Comments on: Brian’s CopyWriting Book Recommendations

By: Steve32

Steve32 — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:26:53 +0000

Is anyone able to offer an opinion. I have been asked to share my health story on a web-site but have noticed that the owner appears to have copy-writed other people’s stories? Does that mean he now owns their stories and to what extent?

By: wow gold

wow gold — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 06:50:20 +0000

Hi Sophie. I own Bly’s book (along with plenty of others that didn’t make this list). Since The Copywriter’s Handbook is primarily aimed at working copywriter’s (half the book talks about running a copywriting business) I didn’t feel it was the best choice for Darren’s audience. Same with Bowerman’s book.

By: kaz

kaz — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:12:00 +0000

which book does anyone suggest for a copywriter who is just starting out?

By: katiebird

katiebird — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 20:36:37 +0000

Darren,
I’m glad to see you back up.

By: Ted Demopoulos

Ted Demopoulos — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:46:16 +0000

I haven’t read any on the list — but will. After a couple+ insane months of writing, I’m reading again and averaging about 1 1/2 biz books a week. I’ll eventually review and post the best!

Thanks for the list Brian, and reminding me to take action on it Darren.
Hmmm, which book first . . .

By: Brian Clark

Brian Clark — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:09:24 +0000

By: Lyndon Antcliff

Lyndon Antcliff — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:26:53 +0000

I agree Sophie, I am reading Robert Bly’s Copywriter’s Handbook also and I like the guys ethics, so much copywriting on the web is sleazy and has more than a whif of dishonesty.
For a more web centric copy book try Web Copy that Sells by Maria Veloso, she goes into the psychology a bit more which I find very interesting.

I will check out Peter Bowerman Sophie, as I want to buy and read everything on the subject.

By: Sophie Nichols

Sophie Nichols — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 02:01:46 +0000

I can’t believe there’s a list of copywriting books that doesn’t include Robert Bly’s “Copywriter’s Handbook” or Peter Bowerman’s “Well-Fed Writer” series. Those are two of the best (and best-selling) books on the subject.