The Copy Prescription blog
Ideas, insights and inspiration on all things health copywriting and marketing,
to help you attract more clients, fans and funders.
8 ways to overcome writer’s block
Is there such a thing as writer’s block? Or is it a comforting lie we tell ourselves when we can’t get over our egos to start writing? Here are 8 ways to beat the block and get some words on the page.
Do we need a Hippocratic Oath for health copywriting?
Persuasive health copywriting doesn’t have to rely on aggressive sales tactics. But it’s not enough to not be aggressive – we should be proactively anti-aggressive. What does kind copy look like? We should leave readers better than we found them, by giving them a win even if they’re not in a position to buy.
Why we need to stop using war metaphors to talk about illness
What do we really mean when talk about ‘dominating Covid’ or ‘fighting cancer’? War metaphors might seem harmless, but we should think carefully about the language we use to discuss health and disease. Here are 4 ways to avoid the war metaphor trap.
Three copywriting rules you should break (+ one that’s sacred)
Three copywriting rules you should break – and one that should never be broken – if you want to write copy that sells.
Does your website pass the 5-second test? (2 lessons from website reviews)
When readers land on your website, you’ve got just 5 seconds (or less) to make a good impression. Are you making these common mistakes that could have website visitors heading for the X button? Here’s your cheatsheet for an attention-grabbing home page.
How to win over new clients when you have no experience (yet)
When you’re just starting out with a new venture – whether that’s freelancing for the first time, changing career, or offering a new service – you don’t always have proof that you can do it. So how do you convince new clients you can deliver the goods? Is it ever ok to lie about your experience?
4 ways to use 'nudge theory' to make your copy more persuasive
4 (completely non-icky) ways to use nudge theory to make your copywriting more persuasive.