7 Persuasion Tactics to Become a Better Copywriter, Faster Even if You Don’t Use ChatGPT

Kushagra Oberoi
3 min readJun 11, 2023

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ChatGPT cannot make you a better copywriter.

It can only make you faster.

So how to become better?

Well, start by using these 7 *genuinely creative and actionable* psychology & persuasion tips.

1. Liking

If people like you, it’s easier for them to trust you. If they trust you, they are more likely to buy from you.

How to get them to like you?

→ Offer advice

→ Compliment them

→ Bond on something common

Look at how Jon Brosio compliments his potential followers👇🏻

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2. Contrast

People perceive things differently based on what they’re comparing it to.

Use contrast to frame your product in a way that makes it feel like a no-brainer purchase.

See how this ad proves their wallet is the better one by comparison👇🏻

3. Use “Because” Often

People will comply with your request if you give them a reason. With a reason why, it seems more logical to act upon the request.

No matter what the reason is.

Check out this INSANE story👇🏻

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4. Tell stories

Stories tell. Yes.

But stories sell as well.

Why? Because it helps people relate to something. Anything.

Write stories to:

→Engage

→Interest

→Excite

your readers and to keep them feeling the same way throughout.

Look at this!👇🏻

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5. Appeal to Emotions

People buy with emotions. But justify with logic. So make sure when you start, you start strong.

Be it your:

→CTA

→Visual

→Headline

→Social proof

→Subheadline

Try to have a strong emotional core in as many of these as possible.

Like this!👇🏻

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6. Identify a Villain

Every good story has a great conflict. And every great conflict needs a superb villain.

Find that villain.

And then position your copy as the ultimate hero.

Like this swing that sells childhood memories against a villain!👇🏻

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7. Use Humor & Wit

Both strong emotions that help audiences connect with you on a deeper level.

The trick is to give value but deliver it in a way that’s funny.

Like this value-driven and strategic yet funny ad from Rare Carot.

This is genius on so many levels👇🏻

Well, that’s all!

But if you are a:

1. DTC/E-comm Brand

2. Coach/Solopreneur/Creator

Who wants help with their copy & messaging, I’m your guy.

Hit me up here, and let’s chat more.

Also, tell me.

What’s your favorite tip out of these 7?

Let me know by commenting below!

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Kushagra Oberoi
Kushagra Oberoi

Written by Kushagra Oberoi

Snippets on What I learn about Copywriting & Marketing. 👀

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