COPYWRITING WITH HEART: Learn How to Jumpstart Your Copywriting Career, Write Authentic Marketing Messages, Craft Powerful Sales Pages…and More! by M. Shannon Hernandez
START DATE: This class is currently closed.
DURATION: 5 weeks
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Have you dreamed of turning your love of writing into a service you can offer to others? Or...do you have a business of your own and need to understand the world of copywriting and content writing better, so you can sell more products and services?
This 5-week course provides an in-depth look at how to craft authentic marketing messages through various forms of webcopy. All materials submitted are reviewed and thoughtful, specific feedback will be provided to each student.
Jumpstart your copywriting career and join this class for in-depth learning and a dive into the world of all things webcopy!
This class starts on Monday, February 15, 2016.
This course meets for 5 weeks (Monday, February 15 - Friday, March 18, 2016).
On Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 1PM ET, the instructor will host a live Q&A session via telephone. You will be able to call in and get your most pressing questions answered, as well as engage with the other members of the class and share your ideas.
Format
Each class module is delivered via video with guided worksheets at the beginning of the week. Students submit their weekly work to the instructor for individual feedback.
You will be able to download the videos and guided worksheets so you can reference them at any time.
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Shannon absolutely rocks when it comes to writing email copy! Over the course of one month, Shannon helped me write 5 emails for a business I had just started. I had a small list, so conversion in sales was really important to me. All of my emails had an average open rate of 48% and a click through rate of 2%. Because of the email campaigns Shannon and I worked on together, I had 18 people attend my event which resulted in $1600 in sales over a 3 day period! I plan on using these same emails (or at least ones similar in nature) to create future campaigns and drive people to my classes. ~Monique Cunningham, doTerra Consultant
I recently took an online class called “Copywriting with Heart” with Shannon. I was looking for an alternative way to use my writing and perhaps start a new career. During the course, Shannon was very detailed, and I most appreciated how much of herself and her career tips she was willing to share. In this 5-week course, I created my own website, blog, Facebook, and Twitter accounts—and my goal is to generate some business creating course content for others that is heartfelt and meaningful. Shannon is so charming and genuine, and her classes are informative and well-thought out. ~ Jeanne Golden-Burke
I contacted Shannon because I was looking to update and refresh Identity Magazine’s “About Us” page. I loved that Shannon took the time to interview me, via phone, because she was able to capture so much of the content from my head, and write into the page. This also allowed her to understand the overall tone I wanted to convey. Since the page has gone live, I have been getting so many positive comments! If you are looking for an organized, skilled, copy writing expert, Shannon is your girl! ~Susan Vernicek, CEO of Identity Magazine
Shannon was very valuable in providing me clarity in my branding and website copy! Because I was too close to the subject matter (myself!), it was imperative that I reached out and got the help of a professional copywriter with strong marketing skills for a new perspective. Shannon is a superb sounding board, as well as someone who can fulfill copywriting needs with her solid skills in branding and infectious enthusiasm! ~Bonnie McDermid, Editor & Publications Manager, Wordsmith Ink
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WEEKS AT A GLANCE:
Week One: Copywriting Types. We will discuss the various kinds of copywriting and how to get started on your first piece of copy.
Assignment: Students will draft an enticing About page based on themselves or someone they know.
Week Two: 5 Useful Tools/Tactics for Your Copywriter’s Toolkit. We will explore 5 tools/tactics you can add to your copywriter’s toolkit, ensuring you continue to make progress in your copywriting projects.
Assignment: Students will apply the tactics/tools to the About page from Week 1, enhancing the copy, and submit for instructor review and feedback.
Week Three: Craft Authentic Marketing Messages. We will discuss how to craft authentic marketing messages so that you connect with your readers on an emotional level. (Because people buy with emotions!)
Assignment: Students will explore the emotional side of sales, and craft a product or service description based on the principles learned in class.
Week Four: The Anatomy of a Non-Sleazy Sales Page. We will discuss how to write a sales page you feel good about, rooted of course in authentic language.
Assignment: Students will use the assignment from Week 3 as a spring board for crafting a simple sales page. This will be submitted for instructor review and feedback.
Week Five: Content Writing vs. Copywriting. We will discuss the difference in format and function between content writing and copywriting.
Assignment: Students will write a content-centered piece of copy based on the product or service sales page written in Week 4. This will be submitted for instructor review and feedback.
Materials needed: All written materials and resources are provided by the instructor.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: M. Shannon Hernandez is the founder of The Writing Whisperer, and her mission is to help heart-centered entrepreneurs and heart-centered authors find their brand voices, share their unique stories, gain more visibility, establish themselves as experts, and create authentic marketing messages, all through the use of smart content strategy and engaging copywriting. The Writing Whisperer was named one of Top 100 Websites for Writers by The Write Life in both 2014 and 2015. As a content strategist and copywriter, Shannon continues to educate and inspire others through her blog, guest blogs, and podcast appearances. Shannon continues to inspire others as a content strategist and copywriter through her blog, guest blogs, and podcast appearances.
In addition to business writing, Shannon is a regular contributor to the The Huffington Post where she writes passionately about a variety of topics. Shannon’s memoir, Breaking the Silence, chronicles her exit out of public education, after 15 years. Shannon is currently working on her second book, where she is traveling the world and volunteering with non-profits in challenging, unfamiliar, and heart-wrenching environments. Shannon will be facing many personal fears throughout her volunteering assignments, examining the feelings associated with those fears, and exploring her role in society, as well as what she learns about humanity during her travels.
Shannon has been featured on CBS Radio, Reinvention Radio, The Huffington Post, The Write Life, and Melinda Emerson's Small Biz Lady. She travels the nation and speaks regularly at conferences, association meetings, and networking events.
COST: $179, which includes 5 tutorial videos with guided worksheets, a one hour live Q&A session, access to the online classroom, virtual one-on-one communication with your instructor, and feedback on assignments.
BUY NOW: Copywriting with Heart, by M. Shannon Hernandez (5 weeks, starting 2/15/2016) Limit: 15 students. Early registration is recommended.
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For Class Session Starting 2/15/2016
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Notes: Upon successful completion of payment, your name, email address, and contact info will be submitted to your instructor. She will contact you via email with detailed instructions and assignments.
Questions? Email Marcia & Angela at:
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