How I Make Everyday Emails More Fun

Did you know the average person spends between 12 and 28 hours per week responding to emails? I feel  depressed just reading that sentence. As you know, I’m all about making emails more enjoyable to write — and read — and now I'm going to share my favourite tips to do just that. This also works from a branding or tone of voice point of view, because it means your everyday emails will feel more conversational, more lighthearted and more approachable … so it’s perfect if that’s how you want your brand to sound. In this episode, I cover: Writing click-baity subject linesWhat to say instead of "hope you're well!" Finding common ground with the person you're emailing Preparing an elevator pitch (with pizazz) Tips on avoiding jargon and fluff wordsMy thoughts on using GIFsComing up with a more creative email sign-off Adding surprises to delight your readerWriting a killer auto response email Don't forget to head to bossycreative.com to download 62 Ways to Make Brands Your Bitch. It's filled with tips on becoming a better, faster and more natural writer (not to mention my favourite cocktail recipe / writer's block remedy). Download yours here.Bossy. Copywriting The Bossy. Shop - Resources, ebooks & templates @alycealyce Instagram @bossy.copywriting InstagramTo Whom It May Concern: A Creative Cover Letter Template If you liked this episode and The Bossy. Type podcast, please take a minute to subscribe, and leave a rating/review. You can do that right now by clicking here and choosing your platform. You'll be helping me to reach more people, and I promise to buy you a drink next time I see you.

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The Bossy. Type, hosted by Alyce Greer of Bossy. Copywriting, is your unconventional how-to for building a bold business or personal brand through the power of words and sometimes, other creative stuff. The bonus? You’ll amass a cult following, make some cash and steal all of the attention in your industry. All without spilling a drop of rosé.You dream of running a crazy popular, successful brand, but you’ve got no idea where to start. You’re trying to do all the things you’re meant to, but have run out of time (and hands). You know you offer something unique, but have trouble communicating it. You suck at words, branding and/or being creative, and wish you had enough money to outsource.Every Tuesday and Friday, Alyce will dish her copywriting and brand-building tips through bite-sized lessons. When that gets boring, she’ll quiz experts on graphic design, branding, marketing and social media, and chat to the people behind your favourite bold brands, so you can learn from their stories, secrets and mistakes. As a regular listener, you’ll feel armed and ready to DIY (and dominate).Join the Bossy. posse by subscribing and for more copywriting, content and brand-building tips and resources, check out https://www.bossycreative.com or @bossy.copywriting on Instagram.