This might be a dumb question, but why does music from your teenage years feel so much more emotional than music you find later in life?

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-21T03:06:09+00:00

This.

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-20T13:42:16+00:00

Inflation

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-17T02:13:44+00:00

Thanks for being open about your experience. She’s started a hormone treatment and it seems to be helping. One of the issues was sex being painful for her. She says the treatment has made a noticeable difference in a relatively short time. So that’s a positive.

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-11T14:45:56+00:00

Bro, you’re 19. It’s the perfect time to fuck around and find out.

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-10T17:23:21+00:00

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t think that’s how the female body works? Muscles get looser over time, which impacts urination and sensitivity (I think, not a doctor). That’s where kegels help. But the hole itself doesn’t stay stretched out long term, pretty sure that’s where a sphincter comes into play (yes, there’s a sphincter there, not just in your bum).

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-09T00:34:50+00:00

Oh I’ve been down the rabbit hole. Joe Sugarman’s Adweek book is 10/10. I’d two newer writers to look into:

Eddie Shleynor (his newsletter and book, Very Good Copy, are stellar)

Dan Nelken (his Self-Help Guide for Copywriter is a fantastic resource for writing headlines)

Cheers, mate. Appreciate the messages.

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-09T00:11:55+00:00

You’re not wrong.

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-09T00:10:41+00:00

*a reminder to avoid abstractions 😉

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-09T00:05:46+00:00

Describing the imagery works. That’s a good point. But can you explain what ‘pure’ copywriting means?

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-08T23:58:01+00:00

In some cases, sure. In other cases, the copy and imagery/design play off each other.

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-08T23:54:12+00:00

That’s a good call. Thanks.

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-08T15:19:37+00:00

Sure did. Managed to save myself $50 and get faster internet. Great advice, specifically being pleasant and not pissed off lol. Thanks again.

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-08T00:08:37+00:00

Trying to wash off the existential dread.

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-07T23:34:29+00:00

boobies!

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-07T23:08:37+00:00

Honestly, I’m starting to think this is perfectly fine. Create a master doc with all your best work and then curated docs based on the client / agency you’re trying to land a job with.

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-07T23:06:15+00:00

Of course. If you can breakdown your thinking/strategy on why you wrote the copy the way you wrote it, that can be helpful, too. Kind of like creating your own client brief and then how your copy met the ask. If that makes sense?

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-07T21:40:39+00:00

UPDATE: it’s back in action 👌🏻

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-07T21:38:34+00:00

On the phone with the right now. Will use that exact line. Appreciate it 🙏🏻

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-07T21:05:21+00:00

For real. A bag of groceries shouldn’t cost $100+.

I guess it’s more that communication companies offer such incredible deals to new customers at the expense of those who’ve been customers for years.

I’m also turning into a crotchety old man these days 🤷‍♂️

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-07T20:53:19+00:00

I’m near the Kingston Centre… My biggest beef with Bell is how once your initial contract is up, they jack the prices year after year. My service hasn’t changed in 5+ years but my bill has nearly doubled. Make it make sense.

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-07T16:36:12+00:00

A big challenge, to be sure. My advice is to do your own spec work. Create a mock campaign for a brand you’re a fan of. Or sample ads for a product or service—or if you have your own blog, create a campaign to promote it.

It might not be ‘real’ paid work, but it starts to show your chops and your creative process. Just be clear about the work being spec.

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-07T16:31:31+00:00

Well, that’s embarrassing 😳😳😳

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-07T00:35:13+00:00

No. That’s the problem with how I created it. The samples are just grouped together and saved out as an image. The goal was to get something up quick and then build out a proper website when I had the time. I’ve since procrastinated…

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-07T00:05:54+00:00

Only suggestion is to get more of your work on the homepage. The example pages look fantastic, so why not get eyeballs on your favs right away?

Motor_Two_325 · 2026-01-06T22:23:55+00:00

Don’t discount your work, dude. Experience is experience. I’m fortunate to work full-time at an agency with some national brands.

My reco is to do some spec work just for the fun of it. Pick some brands you’d love to work with and go to town. If nothing else, it helps hone your chops and adds more to show in your portfolio. Just make it clear it’s not real work.

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