Comments on: Are Writers Really The "First Drafts of Human Beings?" (or, What Copywriters Should Learn From the Hollywood Writer’s Strike) http://copywriterunderground.com/2007/11/05/are-writers-really-the-first-drafts-of-human-beings-or-what-copywriters-should-learn-from-the-hollywood-writers-strike/ Copywriting Beyond the Words :: The Freelance Writer's Life Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:46:36 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Tom Chandler http://copywriterunderground.com/2007/11/05/are-writers-really-the-first-drafts-of-human-beings-or-what-copywriters-should-learn-from-the-hollywood-writers-strike/comment-page-1/#comment-20320 Tom Chandler Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:18:20 +0000 http://copywriterunderground.com/2007/11/05/are-writers-really-the-first-drafts-of-human-beings-or-what-copywriters-should-learn-from-the-hollywood-writers-strike/#comment-20320 Joseph: Great points. It's an art, but unless you can eat your unsuccessful first drafts, it's also a business. Roberta: Excellent idea. The excitement level can be pretty high at first, and possibilities bubble to the surface like a hot tub. Might as well capture some of those words while they're coming fast, and save 'em for later. Joseph: Great points. It’s an art, but unless you can eat your unsuccessful first drafts, it’s also a business.

Roberta: Excellent idea. The excitement level can be pretty high at first, and possibilities bubble to the surface like a hot tub.

Might as well capture some of those words while they’re coming fast, and save ‘em for later.

]]> By: Roberta Rosenberg http://copywriterunderground.com/2007/11/05/are-writers-really-the-first-drafts-of-human-beings-or-what-copywriters-should-learn-from-the-hollywood-writers-strike/comment-page-1/#comment-20260 Roberta Rosenberg Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:28:37 +0000 http://copywriterunderground.com/2007/11/05/are-writers-really-the-first-drafts-of-human-beings-or-what-copywriters-should-learn-from-the-hollywood-writers-strike/#comment-20260 Stellar post, Tom. In addition to the variations you suggest as add-ons for client value, I always "overwrite" material for a new client. Provides me with a wealth of content to draw from for additional client work and it's written while I'm still "hot" and enthusiastic. :) Stellar post, Tom. In addition to the variations you suggest as add-ons for client value, I always “overwrite” material for a new client. Provides me with a wealth of content to draw from for additional client work and it’s written while I’m still “hot” and enthusiastic. :)

]]> By: Joseph Ratliff http://copywriterunderground.com/2007/11/05/are-writers-really-the-first-drafts-of-human-beings-or-what-copywriters-should-learn-from-the-hollywood-writers-strike/comment-page-1/#comment-20207 Joseph Ratliff Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:47:27 +0000 http://copywriterunderground.com/2007/11/05/are-writers-really-the-first-drafts-of-human-beings-or-what-copywriters-should-learn-from-the-hollywood-writers-strike/#comment-20207 Tom, Wise words indeed. I think people in general get hung up on "the reason why"...where they can instead capitalize on changing markets by shifting their focus to "how can I use this and move forward?". That comes with the responsibility of actually running your copywriting business as a business...including analyzing trends in your business, and capitalizing on them. Becoming a value added copywriter in the process. Seeming like, as a writer, you are "on top of things." Instead of reacting to change...think proactively, and most importantly, move on and enjoy life. Joseph Ratliff Copywriter Author of The Profitable Business Edge 2 http://josephratliff.name Tom,

Wise words indeed. I think people in general get hung up on “the reason why”…where they can instead capitalize on changing markets by shifting their focus to “how can I use this and move forward?”.

That comes with the responsibility of actually running your copywriting business as a business…including analyzing trends in your business, and capitalizing on them.

Becoming a value added copywriter in the process.

Seeming like, as a writer, you are “on top of things.”

Instead of reacting to change…think proactively, and most importantly, move on and enjoy life.

Joseph Ratliff
Copywriter
Author of The Profitable Business Edge 2
http://josephratliff.name

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]]> By: Tom Chandler http://copywriterunderground.com/2007/11/05/are-writers-really-the-first-drafts-of-human-beings-or-what-copywriters-should-learn-from-the-hollywood-writers-strike/comment-page-1/#comment-20157 Tom Chandler Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:27:21 +0000 http://copywriterunderground.com/2007/11/05/are-writers-really-the-first-drafts-of-human-beings-or-what-copywriters-should-learn-from-the-hollywood-writers-strike/#comment-20157 Thanks Chuck. Given the writer's strike theme, I'm going to have to ask for a bigger chunk of DVD royalties... Thanks Chuck. Given the writer’s strike theme, I’m going to have to ask for a bigger chunk of DVD royalties…

]]> By: Chuck McKay http://copywriterunderground.com/2007/11/05/are-writers-really-the-first-drafts-of-human-beings-or-what-copywriters-should-learn-from-the-hollywood-writers-strike/comment-page-1/#comment-20156 Chuck McKay Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:18:04 +0000 http://copywriterunderground.com/2007/11/05/are-writers-really-the-first-drafts-of-human-beings-or-what-copywriters-should-learn-from-the-hollywood-writers-strike/#comment-20156 Damn. This is such a great idea that I'm going to pay you the ultimate complement... and steal it. Thank you. Damn. This is such a great idea that I’m going to pay you the ultimate complement… and steal it. Thank you.

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