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On a side note, the "4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse" were let loose a long time ago. They finished their work in 265 A.D., which may come as a relief to many believers.
If you're interested, check out: http://snurl.com/71tcc
Ryan
And a couple of new resources to check out - Thank you sir.
This is a great list. I now have a few new lists to sign up for.
Dean: Hey Dean, thank you for stopping in. Glad you enjoyed it and I hope you get a ton of value from these resources (I know I have!)
Anita: No problem, your site is cool and fun to read. Especially when you do the subject line round ups.
On a side note, if you want to learn my method of successful email copywriting (the same method I use to write emails for Rich Schefren, Jeff Walker, Alex Mandossian, and a host of others), then keep your eyes peeled for not one, but TWO killer opportunities coming your way in the next few months.
Stay tuned...
I kind of hate to say this...
...especially as this is an outstanding list of email copy resources...
...but those 4 Apocalyptic Equestrians were...
...BAD guys!
So to link them with a list of great resources creates some confusion in the mind of the reader, I suggest.
For example, when I started reading I was expecting an article about current or likely problems for copywriters.
Maybe a better "theme"...
...given your love of movies...
...would be "The Magnificent 7" or (a bit more edgy) "The 47 Ronin".
Perhaps it's just me.
Anyway excellent post. This list is a great resource for any copywriter.
Kevin Francis
I hear what you're saying (and the thought did occur to me, too).
But 1.) To me, the Mag. 7 isn't nearly as dramatic and cool sounding as the horsemen of the apocalypse. And 2.) I consider the above sort of like the horsemen -- bringing hell on all the bad email copywriting that's been going on lo these many years.
Maybe try to think of it like a "Star Wars" movie -- enjoy the ride and try to ignore the "plot holes" :)
Ben
The "Horsemen" analogy is certainly dramatic and grabs attention.
Thanks again for the post!
Kevin Francis
I replied to your email saying how great it was but then I had to come check it out at your blog. It is even better read again.
The information you provide is so valuable- I would have never found half of these guys on my own.
And the way you presented it was really original- just awesome, awesome stuff.
Ben
Ben
You're so right about James Whelan, I love his emails, he's definitely a polarizing kind of guy. I must be one of his foxes -- his messages resonate with me.
I've noted that trait recently with a few great marketers and speakers I've been exposed to -- they're great at attracting and repelling at the same time.
I hear ya on that -- I once heard Dan Kennedy (I think it was him) say something about how you can almost tell how successful someone is by how polarizing they are.
Ben