Words That Sell: The Thesaurus to Help You Promote Your Products, Services, and Ideas by Richard Bayan

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(Paperback - Revised Edition)

  • Pub. Date: March 2006
  • 144pp
  • Sales Rank: 18,301

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    • Pub. Date: March 2006
    • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
    • Format: Paperback, 144pp
    • Sales Rank: 18,301

    Synopsis

    More than 6,000 words and phrases that make the difference between "yadda-yadda-yadda" and copy that sells

    Looking for a better way to say "authentic?" Words That Sell gives you 57 alternatives. How about "appealing?" Take your pick from 76 synonyms. You'll even find more than 100 variations on "exciting." Fully updated and expanded, this edition of the copywriting classic is packed with inspiration-on-demand for busy professionals who need to win customers—by mail, online, or in person.


    •More than 75 lists of powerful and persuasive words and phrases, including 21 new lists for this edition


    •Cross-referencing of categories to jump-start creative thinking


    •A crash course in basic copywriting techniques


    •Helpful lists of commonly misspelled words, confusing words, pretentious phrases to avoid, and more

    Roget's is fine for writing term papers and letters to the editor, but when it comes to the business of writing copy that translates into sales, there is no substitute for Words That Sell.

    Find the perfect words and phrases to win over customers

    Grabbers that get attention:


    No-risk offer * One day only! * No strings attached! * What have you got to lose? * All the right ingredients * Inside information * Do you enjoy...? * Leap into...

    Descriptions and benefits that create appeal:


    Irresistible * winning * zesty * huggable * satisfying * You'll fall in love with...* Your ticket to... * king-size * Gives you the power * baby-soft *

    Clinchers to win over your customer:


    Reap the benefits today * Don't miss out! * Norisk now, no risk later! * You can do it!* You be the judge * Send for our free catalog * 100% satisfaction guarantee

    Special strategies that seal the deal:


    Five-star quality * You're worth it * Don't fall for... * We make life easier * You're one of a select few... * discriminating * Your thoughtful gift

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    Biography

    Richard Bayan spent over two decades as an award-winning advertising copywriter and copy chief. He is the author of three other books, including the companion to this book, More Words That Sell.

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    March 15, 2008: I have been using words that sell for years. And I can not reccomend it enough. I write copy for all sorts of promotional, from brochures to websites. And I always start with a quick browse through 'Words That Sell' - and within minutes I have atention-grabbing headlines and ideas to get the job done. If you are an award-winning copywriter you may not need this book. But, if you are like the rest of us who sit starring at a blank screen waiting for inspiration you SHOULD have 'Words That Sell' by your laptop.