Combines basic information and principles with skills-building exercises in a workbook format--with everything needed to proceed with assignments (saving instructors the work of preparing many handouts).

This text helps students learn how to write effective copy for all types of electronic media with an emphasis on commercial writing. It begins with the introduction of the basic principles and techniques of good copywriting, then moves on to dozens of skill-building exercises to put them into practice. Nearly 80 writing assignments and numerous examples of actual scripts, storyboards, PSAs, and promotional spots prepare students to write short, persuasive messages for local stations and cable systems, where most beginning copywriting jobs are found.

"Wonderfully practical....just what every media writer needs." Christopher H. Sterling George Washington University * Learn what it takes to write for commercials, news, documentaries, corporate, educational, animation, games, the internet, and dramatic film & video productions * Outlines the key skills needed for a successful media writing career The demand for quality and knowledgeable multi-platform writing is always in high demand. An Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media presents a survey of the many types of electronic media you can write for, and explains how to do it. Musburger focuses on the skills you need to write for animation versus radio or television news versus corporate training. Sample scripts help you learn by example while modeling your own scripts. Production files illustrate the integral role writers' play in the production process, and individual movie frames allow you compare these to the real scripts. Armed with the skills developed in this book, a media writer can apply for a variety of positions in newsrooms, advertising firms, motion pictures or animation studios, as well as local and national cable operations. Robert B. Musburger, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus and former Director of the School of Communication, University of Houston, USA. He has worked for 20 years in professional broadcasting, serving as camera operator, director, producer, and writer. Musburger has received numerous awards for his video work and teaching and he continues to work in electronic media with his Seattle, WA,. consulting firm, Musburger Media Services. "[An] authoritative and clearly written description of the processes involved in writing for film, radio and television production." Raymond Fielding, Dean Emeritus Florida State University

"YOU CAN LAUGH AT MONEY WORRIES --- IF YOU ACQUIRE THE COPYWRITING TECHNIQUES FROM THIS BOOK" This copywriting book contains all the essential elements that must exist in an effective sales letter, to pull in money or get the call to action you want from the prospects.This could be to subscribe to your list, share your content, or even buy it now! This book is targetted for beginning copywriting students and the entrepreneur or business owners who want to get better results through effective copywriting skills and best practices. Especially now that marketing happens a lot in social media, email, our websites--writing effective copy is a MUST to thrive! An effective sales-letter that gets the result is just ticking checkboxes in the prospect's mind. If you know what these psychological triggers are, and how to trigger them? Then you can expect to get consistently powerful results, every time! Heres a preview of what you'll learn in this book: Website Product Copywriting Blog Posts Copywriting The 4Us Formula The Aida Formula Landing Page Copywriting What Makes A Good Landing Page? Call-To-Action Copy Email Marketing Crafting An Effective Email Marketing Copy Sales Letter Sales Page Copywriting Keep It Laid-Back Valuing Your Customers And Your Product And Services Show Through In A Hundred Subtle Ways Understanding Your Prospects The Ideal Customer Their Pains And Struggles The Sales Letter Structure Headline Essentials Types Of Headlines Bullets Subheadings/Sub-Headline Some Common Ways To Create An Engaging Subheading Usp Versus Esp Usp Or Unique Selling Proposition Crafting A Value Proposition Establishing Your Areas Of Difference Story Driven Copywriting Help The Reader Picture And Feel Call To Action (Cta) Managing Objections Reviews The Guarantee Faqs Postscripts (P.S) Great Reasons Why You Should Buy Subheadings Ad Errors Price Order Options Legibility More Information Free-Items Copywriting Mistakes To Avoid Trying To Sell Before First Giving Value Sounding Too Formal Wasting Your Reader's Time Make A Claim Without Proof Attempting To Sell To Everyone Do Not Begin At The Start Be Flexible Leave Out Needless Words Discuss Your Prospects' Issues Swipe Files The Better Letter Checklist: Finishing Up Download your copy now!