HOW TO WRITE WINNING HEADLINES

Jerreme Wade
3 min readAug 19, 2021

Writing effective headlines is a great way to get your content read. You need a great headline that attracts readers. Your audience will read your headline before they start reading your copy. Think about the different ways you can format your headline. Let the world get a glimpse of your content when they read your headline. Now let’s get into some tips for your headlines!

You’re creating opportunities instantly by writing the right headline. Here’s two (2) tips that will allow you to start writing amazing headlines today!

Step 1: Write your headliner as a guide question or statement. For example, “Are You Making The Best Cookies?” This headline gets the reader thinking about how they’re making cookies. It will also allow you to explain a better way to make cookies. Writing your headlines is a process.

Step 2: Do your research regarding trending topics. Find out which topics are in demand. Search for keywords that highlight that demand. Then, use those keywords in the headline of your content.

Let’s go through a quick step by step process of how you can arrive at a effective headline for your copy. It’s a small detail that is often overlooked. However, if you inform and intrigue your reader before the read your content, you’re winning. Below are steps that you should take before arriving at an effective headline:

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Do your research

Craft an outline

Ask a question

Give a solution

Write your headline

Your headline should point out key solutions. Find a problem in your research that you can solve. Craft your outline with that question in mind. Give a solution backed by research that you have done. Propose a question for your reader to take action on as they finish reading. Let the action from your readers be reflected in your headline!

Your headline is a step by step process for readers to get to know you. Let your readers understand you. Be clear and precise with your headline. Give your readers something to look forward to as they invest their time into reading your content.

A powerful headline will leave your audience wanting more! If they’re interested in your headline then they will proceed to read your copy. You must learn how to control the different aspects of your writing process after writing your amazing headline. If you control the littles aspects of your written content, your message will spread like wildfire.

Some entrepreneurs don’t see themselves as writers. However, we all have to write in some way, shape, or form. If we emphasize each small part of our message, we will provide a better brand for our community. Use the tips above to structure your headline. This is a small aspect of your writing process you can focus on daily. I promise you won’t regret the decision to improve your headlines. Let’s change the perspective of headlines together. Our words matter in every space.

If you are an entrepreneur, write your headlines with confidence and courage. If you’re ready to maximize the structure of written content, take your headlines seriously. My goal is to use less words for more impact. I will start by breaking down the different aspects of the writing process. Today, I decided to discuss headline tips that WIN BIG!

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I’m excited to take this blogging journey with you moving forward. Tomorrow, we will get into “intro paragraphs.” This is the time to express how you feel about your writing process. Please share your ideas, concerns, and comments about your writing process!

I look forward to creating a unique perspective for entrepreneurs that want to take writing seriously. Powerful headlines is becoming increasingly popular for its ability to quickly and succinctly capture the interest of a reader.

I want you try a new exercise. Think of 9 words and write them down. Break those 9 words into 3 groups of 3. Now create 3 headlines with a maximum of 3 words. The goal is to maximize attention with less words. See how this exercise changes your mindset on headlines! I’ll see you tomorrow!

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Jerreme Wade
Jerreme Wade

Written by Jerreme Wade

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