All posts by Ryan Healy

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This Fantastic Tool Doubled My Copy Production [App Review]

The #1 obstacle to being productive is distraction. So any method that helps you eliminate or ignore distractions can greatly improve your productivity. I’ve been using the Pomodoro technique religiously this month and it’s made a noticeable difference in my daily output. The Pomodoro technique involves working for 25 minutes straight without distractions, then taking […]

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Bad Month? How to Survive Lean Times in Copywriting

Today I want to answer a customer’s question. So let’s open up the mailbag and see what we find. Ah, here’s a good question from A.B. He’s been going through a rough patch in his copywriting business and needs some advice…

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What Motivates Copywriters? If You Said ‘Money’ You’re Wrong

Are copywriters motivated mostly by money? If you were to listen to them, it might seem that way. Many people pursue copywriting careers in the hopes they will be able to earn six figures a year. But perhaps more than money copywriters are motivated by recognition and admiration.

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Tired of Wasting Time? Here Are the Top 10 Time Killers

Here’s a guest article from OfficeTime.net. I share it because I participated in their survey. Enjoy! -Ryan M. Healy LONDON — In its third annual “Top Time Killers” survey, OfficeTime.net asked over 1,300 people — mostly freelancers, small business owners and other professionals — about how much time they spend on a variety of activities […]

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This Effective Super Bowl Ad Actually Sold Something

Super Bowl XXXLVIII was filled with all the commercials you’d expect… the kind that make you laugh or tear up, but leave you struggling to remember the company that ran the ad or what they were trying to sell. That’s why one ad in particular stood out like a Quaker walking down the Las Vegas […]

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