Paul Lima - Toronto Freelance Writer, Copywriter, Media Interview Trainer, Writing Coach

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Copywriting:
Sales and marketing letters, brochures, print and Web ads

Do you want to write stellar advertising, promotional and direct-response copy that promote your business or organization? Do you want to produce creative concepts that hit the mark? Do you want your target audience to notice, and respond to, your promotions? If so, this workshop is for you. Based on the book, Copy Writing that Works, this seminar covers the following topics:
  • The importance of writing for a well-defined Target Market 
  • The importance of defining the purpose of your ad
  • The difference between branding and hard sell
  • Why you need to AIAA -- capture Attention, hold Interest, influence Attitude,
    and call for Action -- if you hope to achieve your purpose
  • How to develop a concept that inspires your audience to read
  • How to weave the power of persuasiveness into your copy
  • How to write a direct mail hook, line, and sinker
"Paul Lima's Copywriting 101 workshop was like getting a new lead in my pencil! 
The workshop was engaging and informative as Paul shared his writing process and techniques for tapping into the creative juices. Writing's fun again!"
- Stephanie Miller, MillersCraft

Copywriting was run as a one-day workshop for the Editors' Association of Canada and received the following feedback: 
- "One of the best EAC courses I've taken! Paul is an excellent instructor! I can't believe what I learned in one day. Fantastic!"
- "Great instructor with good balance between lecture and exercises."
- "A good course for creative brainstorming process."
- "Paul was a lively + experienced presenter. Material (handbook) was clear + well organized."


This seminars is conducted at your office location and can be customized to meet your learning objectives. The seminar can run as a half-day, full-day or  two-day session. It includes theory, hands on writing exercises and feedback and ample time for Q&A. This seminar is also offered as a detailed email-based writing course. It is occasionally offered as public workshops - please check the current schedule.

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