September 8, 2006, Newsletter Issue #83: The "Write" Length
Tip of the Week
Itīs been said that good copy is never too long if itīs full of customer benefits and interesting. Personally I donīt agree with this as I once read through many pages of well written direct mail copy with countless customer benefits. But it was so long-winded it became very boring. The same message could have been delivered in half the amount of space.
Communicate your message clearly but never be long-winded, even if itīs good, as most people donīt have the time or desire to read through many pages of copy. President Reagan would hand back a speech to be re-written if it was longer than one page. He suggested that if the major points could not be summarized in a single page then it was too long.
Sometimes long copy is necessary. If for example you are detailing a business opportunity or franchise plan etc, in a brochure of copy, then lengthy details are necessary. But donīt over do it. Too much info can be very draining and a turn off. Some people may feel itīs too complicated so why bother with your offer.
Information overload is a killer! Keep people hungry for more.
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