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Write Headlines That Grab Your Reader—7 Resources

Headline writing can be a bit of a mystery but it is a good skill to develop. As a coach, your primary activity probably isn’t writing. Still, a small investment in time can yield a good reward in terms of getting readers interested in your message on your blog, web pages, newsletters and offline promotional materials. Here are 7 resources that show you how to write effective headlines.

From Copyblogger:

• http://www.copyblogger.com/10-sure-fire-headline-formulas-that-work/
• http://www.copyblogger.com/headline-swipe-file-3/
• http://www.copyblogger.com/7-reasons-why-list-posts-will-always-work/
• http://www.copyblogger.com/the-problem-with-waffly-headlines/
• http://www.copyblogger.com/how-to-write-headlines-that-work/

From Freelance Switch:

• http://freelanceswitch.com/blog-writing/the-sexy-art-of-writing-headlines-that-kill/

From Early To Rise:

• http://www.earlytorise.com/archive/html/061006-2.html#brief2

Also consider taking note of any headlines you might encounter that grab you. What is it about them that caught your attention? What made you continue reading? How do they reflect or not reflect the ideas discussed at the sites above?