Learn Great Copywriting in 76 Minutes

[Read in your browser here.](=) ​ ​ Hi friends, I know it's been some time since I've written you, and I'm trying to do it more often. Anyway, this one's short. Just three things for today: - ​[Write of Passage](: The next cohort starts on August 26th and enrollment is now open. If you’re interested in joining us or learning more, I’m hosting a Q&A today at 12pm CT. Meet alums. Learn about the program. Ask whatever you want. ​ ​[Sign up here]() (and if you can’t make it, I’ll email you the recording). ​ ​ - Writing Examples: I've been toiling away on a project to help you learn from the greatest writing of all-time. It's kind of like a giant swipe file of timeless writing, but it won't just be a list of sentences and paragraphs. Instead, it'll explain why specific pieces of writing have stood the test of time and how you can implement the techniques into your own work. ​ For a peek behind the curtain, here are the first three videos: (1) [Jerry Seinfeld's guide to writing introductions](, (2) [Winston Churchill's speechwriting tricks](, and (3) how to [describe a scene like John Steinbeck](. ​ - How I Write: Okay, this one rips. I just published an interview with Harry Dry, the best copywriter I know. He’s built a 130,000-person newsletter teaching people how to do it. Give it one watch and you’ll become at least a Green Belt in copywriting. ​ ​ Don’t take my word for it though. One commenter said: “This is the most useful video I've watched in years (not a joke).”​Listen on [Apple]( or [Spotify](. [Watch on YouTube](=). ​ [[video preview]​](=) ​ That's all for now. I'll be back soon, — David ​ [David Perell Logo 2x] Thanks for reading! If you’re serious about learning to write, [sign up for my 50 days of writing series.]() I’ll send you a series of emails about every aspect of the craft, from finding new ideas, to editing your writing, to building an email list. If you'd like to update your email settings, choose one of the options below. 1. [Click here](=) to unsubscribe from Monday Musings only. 2. [Unsubscribe]( to be removed from all future mailings. That'll make me sad. But hey... I get it. You're busy. Just know that once you click this link you won't receive any more emails from me. If you want to opt-out of Monday Musings and don't see a link above to do so, just hit reply and let me know. I'll take care of it for you personally. 3. If you're interested in subscribing to my other emails, [click here](). In particular, I recommend my weekly [Friday Finds]() email. In it, I share my favorite books, articles, videos, and podcasts every week. 10900 Research Blvd Ste 160C PMB 3016, Austin, Texas 78759