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<strong>Couldn't put it down</strong> The feature-style story structure increases readership.

Increase reading with your writing structure

Use a structure that's been proven in the lab to increase reading What if I told you there was a...
<strong>Tie a string around my finger</strong> Help readers remember your message with the feature-style story structure.

Choose a writing structure that’s more memorable

Features 'cement main points into readers' memories' The feature-style story structure — aka the "stack of blocks" — is more...
Neighborly and intelligent Polish your brand image with feature-style stories. Image by GunnerVV

Create a friendly writing structure

Want your brand to seem more personable? Brands that run more feature-style stories are seen as being more: [caption id="attachment_15081"...
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Make size and scale visual

How tiny is tiny? How huge is huge? How small is small? One-third the size of a ladybug? The size...
Let me see Lewis' jar of matches is worth 6,000 words. Image by Jeff Turner

Give numbers context

How can you help people see 6,000? When 6,000 power poles went down in New Orleans during a series of...
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‘They laughed when I sat down at the piano …’

Adapt proven benefits headlines Here's one secret of successful marketing copywriters: They steal. Play on Steal...
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Vital statistics

Add color and credibility to your copy with numbers Which personal finance story would draw you in? One that starts:...
Paint a picture Description brings your story to life and takes your readers to the scene.

Make a scene

Description adds color to even the most drab story Google: It may be the next best thing to being there....
Sell a story, not a product

Sell a story, not a product

The media's not shopping for a commercial Journalists aren't looking for commercials. They're seeking stories. So pitch a story, not...
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‘Dear Mother’

Write a letter to make your copy conversational "Good writers are visible just behind their words." — William Zinsser, author,...
What happened? Why?

What happened? Why?

News in the headline, the reasons behind it in the deck One way to avoid repeating yourself in your news...
Metaphor at work

Metaphor at work

6 reasons analogy is more persuasive than literal language Metaphor is more persuasive than literal language: It's been proven in...

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