Stop banging your head against the wall
each time you sit down to write your newsletter.
There’s an easier + faster way to get it done…
and you might even ENJOY it.
Hello coaches, service professionals, & small business owners…
You KNOW having a newsletter is important.
And you know staying CONSISTENT is kinduva big deal, too.
After all, if you’re anything like the entrepreneurs I’ve worked with, you believe there’s more to business than making cold, impersonal transactions.
You WANT to have a relationship with your clients & customers.
You want them to feel like they know you & can trust you.
You want an email list full of people who are engaged & excited to hear from you.
People who resonate with your newsletters so deeply that, when it comes time for you to make an offer or launch a new program, they’re 100% warmed up to the idea of working with you.
There’s just one problem…
Every time you even THINK about sitting down to write your next (or first) newsletter, all you can think is…
“Ugh.”
- Maybe you think you’re a bad writer. (Many of us still have embarrassing or painful memories from High School English classes.)
- Maybe you don’t like writing, period. (You started your business because you love what you do… you just didn’t realize there’d be so much writing.)
- Then again, maybe you DO like writing… but COPYwriting feels like a totally different ballgame with new rules.
- Or maybe it’s that you just don’t know what to write. (You sit at your computer and just… nothing. Nada. Zilch.)
I get it.
I STILL get that paralyzing fear of, “I don’t know how to do this” every time I go to write a newsletter.
(And I do this for a living!)
Hi.
I’m Cheryl Binnie.
I’m a copywriter + writing coach for entrepreneurs who want their writing to have a human, personal touch AND get their readers to take action.
But I have a confession to make…
I put off writing my own newsletter
for the first 2 YEARS of my copywriting business.
Yep.
It was the easiest thing in the world to help OTHER people write their newsletters.
I could quickly see the brilliance they possessed, and it was an absolute joy to show them how to express that brilliance + uniqueness in a way that made them money.
But doing it for myself? Yikes.
Don’t get me wrong. I had lots of good intentions.
I always planned to start my newsletter. And I didn’t lack for ideas. In fact, I had an entire folder FULL of ideas for articles…
… it was just really, really hard to sit down & write those articles when I knew I’d have to send them out into the world.
I had ALL the reasons + excuses I’ve heard other business owners use…
- I’m too busy this week… I’ll start next week. (And then next week was oh-so-conveniently too busy, as well.)
- I don’t know WHAT to write about. (Yes, I used that excuse, even though I had a whole file full of ideas. Denial is a powerful thing.)
- Ugh. My email server is too complicated and frustrating. (Just ignore those simple drag n’ drop options…)
- I don’t have anyone ON my list yet, so what’s the point? (And the Catch-22 of that: “Well, I haven’t started writing yet, so there’s no point in adding people to my list.”)
- I can’t send out crap, or else who’s going to take me seriously? (That was probably the longest-lived excuse, even after I had realized the rest were just sneaky lies I was telling myself. After all, “This is what I do for a living! It has to be perfect.”)
But, eventually, the exact same thing happened to me that I warned all of my newsletter-phobic clients about…
I wanted to GROW my business.
Which meant I needed a newsletter.
Around that time, I also started coaching clients on how to write their own copy (as opposed to doing all the writing for them – coaching gave people a more affordable option + taught them a skill EVERY business owner needs).
So I started developing templates, checklists & cheat sheets for my clients to use…
… and then I would use them to write my own copy, too.
And (surprise, surprise), it worked!
Writing my own newsletters became easy + quick… and even fun. (I sent out an email earlier today that took me 30 minutes to write, format, load up, and send.)
People started replying to my articles with heartfelt gratitude for the lessons I taught & stories I shared. (It’s amazing how courageously vulnerable people allow themselves to get once you pave the way.)
And I started getting new clients directly from my newsletters – no sales conversations needed!
Now, I’d like to share with YOU all the
techniques, tips, templates, checklists, & cheat sheets
I’ve used both with my private clients AND in my own business…
Introducing…
Newsletter Magic is a 4-week course that teaches you how to plan your newsletters way in advance, so you can…
- fill your programs with dream clients who are dying to work with you because they resonate with the stories & lessons you share in your emails.
- get your newsletters done quickly + easily (no more staring at your computer screen for hours at a time, only to send out an article you’re not confident about… or to give up completely)
- finally understand how to use newsletters to upscale your biz – because business growth is a long term game, and you need to know how newsletters fit into your overall strategy.
Even if you think you’re a bad writer.
Even if you HATE writing.
Even if you don’t have a website or email marketing service yet.
Your email newsletter is one of the most important business tools to have at your disposal.
So let’s set you up to ROCK it.
Here’s what you’ll learn in Newsletter Magic…
How to quickly (and painlessly) brainstorm stories + pull lessons from your personal life. (The stories & lessons your ideal clients have been waiting for you to share, so they can know YOU are the person they need to work with.)
The secrets to crafting attention-getting subject lines – because you can write the best story in the world… but it doesn’t matter if no one OPENS your email in the first place.
How to structure your newsletter (What are all those sections in other people’s newsletters? Do you need all of them? I’ll break it down, and tell you which are necessary, which are “nice to have,” and which you can totally ignore.)
3 simple ways to get your readers to click your links. (Now that you’ve got people opening + reading your newsletters, the next step is to get them to take action. I’ll show you how to optimize your links for better click-through rates.)
The difference between subject lines & article titles (yes, there IS a difference, and yes, it does matter.)
How to plan your editorial calendar for the entire year. (You’ll be surprised at how easy this can be when you know how… and how much faster it makes writing your newsletters!)
How to prep your list for a launch – because, when you warm up your list BEFORE a launch, they’re much more likely to stick with you through the launch + sign up for your program.
… And by the time our 4 weeks are over…
you’ll have enough article ideas + subject lines to last you 12 months –
…so you won’t have to think, “I don’t know what to write about” again.
Before working with Cheryl, writing my own copy was extremely frustrating. My launches would flop, and I took it personally.
I knew who I wanted to work with but I didn’t know how to reach them. I wasn’t sure how to get someone to open their email, be engaged with what I was saying and take action and actually show up for my webinars.
I would sit in front of my computer screen for hours, stewing with anger and anxiety.
After my training sessions with Cheryl. . .
I’m able to connect with my tribe, get in their head, move them
to action and ultimately change their lives.
The best part is after my first launch working with Cheryl. . .
I had my first 5 figure month and since then have used the same skills and copy strategy to transform my business into 6 figures and beyond.
I enjoy writing now and connecting to my tribe and I feel confident in who and how to connect and find my people.
– Heather Chauvin, Parenting & Women’s Leadership Coach
Here’s how it works…
It’s 4 weeks long, so you can get up & running quickly – so that, within 4 weeks of our first class, you’ll be writing better newsletters. (Class #1 is in the first week of September.)
Each week, we have a group class where I teach you the material LIVE.
The classes will be taught on live webinars, so you can see my screen & follow along with my examples & templates.
Live Q&A on every class!
Each class will end with Q&A, so you can ask me your specific questions directly.
You also get…
- Recordings of every class – so if you can’t catch a class (or even if you can’t catch ANY of the classes), you can still listen to the recordings on your own time, at your own pace. Download them + add them to your reference library, so you can refer back to them forever.
- Access to the Private Newsletter Magic Facebook Group – so you have a place to try out your newsletter ideas and get feedback. (Sometimes, meeting just one person who can give you feedback & really support you is worth the entire investment for the program.) And I’ll be in there, too, answering questions and helping you out every step of the way.
- Templates, Cheat Sheets & Checklists – all designed to make writing your newsletters as easy as possible, without having to forfeit your own authentic voice & style.
Special Bonus Class
Plus, because I know some of you aren’t sure how to set your biz up to DO a newsletter (let alone write it), I’m also throwing in a Special Bonus Class…
Jumpstart Your Newsletter:
Everything you need to know about
starting your first newsletter
(a $97 value)
This mini-class is specifically designed for those of you who have never even tried to start a newsletter before…
- You’ve heard there are companies out there that help you manage your emails… but what are they, and which one should you choose?
- How do you get people to join your list in the first place? (Isn’t there a thing called an “opt-in” form? What IS that and how do you get one?)
- What can you do if you don’t even have a website yet? (Yes, you can start your newsletter before you have a website – I’ll show you how.)
…and you get this class for free when you join Newsletter Magic.
Working with Cheryl has been an absolute blast!
She has an uncanny ability
to make the dreaded-writing process fun and uplifting
…as well as capture the BEST version of someone’s voice with a fun, persuasive style that you can’t help but want to read.
– Bonnie Fahy, Creator of Source it!, and The ‘O’ Word Expert
In Newsletter Magic, we’re going to cover
all 3 parts of writing your newsletter…
- What is your idea? (How do you come up with ideas for articles in the first place? Just knowing what you’re going to write about is half the battle!)
- How do you then apply your idea to a template or outline? (Don’t worry – these templates won’t make you sound like everyone else out there, because you’ll be using YOUR stories and lessons.)
- How do you get this thing written? And quickly. (So you’re not staring at your computer for 2 to 3 HOURS, trying to write one single newsletter.)
Here’s the thing…
Once you get good at this, it’s completely possible to sit down, pull out a template, grab an idea, and get your first draft written in 30 minutes or less.
Now, I know for some of us, that sounds crazy. You may be thinking, “I’m not a writer. I can’t do that.”
But honestly, when you have the tools in front of you, and you’ve got your template + ideas ready to go, and you’re not starting from scratch every time, it can be really fast and simple.
And I’m going to show you how in Newsletter Magic.
What can an effective newsletter
+ an engaged email list do for your business?
For starters, you can actually get NEW CLIENTS from your newsletters…
I see this happen all the time – for both myself, and my copywriting clients.
(You don’t even need a huge, fancy group program launch, or a beautiful, expensive website.)
If you learn how to connect with your ideal clients through your newsletters, you start to receive replies like this…
“What a timely article. Are you reading my mind? I’d like to talk about your services, and how I can get started working with you.”
and…
“I’ve been scared to share what I’m going through. But this email… wow. It made me see that you GET it. Thank you. Are you taking on any more clients right now? I’d love to talk.”
And let’s look at some numbers (it’s super easy math, I promise!)
For many coaches and solopreneurs out there, the lowest program you offer is $500.
So if you learn how to write newsletters that get replies like the ones above…
… and if you got just ONE person to respond to your newsletter every month (and that’s ALL you did)…
… then this program could actually generate over $6,000 for you over the course of a year.
Then, think about all the TIME you could save…
You know, as well as I do, the pain, anxiety and guilt that comes with sitting at your computer, telling yourself that you’re going to write your blog or newsletter…
… and the hours go by, and the hours go by…
… and you’re either not writing at all, or you’re writing + editing at the same time, and it takes. so. long.
And to do that to yourself week after week… well, let’s just say it’s not very nice of you.
So what would it be worth to get HOURS back each month, every single time you sit down to write your newsletter?
How much is YOUR time worth to you?
Just imagine…
In a few weeks’ time, you could be writing (more) effective newsletters that get your readers to take action… without chaining yourself to your desk for multiple hours at a time.
Let’s get down to business…
The regular price for Newsletter Magic is $495.
But until Tuesday, August 25th, you can get in for just $395.
Magic Lead Magnets:
How to create a free gift that your ideal clients
will trip over themselves to opt in for
(a $47 value)
In this downloadable guide, I walk you through how to…
- Identify WHAT your ideal clients want to learn from you – right now!
- Decide HOW LONG your free gift should be.
- How to write your guide in a way that engages your reader, introduces you as an expert, and gets them to take an action at the end.
Let’s sum up what you get in Newsletter Magic…
- 4 LIVE training webinars, where I walk you through each lesson.
- Live Q&A at the end of each class, so you can ask me your questions directly.
- Access to the Private Newsletter Magic Facebook Forum, where you can get feedback from me + your fellow members on your newsletter ideas.
- Recordings of all 4 classes, so you can download them & go through the material at your own pace.
- Templates, Checklist, Cheat Sheet, and more – all of my best material to make writing your newsletter easy + quick
- Special Bonus Class: Jumpstart Your Newsletter: Everything you need to know about starting your first newsletter (a $97 value)
- Fast-Action Bonus: Magic Lead Magnets: How to create a free gift that your ideal clients will trip over themselves to opt in for (a $47 value)
Are you ready to…
engage your list, create raving fans & grow your business
through powerfully authentic + strategic newsletters?
Class #1 is the first week of September 2015.
But sign up now to lock in your Early Bird price + get the “Magic Lead Magnets” Fast-Action Bonus.
Select your investment option below to get started.
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The webinar was sooooooooo awesome! YOU ROCK!!!!
You are really excellent at identifying the pain and painting the solution while integrating stories. It was fun and jam-packed with TONs of takeaways.
I’m totally in love with the templates you created.
I can’t wait to try them out!
It’s no surprise as the fabulous businesswoman and copywriter that you are, but just wanted to let you know. Go Cheryl, go Cheryl, go go go!!!!
– Christina Salerno, Founder of Living Quirky
You absolutely nailed it!
Not only was your material great, but you have such a wonderfully engaging and gracious way of speaking and interacting with [attendees].
I could feel each one positively glowing as you spoke with them.
– Liz Gilson Aaron, Client Concierge, Revenue Breakthrough
Cheryl really gets it. She has a way of turning a dense legal topic into a friendly conversation with readers. I think it is magical.
We get compliments and new business
every time a newsletter goes out!
She draws out teaching points and highlights important information in a way that is fun and easy to read. I don’t know how she does it.
She is a great coach and a strategist. Working with her is a joy!
– Elena Volkova, Esq., owner of Volkova Law Group PLLC
Got Questions?
Let’s see if I can answer them here…
Q. I’m a bad writer. How can this program help?
I want you to get that you CAN be a good writer. Writing is learned. No one is BORN a good writer. (Heck, we’re not even born knowing how to hold a pencil or string letters together.)
I’ve turned lots of “bad” writers into good writers. So good, in fact, that they regularly get new clients from their newsletters!
And the great thing about copywriting & writing newsletters is that it’s NOT AT ALL like any kind of writing you ever did in school.
If you’ve got a good story, or an opinion about something in your field, or knowledge about something your ideal clients want to know, then you can write a good newsletter.
(And trust me – you DO have stories, opinions, and knowledge… and your people want to hear them!)
Q. How much 1-to-1 attention will I get?
Truth is – this IS a group program. (Working with me in private is quite a bit more of an investment.)
Good news is – there will be live Q&A at the end of each class, so you can get my brain directly on your Qs.
More good news – you’ll also have access to the Private Newsletter Magic Facebook group, so you can ask me more Qs there, too!
Q. What if I have to miss a class?
No sweat. Every class will be recorded, so you can access it + download it to watch at your own pace.
If you have questions and are worried about missing a Q&A segment, you can ask them on the Facebook forum.
Q. Will this take a lot of time?
Each class will last 60 minutes (up to 90 minutes if we’ve got some juicy Q&A going). So the course itself doesn’t take much time.
Now, if you haven’t been writing your newsletters already, you will have to schedule in some extra time during your months going forward to actually write them.
But Newsletter Magic will actually teach you how to do it QUICKLY, and way in advance. And you’ll be able to do a lot of your brainstorming and “drafting” work during the actual classes.
(And for those of you who have already been writing newsletters, you can look forward to it taking a lot LESS time!)
Q. What if I’m already in a different coaching program for my business?
Awesome! Good for you! I totally recommend having a business coach who can work with you on the overall strategy for your business.
You can think of Newsletter Magic as an “add-on,” to help you implement some of the things your coach has probably told you to do. (It’s also why I kept the investment as low as I did – because serious business owners are already making other investments. I wanted to make it easy for you to use Newsletter Magic to supplement what you’re already learning).
Q. What if I’m just getting started with my business?
That’s great! You can actually start out ahead of the curve. Most people put off starting their newsletters for a couple years… and then they think, “Geez. If only I had started earlier.” (Like, um, Yours Truly.)
I’ll show you how to get started at ANY stage of business… even if you don’t have a website yet!
Q. I HATE writing. Do I really need to write newsletters?
Okay, I get it. You started your business because you LOVE what you do… not because you wanted to write about it every week.
My answer for you is this… You have to think about what you WANT for your business.
Actually, this answer applies to EVERYONE, so let me bust out of this FAQ format real quick…
You have to ask yourself…
What do you WANT for your business?
If what you want is…
- to have a practice full of clients who KNOW they want to work with you before you even TALK…
- to someday fill a group program (without having to “handsell” each and every one of your members over private sales conversations)…
- to sell thousands of products (often just by mentioning them in a newsletter)…
- You can hire out your writing… and that can be expensive. (Most copywriters charge anywhere between $100 – $1,200 for a single newsletter. Imagine paying that every week.)
- You can suffer through writing your own newsletter, week after week, wasting hours thinking, “I don’t know how to doooo this,” or, “I don’t know what to write about!” or, “I don’t even know if this is any good!”
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Or you can learn how to do it in a way that you ENJOY… and learn how to shortcut the process.
… then you CAN’T skip the writing in your business.
It HAS to be done. And it HAS to be good.
So, you have 3 choices…
… And that’s what I’m going to teach you in Newsletter Magic. (Option #3, that is.)
So this is it.
Decision time, my love.
Are you ready to stop putting off your newsletter? (Or to stop sending out emails that make you cringe?)
Are you going to join us + be on your way to better, more effective, & more authentic newsletters in just 4 short weeks?
Because your people are waiting to hear from you… the REAL you.
Hope to see you inside.
xoxo,
Cheryl
Cheryl, This is a slam-dunk, as is all your work.
Once again you have done not only a wonderful job
with the materials, but have even added more value and possibilities to it.
We are so thrilled to be working with you. You’re brilliant – we’re giddy. Need I say more?
– Drs. Ron & Carol Stotts
I’m so glad we had our call yesterday.
It was very energizing and this was a JOY to write.
– Bonnie Fahy, Creator of Source it!, and The ‘O’ Word Expert