Comments on: 4 Places To Find Photos for Your Spec Ads https://filthyrichwriter.com/copywriting-qa-5-places-to-find-photos-for-your-spec-ads/ Tips, tools, & training for new and aspiring copywriters. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:32:40 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 By: kiersten adams https://filthyrichwriter.com/copywriting-qa-5-places-to-find-photos-for-your-spec-ads/comment-page-1/#comment-513300 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 20:31:51 +0000 http://filthyrichwriter.com/?p=1852#comment-513300 In reply to Nicki.

Not the original poster, but thank you for the clear answer. I appreciate your honesty

]]> By: Nicki https://filthyrichwriter.com/copywriting-qa-5-places-to-find-photos-for-your-spec-ads/comment-page-1/#comment-92272 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:35:30 +0000 http://filthyrichwriter.com/?p=1852#comment-92272 In reply to collette.

Hi Collette,

Yep, you definitely want to have images. A spec ad really has two goals: 1) to show a prospective employer that you understand how to wield copywriting techniques and tools to write effective copy and 2) to show a prospective employer that you know how to collaborate well with a designer. Your spec ads should be complete and final ads.

Remember though, that while you’re new(ish? 🙂 ) to copywriting and need to build up your portfolio, there are plenty of designers out there who are newish to design and need to build up their portfolios too. These are the people you should be collaborating with!

Did that help a bit?

Thanks for commenting!
Nicki

]]> By: collette https://filthyrichwriter.com/copywriting-qa-5-places-to-find-photos-for-your-spec-ads/comment-page-1/#comment-92253 Wed, 16 Apr 2014 18:20:01 +0000 http://filthyrichwriter.com/?p=1852#comment-92253 I have more of a question than a comment.
Do most people include pictures in their spec ads?
I’ve done a solid amount of research on how to format a spec ad, and so far they only mention a headline, a possible subhead, and your copy. Is it more professional to include images? If so how “finished” do these spec ads need to look? Are we talking a full blown design, or are we talking through and through framework that would then be collaborated on with a graphic designer?

Thanks!

Collette

]]> By: Nicki https://filthyrichwriter.com/copywriting-qa-5-places-to-find-photos-for-your-spec-ads/comment-page-1/#comment-52071 Tue, 25 Feb 2014 14:53:21 +0000 http://filthyrichwriter.com/?p=1852#comment-52071 In reply to Richard DeJoseph (@Shmoobuster311).

Hi Rich,

Haha – thanks! And yes, there are lots of great options out there for images once you get looking.

Thanks for commenting!
Nicki

]]> By: Richard DeJoseph (@Shmoobuster311) https://filthyrichwriter.com/copywriting-qa-5-places-to-find-photos-for-your-spec-ads/comment-page-1/#comment-51988 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 22:27:22 +0000 http://filthyrichwriter.com/?p=1852#comment-51988 This is great, especially when Google’s results aren’t a good fit for your vision. Bonus points for using “filch” in your explanation flickr, which is an awesome alternative to Google in terms of breath of options.

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