I don’t know if you’ve ever heard of Sean D’Souza and his www.psychotactics.com web site, but I’ve been a long time subscriber to his newsletter and blog, and have even purchased how-to products from him. Sean provides very useful business and marketing information in a format that’s pretty entertaining to read.

Anyway, I recently received an invitation from Sean to get one of his workshops for free. Sean’s giving away a workshop he sells for $2500 to a limited number of people. It’s called the Brain Alchemy Masterclass and explains why structure – not marketing – is critical to growing your business.

A free giveaway like this would normally have a catch of some sort (like a forced opt-in membership site that you have to cancel within 30 days to avoid future charges), but this one doesn’t. Unless you count opting into Sean’s e-mail list a “catch” – which I don’t.

Get on the Download Waiting List

I’ve signed up on the waiting list to get the Brain Alchemy Masterclass (he explains why there is a waiting list on his landing page). But, since I haven’t received my copy yet I can’t post a review. Based on Sean’s other downloadable products, however, I expect this to be quite useful – especially since it’s FREE. 

I have no idea how many people will get to opt-in to the waiting list for this free download. But if you’re at all interested, hop on over to Sean’s site and check it out before this opportunity closes: www.psychotactics.com/free-goodies.

Copywriter Confession: There’s absolutely nothing in it for me if you click the links above and register to get Sean’s free workshop. They aren’t affiliate links or anything like that. I’m just sharing this opportunity with my readers because it has value.

Congratulations to Valerie Schaeffer for winning the copy of Words that Stick! (Check your email for instructions on how to claim your prize.)

Copywriter Confession: This announcement is a few days late due to a big project deadline and a family illness. Such is the life of a full time working mom. Priorities change often, sometimes hour to hour. You learn to roll with it. (Most of the time.)

It’s the first Freebie Friday give-away! 

I’m giving away a copy of Rix Quinn’s fantastic book, Words That Stick: A Guide to Short Writing with Big Impact. 

Whether you’re a budding freelance writer or a seasoned professional copywriter, Words that Stick is a great little resource to have within reach – especially if you’re like me and struggle with writing “shorts” that capture the reader’s attention in the first few seconds. (I’ll take a 1,000 word case study over a 250 press release any day – brevity is not my strong point.) 

Why Am I Giving this Book Away? 

It’s a bribe. 

I recently launched Copywriter Confessions to help other writers achieve success in the world of freelance B2B marketing copywriting. But I’m not sure what you want to know. 

Google Analytics tells me that visitors are trickling in. But at the time of this writing, only one person has left a comment.

(Special thanks to Maryan Pelland over at OnText for leaving me very useful feedback on my 10 Tips post. Maryan’s site offers great nuts-and-bolts advice and various resources to help writers earn a living from their craft.)

So I’ve decided to launch my first Freebie Friday give-away contest to bribe you to leave a comment – and get the conversation going! 

Entering to Win is Easy 

To enter the drawing to win Words that Stick, simply leave a comment below that includes one question you would like me to answer about copywriting in general or about starting/growing your own copywriting business. That’s it! 

The winner will be chosen in a random drawing on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 5:00pm PDT. (I’ll announce the winner in a new post the following day.)