The Big 4 Emotions Flashcards
To fully grasp the functions of The Big 4 Emotions in copywriting, as outlined in "Take Their Money" (16 cards)
Describe the 3 Key points of New/Novel
- New provides hope
- New includes Novel
- New dissuades categorization
What are the Alter Egos of New/Novel?
Only/Exclusivity
Why might we use Only/Exclusivity?
As an emotional force amplifier for New/Novel
What are the 2 reasons we use Easy/Effortless?
- People are lazy
- People are insecure
If we’re using Easy/Effortless, and targeting laziness, how might we play into this more effectively?
By reducing the perceived time your solution will take, with a step-by-step solution or a system.
If we’re using Easy/Effortless, and targeting insecurity, why might the reader be insecure? And how might we play into this more effectively?
- Maybe they tried a solution before and it failed them, and instead of blaming the product, they blamed themselves.
- Using the Alter Ego Anybody/Accessible to multiply the emotion Easy/Effortless.
Why should we use the Easy/Effortless Alter Egos, Anybody/Accessible? And why is it effective?
- To convey that process/product has been made fit for even the lowest common denominator.
- Even if people recognize they’re bad at something, they typically never view themselves as the lowest common denominator.
Why use “Not” statements?
To build intrigue
Why use “don’t have to”, & “with nothing but” statements?
To convey Easy/Effortless & Anybody/Accessible
What 2 goals does using Safe/Certainty accomplish?
- Reduce skepticism
- Increase perceived value of offer
What counter-intuitive fact of human psychology does Safe/Certainty make use of?
The fact that people view less risky offers as more valuable.
How might we use Safe/Certainty & Predictable/Assured?
Establishing patterns inside credibility, track record, testimonials, case studies, success stories, etc.
How might we encourage the reader to sell themselves on the offer using Safe/Certainty & Predictable/Assured?
Leading the reader to predict or infer what will happen next; Leading the reader into noticing the patterns we want them to notice themselves.
Describe the 4 Key points of Big/Opportunity/Change.
- The 3 other emotions can feed directly into Big/Change
- Big/Change demands attention
- Big infers Change
- The main reason anyone is reading your copy to begin with is because they want Change
What is the Alter Ego of Big/Change?
Fast/Immediate
What 4 letter acronym is often used along with/plays well with Big/Change?
FOMO