How to Write Great Copy: Learn the Unwritten Rules of Copywriting

In our visually dominated age, there is an even greater reason for copy to be beautifully and sharply written, to have impact and immediacy.

Dominic Gettins spent many years writing copy and training others to do so. In this slim elegantly written guide, he clearly demonstrates his ability to get his message across and shows readers how to do the same.

He articulates the uncodified knowledge copywriters and art directors use when writing ads for readers to apply to any communications they have to produce.The techniques and principles can be applied to any form of promotional writing, in national press, newsletters, press releases, direct mail shots, posters, TV, radio, and even internal reports and memos. He presents these in the form of 8 essential rules: 1.Know your target market; 2.Do research; 3.Answer the brief; 4.Be relevant; 5.Be objective; 6.Keep it simple; 7.Know your medium; 8.Be ambitious.

Author: Dominic Gettins
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 05/01/2006
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.32w x 0.52d
ISBN: 9780749446635

About the Author
Gettins, Dominic: - Dominic Gettins is a highly acclaimed copywriter who has received around 30 awards and citations from D&AD, Cannes, IPA and other advertising bodies including a Gold Medal from the New York Advertising Festival. He has written hugely successful campaigns and his ideas have been adopted by many leading organisations, including the BBC, Microsoft and Argos. He is now Creative Director at Euro RSCG London, one of the world's largest communication consultancies.