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    In these short snappy episodes, I want to give you smart little Toon tips on how to hone your copywriting skills. Improve your copywriting business with straightforward doable advice that you can implement today. 

     

    Today, I want to talk about why copywriters should be more like fruit sellers when it comes to promoting themselves.


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