3 secret writing formulas to keep handy

You can write B2B copy faster and easier when you follow these… [The Writer’ s Life]( February 4, 2021 Hi {NAME}, One of the great things about copywriting is that it's a learned skill. You can pick it up with the proper training and applied practice — no English degree required! And while I'm not a big fan of formulas when it comes to writing, because new writers often turn them into "rules" … I do think they can help boost your confidence when you're starting out. And when they are created by experts who have done the assignments time and time again, and have developed a proven process, they can also help you understand key copywriting principles. In his 25+ years as a freelance B2B copywriter, Steve Slaunwhite has discovered some key copywriting formulas, including three secret ones he reveals to you today. Of course, in order to make money from them, you need clients … So we are going to help you get your writing business launched by next Friday. You'll get the AWAI Training Team's undivided attention for five straight days … blast past any roadblocks … and get set up as a professional writer. No maybes, perhaps, or only ifs … you WILL launch by Friday (even if you don't "feel" ready). It's a big goal … But we've proven it works. [>> See for yourself here!]( In just five days, we'll help you with building up the "business" side of writing for yourself, landing your first client, setting achievable business goals, and strengthening your writing skills with short assignments and feedback … [>> Check out all the details right now so you can join in the fun!]( To your success, [Rebecca Matter's Signature] Rebecca Matter President, AWAI 3 Proven Copywriting Formulas You Don't Know (But Should) By Steve Slaunwhite [Man smiling and writing on laptop] Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels I admit I have a love-hate relationship with copywriting formulas. On the one hand, they capture the best practices of writing sales copy in a way that's easy to remember and apply. On the other, I don't like the "paint-by-numbers" aspect because that can limit thinking and creativity. After all, you want to be free to paint outside the lines occasionally! That said, formulas can be helpful as a tool (not a rule) for writing compelling sales copy. So, it's smart to have a few good ones in your writing toolkit. But before I share three of my secret formulas I think you'll find really useful, I want to make sure we're on the same page about what the Business-to-Business (B2B) market is for writers. I've been doing this for over 25 years now, and the demand has never been higher. The copy is short, easy to learn (even for new writers), and there's ZERO "hard" selling … And the writing assignments routinely take a few hours to finish, yet can pay upwards of a thousand dollars and more! Rebecca and I lay out all the details — from the exact writing projects you could be writing — to how much you'll be paid for each one in this video … [Click here to watch the video]( [(Click here to watch the video.)]( Okay, so now that you have a good understanding of what a great industry this is for writers of all experience levels — and why businesses need your help — the three formulas I'm going to outline will come in very handy for your next projects. You may already be familiar with well-known copywriting formulas like AIDA, The Motivating Sequence, and The 4 P'sTM, to name a few. Here are three more you probably haven't come across. That's because I developed these for the workshops and courses I teach and rarely share them publicly — until now. 1. The RICE formula for B2B marketing emails. This one is handy for writing promotional emails targeting B2B prospects, such as business owners, managers, and other professionals. - Relevant - Immediate - Concise - Easy-to-scan B2B prospects are often busy; in work-mode. They see the week ahead filled with tasks, projects, goals, and expectations. So they're most likely to respond to emails that are relevant to what's on their plate right now and give them an immediate benefit. And because these prospects receive dozens of emails each day, they don't have time to wade through a lot of information. So, your emails need to be concise and easy-to-scan. By the way, concise doesn't necessarily mean short. It simply means you're making every word count and keeping your copy as tight as possible. 2. The BALI formula for writing about benefits. When reviewing sales copy written by clients and students, I've noticed that many fall into the trap of writing benefit lines in just one or two ways. To the reader, that can get dull quickly. The BALI formula reminds you of all four variations so you can mix things up. - Before - After - List - Imagine Before refers to stating the benefit and then the feature. For example: [Benefit] Want to vanquish night-before presentation jitters? [Feature] In the workshop, you'll master a 3-step technique for … After refers to stating the benefit after the feature. For example: [Feature] Learn a 3-step technique for delivering presentations with confidence. [Benefit] No more night-before jitters! List refers to stating the main feature and then a bullet list of benefits. This variation works well when there are multiple benefits for a single feature. For example: [Feature] You'll walk away with a 3-step strategy that will enable you to: - [Benefit] - [Benefit] - [Benefit] Imagine refers to bringing the benefit vividly to life by using an example, scenario, or story. For example: Imagine giving an important presentation that is pivotal to your career or business. It's a tough group. They're staring skeptically at you as you begin. You could be nervous and uncertain — Who wouldn't be? — but you're not. Why? Because you learned a 3-step strategy … I wish I could say I came up with this formula while sitting on a beach in BALI! Sadly, I was in my home office due to the pandemic lockdown. 3. The 4 Cs formula for writing a headline. This is a well-tested formula for brainstorming headlines and evaluating candidates. I find it works well for B2B ads, emails, landing pages, and other offer-driven promotions. - Communicates a benefit - Creates a sense of urgency - Credible - Creative To use this formula for brainstorming, start with the first C. Jot down headline ideas that communicate the big benefit. Next, explore ways to give it a "now" factor by creating urgency or another compelling reason to pay attention now. Next, check that it's credible. Contrary to popular belief, headlines with exaggerated claims don't work well — particularly with B2B offers. Finally, play with ideas for making your headline interesting, fresh, inventive, or otherwise creative. What can you say that will make it pop? Does a winning headline need to have all those characteristics? No. There are always outliers. However, in my experience, the closer your headline is to checking off those four Cs, the more likely it is to work well. So, those are the three copywriting formulas you may not know but should. Give one of these a try the next time you're writing sales copy. Just remember that these formulas are tools, not rules. Don't ever let a formula replace your thinking and imagination. If you'd like to learn more about Business-to-Business copywriting, check out my new program: [Modern B2B Copywriting](. I cover every aspect of B2B copywriting in this program, and share more secrets and strategies I've learned over two-plus decades as a freelance B2B writer. Do you have any questions about getting started as a B2B copywriter? Let us know in the comments. 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