.
First frame client's initial logo
Seconds: his idea on how he want it to look like
Third what i delivered.

Nigga said I am off his idea, like where did I get it wrong?

Sorry but truly the logo kinda look off. I don't know if it's the logo shadow or something.

Tickles001:


Your buffalo looks uglier and the one he had. Someone will have to look hard to recognize what's on the logo you designed.
Try give him something modern, and change the font to something more readable.

#Justmythoughts

my thoughts exactly cc shakyum

jonextee:


Thanks a lot for your feedback.

Yes, you're right and that's why I used it for this thread - the right audience...and and I'm sure you're a celebrity here of course...

But pls can you help me point out my lead-in copies...so I could know when and not to use them..


I don't understand the term lead-in copies well..

Thanks as I humbly await your response.

I meant the first 2 - 3 paragraphs of your email.

FORMULA #6: HISTORICAL STORY

You can also use a popular or under-the-radar story from history to ILLUSTRATE your point and DEMONSTRATE why subscribers should buy.

Here’s how you could lay this out in an email:

1 Tell a historical story…
2. Talk about what is crazy, funny, or relevant about this.
3 State the point/moral/lesson of this story.
4 Link that to the product.
5 CTA

Here is an example:

Subject line: Nutrition secrets of a 152-year-old man

Almost four hundred years ago, doctors in England performed an autopsy on the oldest man to ever live. And what they found during this autopsy could reveal the secret to living the longest and healthiest life possible.

Here’s the story:

A man named Thomas Parr was born in in the year 1483 in England. As he got older, “Old Tom Parr” became somewhat of a legend.

(There’s even a statue of him at Westminster Abbey in England.)

During his long and fruitful life, he got married twice. First in his 80’s and again at age 122.

When he died in the year 1635 (at the ripe old age of 152), doctors couldn’t wait to figure out just how this man was able to live so long. A physician named William Harvey performed his autopsy.

(William Harvey was also the first doctor to discover how blood circulates in our bodies.)

During his autopsy he made a shocking discovery. He found that Old Tom Parr’s organs were in a perfect state. He reasoned that Tom Parr was perfectly healthy… and had just died because of old age.

Now keep in mind, this was long before the invention of “modern medicine.” They didn’t have prescription drugs we have today that are supposed to “save” you.

All they had… was food.

The people who lived during these times had the same tools you have available today. And their diets consisted only of “regular food.” They lived off the food they can grow in the ground and from the animals they raised.

Here’s the important lesson you can take from this:

Most sicknesses and illnesses come as a result of problems with the way your internal organs are functioning. Either you’re lacking key nutrients… or your organs have been damaged from overuse... or they’ve been exposed to harmful toxins and chemicals that are wreaking havoc on your insides.

Either way, making sure your organs are functioning properly, the way God intended them to, is something you need to focus on if you want your body to run the way it should.

That’s why we talk so much about this topic in our [PRODUCT NAME].

We go in depth on the best foods to eat that can help your internal organs run like well oiled machines.

Specifically, we teach you about the 20+ best foods you can add to your diet to help your liver, kidneys, intestines, pancreas, eyes, heart and lungs to function better.

You might not live to be 152 years old like Old Tom Parr… but if you take care of your body… your body will take care of you for decades to come.

You’ll have more energy... your skin will be more vibrant… you’ll start shedding pounds of fat, and you’ll feel like you’re ten years younger… just by following the simple to follow system we outline in [PRODUCT NAME].

If you want to learn how you can “eat” your way back to good health… so you can start having more energy… better quality sleep… and lose pounds of body fat off your frame… all while your body starts to heal itself… then check out our [PRODUCT NAME] today:

Click here to learn more about [PRODUCT NAME]

[NAME]

P.S.

The price of [PRODUCT NAME] is rising 500% in a few days. Get it before the price goes up.

Thanks Boss

Olawrites:
Got my first ever job on Upwork, $40

This is surely a starting point. I'm happy

Thanks Venz///al, cute//zt, Me..klex

Congrats, bro! I am delighted for you.

I'd suggest you overdeliver with this one. That first 5 star review will matter a lot.

Keep winning.

OYENIYIJK:
Thanks Boss

You are welcome, my brother.

Have you kick-started anything yet? We've been here together since day ONE...

EMAIL FORMULA #7: Metaphor/Kind of Like…

Use a metaphor, simile, or analogy to introduce a CONCEPT that sells your product.

How to lay it out in an email:

1 Have you ever ____________ or I was __________ the other day and I noticed ___________

2. That reminded me of/it reminds me of/it’s kind of like/this is just like…

3. The thing is, if you want to ________, you need to ________

4. Introduce the product as the easiest/fastest/cheapest/most effective way to do 3 above.

5. CTA.

Here’s an example:

Subject line: Look at the size of this thing (pic included)

I just got back from vacation/a destination wedding in The Bahamas...

Which is why you haven't heard from me for over a week.

I've been unplugged (for the most part)... and NOT working at all, which was a nice change of pace.

Now, I know you're probably getting ready for a day of Qs, brews, booze and freedom to celebrate the second best day of the year (Independence Day), but before I let you go I wanted to show you the sea monster I caught when I was in the Bahamas.

And I promise the "client getting" lesson I tie into this will change the way you go about "prospecting" for copywriting clients, forever.

So...

On Friday, the groom asked if any of us wanted to go fishing on a charter boat.

I jumped at the opportunity - I'd never done it before.

So we headed into town, hopped on a boat and started cruising away from shore.


^^Captain F'n Ahab over here^^

I, like most things in life, suck at fishing. The last time I went fishing was years ago, and it was in a lake.

So I didn't expect to catch much.

My buddies were all pretty good.

They were droppin their lines in and pullin in fish like it was their job. One of em caught three fish before I even had my pole set up.

Bastard.

The fish they caught were small. About 1-2lbs each. Decent size.



What they were doing was dropping their lines all the way down to the ocean floor. They were fishing for bottomfeeders. Everyone on the boat was dropping their hooks down to the same depth. And they were finding some pretty decent success.

Me?

My line was rigged without a sinker. So I was going for fish closer to the surface.

It kind of sucked to watch everyone catch all these little fish, while I was catching nothing.

(Especially because we had a $25 bet on the line for who could catch the biggest fish.)

But then...

All of a sudden...

I saw this fish swimming a few feet under the surface. Thing was like 3.5 feet long. It was YUGE!

So, I employed the same strategy that I do with copywriting clients.

I went for the low hanging fruit. I didn't drop my hook where everyone else did. I zigged, when they zagged.

That's because I knew this ONE fish was bigger than all the fish they had caught at the point, combined.

(Get the copywriting client connection here, yet?)

I dropped my bait right in front of the fish, and pulled this thing right out of the water...



That there's called a Remora. Technically, they're a "garbage fish" you can't eat. They're suckers. They suck onto whales and sharks and clean them off as they swim. Damn freeloaders.

I had to throw it back, which was fine.

But look how easy it was to catch the biggest fish of the day (at that time).

(BTW, this is NOT the "big catch" I alluded to in the subject line, I'll show you that monster in a second.)

I saw a big fish. I dropped my line a foot in front of it's face. And I pulled it in.

This is NOT what a lot of copywriters do. They try to drop their hooks where a million other people are fishing. They all have the same bait, and only the "little fish" in their market bite. They reel in small jobs and have to work hard to get em.

I like to find the bigger fish, drop the perfect bait right in front of em, and only have to reel a few feet of line in to bring em on board.

Which would you rather have, btw? You want small-time clients? Or you want the whales? Which do you think will bring you closer to your goals?

Now... while we were fishing, our captain set up a BIG hook with a piece of live bait.

And this thing was sitting in the water for hours while we went about our business.

Nothing seemed to be happening with it. So we almost kind of forgot about it.

My buddies were catching small fish.

I was catching medium sized fish.

And all of a sudden...

The line on the big reel started RUNNIN'.

HOT DIGGITY DAMN!

We got something big.

So all of a sudden, the captain of the ship hands the reel to me. And this thing is running fast, man.

I started reeling and it almost pulls me in.

Thank god the first mate ran in and grabbed the pole, I woulda been swimmin with whatever the heck was on the end of that line.

I started reeling this monster in - whatever it was. And it was one of the toughest fights of my life. Every turn of the reel was a GRIND. My arms were fatiguing quicker than any drop set I've ever done at the gym.

And as we were all watching to see this sea monster appear as it got closer and closer to the surface... ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE.

The captain of the boat grabbed the gaf (that long pole with a hook on the end), and as he did that... the other gaf that was hanging came loose. It fell thru the air and landed right in the captain's hand.

Blood splattered EVERYWHERE.

It was F'in CHAOS.

Guy was gushing blood. He ripped the hook from his hand. The first mate ran to get him a bandage and I was left holding the pole.

My buddies ran over and helped me into "the fighting char" while all this was happening. And now that I had some leverage I started reeling this MOFO in.

Nice and slow.

Steady now.

Reeling it in.

Not too fast, don't want to snap the line.

Eventually, I got it to the surface. We thought it might be a big grouper.

But then we saw what it was:
A fricken 200lb nurse shark!

Holy smokes!

It was a damn sea monster!

Now, we didn't pull it in the boat. We cut the line, because you're not allowed to catch sharks. And I was kind of glad we didn't pull this monster aboard.

But it was pretty cool to see the result of just putting a piece of bait out there, forgetting about it, and when the time is right, reeling in a big monster.

That's one of the strategies I teach the copywriters I work with.

You're going to have strategies that catch small fish. You're going to have strategies that catch medium fish. And you're going to have some strategies that take a bit more time to work... but those ones will catch the biggest fish of all.

This is why I do content.

I know it's not going to bring me a big client RIGHT NOW.

It might not bring me a big client next week, or next month.

But if I leave these "hooks" in the water long enough.... eventually something BIG will happen.

That's how you get the big gigs.

One of my retainers took five months to come thru.

Five months.

Almost half a year of going back and forth, negotiating... planning... doing the dance.

That's how it happens sometimes in this game, bruh.

Alright, this email is long enough. And I know you wanna get out and celebrate AMERICA.

But think about all the client getting lessons right here in this email.

Don't follow the herd, forge your own path.... and you could wind up with something exciting.

Happy July 4th.

You'll be hearing from me again real soon.
[name]

Mhizausta:
You are welcome, my brother.

Have you kick-started anything yet? We've been here together since day ONE...

Yes Boss. Results go show with the Lord's Grace!!!

EMAIL FORMULA #8: Q and A

It’s very powerful when you can compile questions that a lot of prospects have and answer them in an email.

Many of the subscribers may have similar questions…

Or they probably would gain more clarity on certain aspects of what you are promoting.

So when you write for clients, think about how to infuse Q&A emails.

Also, some emails will be written to answer JUST ONE question asked by a subscriber who replied to maybe the previous email sent or another email earlier sent out.

Here’s How To Lay It Out In An Email:

1 Someone asked me a question (my comments will follow).

2 Post question or a screengrab of the question (with the sender’s name scrubbed out).

3. Answer the question (what and why, not HOW).

4. If you’d like to learn more/the real way to do this, then go here and get this (CTA).

Here’s an example:

Subject: Questions moms ask before saying “YES” to start potty training…

The mothers who are able to greatly lighten their workload are the ones who ask the most questions…

O’er the last few days, I have gotten some hard-nosed questions concerning the Start Potty Training program.

Wow, I love you girls who have literally held my feet to the fire over Carol’s program.

Because at the end of the day, I only want you to get the program if you know, deep within you, that it is the bridge between you and a diaper-free kid who uses the toilet without any help from you.

So, I wanted to quickly share some of the questions that have been flooding my inbox.
Chances are good that you have one of these questions troubling your mind, but have been too shy to hit my inbox.

So here they are; answered for you…

1. What if my kid is too stubborn?
Awesome! That’s an opportunity for you…


…an opportunity to bond with your kiddo and break that streak of stubbornness.

Your job is to show him WHY he has to get out of diapers and onto the potty.


Then you need to LEAD him on HOW to do just that. Following Carol’s method will help create a bond between you and kiddo that will promptly smash down that stubborn streak.

2. What if I have twins?
Congrats! Twins are great

Whether you have twin girls, twin boys, mixed twins, or even triplets… what works for one will work for all.

And if you are still expecting to beget kids, you will need to also get them potty trained when the time comes. So you need to have this skill stashed in your back pocket now.


3 Will my kid really be trained in 3 days?


I don’t think it really matters how long your kid takes to get trained, what matters is that IT WILL HAPPEN if you follow the start potty training program to the T.
Some kids will EASILY “get it” in those 3 days and be fully trained. Others will not.

It all depends on how much damage you’ve already done to the kid’s psyche with your previous methods. And that’s why you need a better map to follow this time.

4 How much work do I have to put in?

My friend, it’s going to be some work!

I know you didn’t want to hear that and it’d you gritting your teeth.

But when you consider how much long term relief you’ll score from putting in a few days of hard work to potty train your kid the right way, it is well worth it.

5. Can you tell me what I am getting when I invest in the Start Potty Training program?

Of course

You will get access to trusted, solid and reliable information on how to successfully potty train your kid within a matter of days.

You will become privy to the same information that has helped a bucket load of moms around the world finally heal their potty training anxieties.

The program is condensed into three formats;

~~ Book format (PDF).
~~ Audio format.
And…
~~ Video format.

You can choose all or any of them that is convenient for you.

You will also get access to a few bonuses from Carol and also have access to her for any support related issue you may have.

That’s it, <firstname>.

So at this point you should have everything you need to make the best choice for you and your little one.

If that decision is to take the Start Potty Training program…

Then I’ll be pleased to have helped you cross off a major problem on your “mom’s worries list”.

All my best.

~Helen

P.S. if you’re NOW convinced that Start Potty Training is what you need and are ready to join the thousands of moms with success stories, then you should consider doing it now…

…because from what I heard, Carol might decide to jack the price up a lot more considering all the rave reviews the program is currently getting.

<Button that says: Get access now>

Lawnray:


Please help check mine too

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HwanXmLtE6XMY72PPm72T-6nBKAbMjeF8CKDlIZ-l3E/edit?usp=drivesdk

You write really well. I think this is well done. Of course, as you continue to practice, improvements will come.

ollybode:
@venzal thanks for your excellent work, a question for you please.
It is effortless for pros to pull out samples from the arsenal of the past work he has done.
But as a newbie, this might not be simple.
I know the best thing is to find a project and craft a copy as a sample. How does one come up with a brief that can help in writing, as proof of the sample

What do you mean by "a brief"?

Mhizausta:
You write really well. I think this is well done. Of course, as you continue to practice, improvements will come.

Wow, this made my day.. I will keep practicing

Thanks boss

Mhizausta:
What do you mean by "a brief"?

Like in one of your videos. You said the client provides you with some detail like age range, political affiliation etc. of his target market(subscribers).
That's what I meant by "brief",what helps in coming up with solid write up

Valwezzy:

Tax is only applicable to US citizens/residents.

ohh thanks

Good morning my fellow colleagues

I was going through Upwork and I realized some terms i didn't understand

Kindly explain what specialized profile,projects, and the portfolio...what am I supposed to fill in there...

P.S: how do I write my profile in a way to attract clients?

Thanks

Cc mhisturah,valweezy, awesomedude ,olawrites ,oyenikywj others

...God bless Venzal .

I wish I cud meet you someday

Nice thread But I don't know how to write

ImahGabi22:
Good morning my fellow colleagues

I was going through Upwork and I realized some terms i didn't understand

Kindly explain what specialized profile,projects, and the portfolio...what am I supposed to fill in there...

P.S: how do I write my profile in a way to attract clients?

Thanks

Cc mhisturah,valweezy, awesomedude ,olawrites,oyenikywj other s

1) The specialized profile allows you to narrow down your area of expertise.

For instance, we're all copywriters but what area of copywriting are you brilliant at?

Is it Ad copy, Email Marketing, sales page, sales letter, landing page, or VSL?

Another example --you're a footballer(Midfielder), what midfield position are you brilliant at? Defensive, Box-to-Box, Central, or attacking midfielder?

2) Prepackaged projects -- if you're familiar with Fiverr, that's where you'll find classical example.

I) for $5, I'll proofread and edit 1K words within 24hrs.

II) For $20, I'll proofread and edit 5k words in 2 days.

3) Your portfolio is the perfect place to showcase the best of your work, and many clients will use your portfolio as a basis to help decide whether they want to hire you for a project.


PS - Use AIDA OR PASO technique when writing your profile.

Who is Eve Pelastri, I got an email sent to me, I think it's one of us here because the email does not have a link.

I think it's a sample. Anyway, it was nice.
Anyone would fall for it.

Hello there,

You need to see this ?

Since this Pandemic, if you've noticed...

Some Companies have been going out of their way to keep their customers satisfied.

Crazy Bonuses and Super cheap Deals, Like for example, there is this one Popular

Telecommunication company known as MTN, You've probably heard of them or not.

Thanks to MTN, we now can send 10free SMS every single day, I think that is awesome,

because it keeps me connected even if I do not have Airtime.

Now i took it upon myself to find some other interesting offers if you would call it that, but yes... Really sweet deals.

I went ahead and made a list of Three Awesome Deals and I want you to have it, for no reason at all.

Regardless I wish you take advantage, because it is just the right thing to do after reading this far.

Here is what I Found

#1. Get Free Domain, you can do this over and over to get as many Domain as you need.

Hello !!!

This alone is awesome, now you can take your business online without having to pay anything,

I also have a way to make money off of this alone, Which I will share with you in subsequent letters.

It doesnt end there...



#2. You get Lifetime Access [Groove sell] to the best funnel builder online, Totally for free, do not pay anything.

You also get LIFETIME Access Groove Funnels LITE.

Can you beat That?

Do you know what this means?

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You also can now build Landing pages and sales funnels for life without Paying anything else.

Click here to take advantage now.

I just don't mean to sound pushy, but these are not my offering in other words,

I do not know how long thsese deals will be available for.

If I were you, I would just click this link below. .





To Your Success,

Eve Pelastri

emperorsversion:


so many persons lost their jobs this period.. but bro, we are about to be financially liberated.. let's just put in efforts

Bro I am interested in this writing stuff, can u be of help as in guidance...

Valwezzy:


1) The specialized profile allows you to narrow down your area of expertise.

For instance, we're all copywriters but what area of copywriting are you brilliant at?

Is it Ad copy, Email Marketing, sales page, sales letter, landing page, or VSL?

Another example --you're a footballer(Midfielder), what midfield position are you brilliant at? Defensive, Box-to-Box, Central, or attacking midfielder?

2) Prepackaged projects -- if you're familiar with Fiverr, that's where you'll find classical example.

I) for $5, I'll proofread and edit 1K words within 24hrs.

II) For $20, I'll proofread and edit 5k words in 2 days.

3) Your portfolio is the perfect place to showcase the best of your work, and many clients will use your portfolio as a basis to help decide whether they want to hire you for a project.


PS - Use AIDA OR PASO technique when writing your profile.

e don tey wey dey this game ba? You finish everything "kraptatattata". More winnings to you.
And please, does it make sense to submit proposal on weekend?

OYENIYIJK:

e don tey wey dey this game ba? You finish everything "kraptatattata". More winnings to you.
And please, does it make sense to submit a proposal on the weekend?

Lol
I have been on Upwork since November last year, though not active. But venzal's tutorial inspired me to get back and give it a shot one more time.

Yes, submit anytime you find a job you're sure you can deliver.

Valwezzy:


Lol
I have been on Upwork since November last year, though not active. But venzal's tutorial inspired me to get back and give it a shot one more time.

Yes, submit anytime you find a job you're sure you can deliver.

I doff my hat to you.


I like your writing styles... your footballing example killed that comment.

��

Goodluck418:
Been trying to become a copywriter for a long time now
But have not succeeded, I have read all kinds of material
(cashvertising, copywritibg handbook, boron letter etc)
But had problems with taking action.

Hope to overcome it on this thread.

Bro, kindly share these materials with me as I want to get my self engaged as an upcoming copywriter.
Thanks.

Email: adegoke.lukmon@gmail.com

Valwezzy:


1) The specialized profile allows you to narrow down your area of expertise.

For instance, we're all copywriters but what area of copywriting are you brilliant at?

Is it Ad copy, Email Marketing, sales page, sales letter, landing page, or VSL?

Another example --you're a footballer(Midfielder), what midfield position are you brilliant at? Defensive, Box-to-Box, Central, or attacking midfielder?

Choi it seems you watch alot of sport

IamGoke:


Bro, kindly share these materials with me as I want to get my self engaged as an upcoming copywriter.
Thanks.

Email: adegoke.lukmon@gmail.com

Adegoke just focus on the materials that OP has provided. Start with it
Too much can sometimes confuse you, believe me.

Zubbykan007:
please are you still on prolific? if yes.... what type of vpn do you use.... I don't mind even if it is premium vpn.

I've been using nord vpn, but my account was blocked and I no longer receive survey, but I now have a new account and I am afraid to use it till I get a good vpn.... please let me know the vpn you are using, I don't mind paying to subscribe as far as it can give me what I want. ... thanks

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