How to Write Great Headlines


	How to Write Great Headlines

adamc

11-21-2006 1:33 PM

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headlines, tips, writing, clipmarks

adamc says:

Each one is explained nicely at the source.

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11-21-2006 2:31 PM

tmblwd

Since most people read only headlines and photo cutlines, a good headline may be the difference between getting a story read or skipped.

11-21-2006 3:43 PM

funana

Great Headline Adam!

11-21-2006 3:47 PM

adamc

Thanks Funana -- as you can see I've been taking their advice

11-21-2006 3:59 PM

bignosemousie

wait, shouldn't it read "How to Write Super Great Headlines"?

11-21-2006 4:05 PM

funana

jep, your right bignosemousie.

Or how about "Can You Write Super Great Headlines?"... and whats up with

The Top 5 Tips to write Super Great Headlines ?

11-25-2006 4:02 PM

AndyBeard

If you like posts like this, you would love http://www.copyblogger.com

11-25-2006 5:17 PM

funana

great link, AndyBeard, what about clipping it?

11-26-2006 11:20 AM

Octane

If you're into linkbaiting the likes of Digg, you could do worse than take note of those headline writing tips...

12-6-2006 10:35 PM

MyWorld

Nice Clip for all us Clippers, thanks, adamc

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