Nov 13, 2015 Posted by Simon Rose

Copywriting for Social Media, Websites, and Business – Part Eleven

Killer Headlines On the internet, you need to stand out from the crowd as much as possible if you want to get noticed. However, just having a cool-looking website or even a fabulous product isn’t always guaranteed to do the job. You need to retain the customer’s attention for long enough to actually have a chance at doing business with them. You have very little time before the person clicks... read more

Nov 11, 2015 Posted by Simon Rose

Copywriting for Social Media, Websites, and Business – Part Ten

Insider Knowledge As a copywriter, I’m often asked how I can compose copy and write about subjects that are not within my realm of expertise? I’m an author of novels, so you could easily ask the same question about fiction. After all, how can anyone write about time travel, other dimensions, or incredible journeys to distant alien planets without actually experiencing these kinds of things?... read more

Nov 10, 2015 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing for Social Media – Class with Chinook Learning Services

In this half-day class, participants explore writing for websites, blogs, and social media. Learn how to create dynamic and effective content for the online marketplace and to promote yourself as a writer for social media. Participants will complete a social media writing assignment that will be assessed by the instructor. The half-day afternoon class takes place on Saturday, November 28 from 12.30 pm to... read more

Nov 8, 2015 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing & Publishing for Children & Teens – Class with Chinook Learning Services

In this half-day class, participants learn how to write a novel for children and teens. Discover where writers get their ideas and how they turn them into stories. Learn about the basics of story structure, creation of characters, importance of editing and revision, and approaching publishers. All participants will also have the opportunity to have a 1000-word piece of work assessed by the instructor. The... read more

Nov 7, 2015 Posted by Simon Rose

Copywriting for Social Media, Websites, and Business – Part Nine

Making an Impression Remember that old saying that ‘you only get one chance to make a first impression’? It could refer to you meeting someone for the first time, whether on a social level or for business purposes. Maybe it was connected to your choice of a colour scheme for your corporate identity, your style of print advertising, your company logos featured on your vehicles, even your shop... read more