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Also a major motion length picture, Hoaxed: The Deadly Consequences of Fake News exposes fake news and explores how misinformation spreads online in conversations with several high profile guests and celebrities. Filmmaker and author Mike Cernovich is also confronted by people who claim he has shared fake news. Find out how he answers these allegations in Hoaxed.

The Benefits of Pre-Ordering Hoaxed.

Hoaxed will be released in early September, and to encourage people to pre-order the book, we are offering some benefits.

• Exclusive invitation to a Hoaxed book party. This will be available only to pre-order purchases.
• A free PDF of Hoaxed.
• An early look at the full interviews of selected guests from Hoaxed.

What is Hoaxed about?

Hoaxed has the full interviews of several high profile guests and experts.

Along with my original insights and explanation of the problem of fake news.

There will even be some behind the scenes photographs from the making of Hoaxed.

Hoaxed is a collector’s edition that will interview film viewers, and it’s an insightful collection of insights into modern media.

Now you might be asking which Hoaxed interviews are in the book, and that’s reasonable.

But I can’t tell you this, because we are keeping the cast of Hoaxed secret.

I can tell you that Scott Adams gives a lengthy and insightful interview about persuasion and fake news.

Pre-order Hoaxed here.

Watch the video below.

DO NOT count the number of bike jumps. Focus your eyes in the middle of the video.

Post a comment, let me know what you see.

Representative Keith Ellison recognized the error of his ways after Cernovich retained First Amendment lawyer Marc Randazza to represent him in an action against Ellison.

Cernovich was pleased Representative Ellison reversed course and resolved this matter.

Under existing law, it’s unconstitutional for members of Congress to “block” members of the American public on Twitter.

On May 23, 2018, Cernovich retained First Amendment lawyer Marc Randazza to file a civil rights lawsuit against Ellison.

Ellison unblocked Cernovich before the lawsuit had to be filed.

Cernovich has another First Amendment case active before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

That lawsuit was joined by over 23 media organizations, as the Reporter’s Committee for Freedom of the Press filed a briefing supporting Cernovich’s lawsuit. The Miami Herald filed their own lawsuit in the lower court, and in their court papers admitted Cernovich’s case was just.

You can support that lawsuit here.

There’s one skill I wish I had learned in my 20s. This skill would have made me an additional millions in the past decade. At least. And probably much more.

This skill, which you can’t learn in any college and university, is Copywriting.

Copywriting isn’t like copyright law. Copy writing is writing ad copy.

Now one problem with learning copywriting is that most people purporting to teach it haven’t actually sold products other than their copywriting courses. They post fake screen shots of income earning for gullible rubes. It’s a shame that 90% of copywriters are giving the other 10% a bad name.

And courses drag you into the weeds on “perfect” copy. But unless your business runs at scale (i.e., it’s massive, and even 1 or 2% optimizations translates into major sales), you don’t need perfect copy.

You need Pretty Good Copy.

What’s pretty good copy? I just made that term up, although someone else has probably used it before. I Googled it and didn’t get any results.

Copy is designed for one goal and one goal only – to get a person to answer a call to action.

A call to action could be:

• making a sale,
• promoting an event,
• getting a person to join your email list,
• getting out the vote,
• getting a person to call his congresswoman,
• returning to your website to read you again.

Copywriting is used by campaigns, fundraisers, and small business owners. You don’t see it as much in big business, as copywriting is a reclusive business. The best people in the business charge a lot, and usually keep a small roster of clients. What you see on TV is “marketing” and glitz, not copy.

Pretty Good Copy hits all six principles of persuasion:

• Reciprocity,
• Scarcity,
• Authority,
• Consistency,
• Liking,
• Consensus.

Why do sales end soon (scarcity) and included testimonials (consensus)? Because those are two proven principles of persuasion.

Authority is demonstrated. If you’re selling fitness products, you show off your body. You also show authority in subtle ways, for example web design. (My site is less persuasive because it’s simple. However my readers here are niche and know me. If I wanted to expand, I’d redesign it.)

You can see Pretty Good Copy in this article I sent today.

It begins:

Amazon Prime Day is a “hallmark holiday,” but that’s never stopped me from shamelessly promoting the best products on the market. Today at the Gorilla Mind store you save 25% off when you enter GP25 at checkout here.

I hit the liking principles by mildly self-deprecating and scarcity by noting the sale ends today. People don’t like to feel like they are being sold, so just put it out there that you are selling them. People like this approach.

I hit authority in an unusual way in the next paragraph. Can you spot it?

Our prices are already far lower than what you’ll find elsewhere. I challenge you to compare the skincare product to what you’ll find at Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, or a spa. Their products are between $30 and $100. You can buy a 3 pack of Youth for under $30.

Although you may consciously notice the value proposition, I immediately have you comparing Gorilla Mind products to what you find in outlets like Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. Everyone knows those companies have good products, and you breezed right past that line without realizing you’re putting all three businesses in the same category.

Reciprocity kicks in here:

Gorilla Mind is working on building trust with you by offering top products at below what you’d find anywhere else.

Do you understand why? You’re being told (and it’s true) that you’re getting top products far below market value. You’re basically getting something for free. This triggers the reciprocity principle.

Authority is also demonstrated on this line:

Gorilla Mind hasn’t bought a single ad either. The company’s focus is to grow organically, one customer at a time.

A company that doesn’t have to buy ads must be a good one, right?

Consistency means you want to live up your vision of yourself. This can be high-minded (“I’m the type of person who votes,” and thus a voter drive would have you sign a pledge to vote) or more ordinary, as in this case:

As I’ve said many times, I have no shame in asking for your business. Gorilla Mind makes great products, and you use great products, so why not use Gorilla Mind’s products?

You’re already using products. Why not use these other products? That’s the consistency principle. You’re only being to asked to do something that you already do (or intend to do).

Consensus kicks in with the testimonials.

– “Man, my brain works on overdrive and my face is getting more handsome.”

– “I got this for myself. My girlfriend has since seemingly commandeered it from me. It appears she likes it more than me.”

– “I’ve been taking Gorilla Mind Smooth for one week to see if it’s b.s. or not. All I’ll say is this… I’ve been able to sit still and focus and write one hour a day consistently. I never do that.”

I selected the line about “my girlfriend took my products” as it overcomes a common objection. Can women use the skincare products? Yes of course. Women who aren’t breast feeding or nursing can use the other products, too, although Gorilla Dream is the second best seller for women after the skincare line.

Pretty Good Copy is not Perfect Copy.

There’s a lot to critique about my copy, and a professional copywriter who wanted you to impress you would rip it apart.

There aren’t enough pictures. A video should autoplay. The copy should be longer. (Good copy is often 10,000+ words.) Each testimonial should have a human face next to it. There should be an email opt-in for people who don’t want to buy right now. This email opt-in should retarget users with a coupon or offer. Etc.

Except I wrote the offer in 15 minutes, and spend less than an hour on this article. Which, if you re-read it, you’ll notice is its own form of copywriting. (Meta.)

When you launch a signature product, that’s when you need better than Pretty Good Copy.

• Read this long form sales letter I wrote.

How many “experts” can write persuasive sales copy as an afterthought?

And unlike most “experts,” I’ve done the impossible and sold a lot of books.

• Read Gorilla Mindset today.

(Books are the worst business to be in.)

Who do I recommend for copywriting advice?

• Ben Settle has some excellent books.
• Nabeel Azeez is great as well.

I don’t sell copywriting services or courses.

This article was entirely educational, as it’s something young people need to learn.

It’s a skill I wish I had learned, and it’s a skill you’ll learn in my next book.

Yes, there is another book coming out soon.

P.S. You have a couple of more hours to say 25% with coupon code GP25.

• Use it here.