HELP: I'm Addicted to Copywriting

This addiction of mine runs right to the soul of my being.

At night, during the day, I can’t help thinking I have to get back to my computer. I have to write something. I have to see results.

With every win, I’m drawn back to the keyboard, banging away, always on the lookout for an idea that sells—and then making the magic to move readers to click “buy.” It’s overwhelming. But that’s probably why I was, well, pretty damn good at it—generating over $100 million in sales from the power of my words.

This addiction started when I was paid $500 to write a two-page letter. But it really took off when I got hefty sums to write and life-changing royalties based on sales.

There’s no better feeling in the world than seeing the money roll in and knowing you’re getting a piece of the action. It’s intoxicating.

Which is why, even in retirement, I get up every day with the urge to sit down at the computer and write something—like a pusher, helping others get addicted to this incredible career.

I think copywriting was built into me. Voted most talkative in high school. Got my degree in speech. It was like I was built for it. Honestly, it was never like work—it was fun. Instead of talking to a few people, I could reach the masses with my words. And to see the money roll in—wow—all based on the power of my words.

But not just any words—persuasive thoughts and words that moved people to take action. That’s what I find most addicting. Not just the opens on my emails (averaging 35% or clicks at 3-4%), but the money that rolls in. Ka-ching.

I’m surprised you haven’t figured that out. This is why you get an email from me every day. I simply can’t stop—not only writing but sharing my ideas. It’s really part of my legacy, to share the winning approaches I developed over years of trial and error.

Because when I’m gone, my strategies go with me. I was so blessed in my career to have found copywriting.

In fact, I was proud to say I was a copywriter before anyone even knew what a copywriter was! I worked from home.

I typed letters for a living. I got paid like an author. I took the kids to and from school, coached their sports, went to jiu-jitsu at lunch, and had a hot meal on the table when my wife got home from work.

Yes, this addiction provided all that and more—the freedom to do what I want, when I want. How cool is that?

This brings me to the point of my letter today. Not just to confess my addiction to you, but to reach out in the most personal way I can.

I’ll be turning 70 this year. I’m not sure how much longer I’ll be coaching. But if you want to join me on this marvelous journey, I’m only going to have a few spaces this year.

This is your invitation to join me on the ride and use my approach to writing high-level copy, enjoying the same kind of success I have.

Click here to secure your spot before I hang it up.

My next session begins March 26.

Best,

Doug

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