The Michel Fortin Blog

The other day, an aspiring copywriter asked me a question that I hear all too often: "How do I distinguish myself from other copywriters?" The answer is not an easy one. It takes some thought, some time, and perhaps some inspiration. But time...

The greater portion of my career has been in copywriting, selling, and direct marketing. And one of the common denominators I've found in any successful piece of copy is the power of risk reversal. That is, taking more of a risk from the sale...

A member in my coaching program asked a question about the legality of using an alias or pseudonym in copy. In other words, a pen name. That is, is it legal to write the copy in the voice of a fictitious character, or telling the story of a...

The world is changing today so fast it's really hard to keep up. Just a few years ago pretty much everybody worked for someone else. For most, it was the smart thing to do. Safe, secure, benefits -- the whole bit. How things change. Today,...

What's the single, most important element in copywriting? Let me say it another way. You've done your research. You found a starving market. Your product fills a need. And your sales copy shines with benefits. If everything is so perfect, then...

Recently, Terry Dean wrote an awesome article, entitled "Copy is King and Other Common Lies." The article boils down to the fact that the market and the offer come first. Copy is still important. Design plays an important role, too. But copy...

After participating in a recent product launch (something I very rarely do), our Platinum Group was discussing the issue and I wanted to share those insights with you. Considering the recent hysteria behind the massive Apple iPad launch, it got...

Last night while watching TV, my wife and I had an interesting debate on the whole "The Secret" phenomena. And we came to the very same conclusions. I believe in the law of attraction. I also like the premise behind the book, which is largely...

If your car needed repair work, would you go to a garage that offers free estimates? You likely would. Today, most garages offer them. Not only has it become a customary practice, but also everyone expects a free estimate from...