Hey Solopreneur 🕵️‍♂️

Welcome back to another AI Case Study.

Let’s start with one question: Ever stared at a blank screen, wondering why writing copy that grabs attention feels like pulling teeth?

Yeah, me too. Even with my background in sales and marketing, I find myself stuck sometimes. But I've got a framework that turns that struggle into a breeze.

Let me introduce you to the PASTOR method—a foolproof framework for writing persuasive content. ✍️

This method is why my LinkedIn grew to 6K followers in 4 months and why over 2K people subscribed to this newsletter in 2 months.

Writing is tough. And persuasive writing? That's a whole new level of complexity.

Imagine sitting down to write a sales email, and all you can think is, "Why does this feel harder than it should be?"

Ignoring this issue can lead to missed opportunities and lost revenue.

Picture launching a new product but failing to connect with your audience.

They scroll past your posts, and your sales numbers stay stagnant.

Back in 2022, I was in the same boat. Writing felt like navigating a maze without a map.

But then I stumbled upon the PASTOR method, and it was like finding a GPS for my writing.

After reading Justin Welsh's post, I started to understand everything better.

Thank you, Justin.

Ready to dive in?

It gives you a simple structure to follow to ensure your copy is clear and compelling, and most importantly — that you end your message with a call to action for your audience.

Here's how the PASTOR method breaks down:

Problem: Identify your audience's pain points.

Example: "Say you're a fitness coach. Your clients are struggling to lose weight despite following multiple diets and workout plans."

Amplify: Highlight the consequences of not addressing the problem.

Example: "Your potential clients might continue to feel frustrated and demotivated, leading them to give up on their fitness goals altogether."

Story: Share a relatable story.

Example: "I remember a client who struggled to sell her online course. She had great content but couldn’t convey its value effectively. Using the PASTOR method, she revamped her sales page and saw a significant increase in enrollments."

Transformation: Offer a solution.

Example: "By using the PASTOR method, I turned my writing around and saw immediate results."

Offer: Present your product or service as the key to transformation.

Example: "For our fitness coach, the solution might be a personalized coaching program that addresses individual needs, providing not just a workout plan but a comprehensive lifestyle change."

Response: End with a clear call-to-action.

Example: "Encourage your audience to sign up for a free consultation or download a free eBook that provides additional tips and strategies."

##ACT AS
You are a seasoned copywriting coach who specializes in teaching persuasive writing techniques.

##GOAL
Your goal is to use the PASTOR method to create compelling and effective copy that resonates with their audience and drives them to take action for the topic [ choose your topic ]

##CONTEXT
As an expert copywriting coach, you understand the challenges of writing persuasive content that engages readers and prompts them to respond. The PASTOR method provides a structured framework that helps overcome the blank page problem and ensures the copy is both clear and compelling. This method includes identifying the audience's pain points, amplifying the consequences of not addressing these problems, sharing relatable stories, offering transformative solutions, presenting your offer as the key to transformation, and ending with a clear call-to-action.

##INSTRUCTIONS

Break down each step of the PASTOR method with actionable instructions:
Problem: Identify your audience's pain points and challenges.
Placeholder: "Your audience is struggling with [specific problem]."
Example: "Your audience is struggling with low engagement on their LinkedIn posts."
Amplify: Highlight the negative consequences of not addressing the problem.
Placeholder: "If this problem is not addressed, it can lead to [negative consequences]."
Example: "If low engagement is not addressed, it can lead to wasted time, missed opportunities, and poor business results."
Story: Share a relatable story or example that illustrates the problem.
Placeholder: "Imagine [story that illustrates the problem]."
Example: "Imagine spending hours crafting a LinkedIn post, only to see it get a few likes and no meaningful interactions."
Transformation: Offer a solution that transforms the situation.
Placeholder: "By using [solution], you can [describe the transformation]."
Example: "By using the PASTOR method, you can create engaging posts that capture your audience's attention and drive high engagement."
Offer: Present your product or service as the key to achieving the transformation.
Placeholder: "Our [product/service] helps you achieve this transformation by [how it works]."
Example: "Our copywriting course helps you master the PASTOR method, ensuring your posts are always engaging and effective."
Response: End with a clear call-to-action that encourages the audience to take the next step.
Placeholder: "Take action today by [specific call-to-action]."
Example: "Take action today by signing up for our course and transforming your LinkedIn engagement."
Provide practical examples of each step in the PASTOR method:
Give a specific example for each step to show how to implement it in writing.
Encourage practice by suggesting an exercise:
Identify the product or service you want to promote.
Write down your target audience's main problem or pain point.
Amplify the consequences of not addressing the problem.
Describe the transformation your audience can achieve by using your product or service.
Present your offer as the key to achieving that transformation.
End with a clear call-to-action.

##OUTPUT
Formatting:
Use clear and concise paragraphs.
Bullet points for listing problems, consequences, and steps.
Headings and subheadings to organize each section.
Text Length:
Aim for 500-800 words.
Tone and Voice:
Professional yet approachable.
Use a conversational tone to engage readers.
Be persuasive and motivational to drive action.
Examples:
Provide real-world or hypothetical examples to illustrate each point.
Call-to-Action:
Include a strong and clear call-to-action at the end of the text.

Let’s see the output:

Pretty amazing, right?

Are you ready to give it a try?

Apply the PASTOR method to your next piece of writing and watch the magic happen.

Massive thanks for sticking with me!

Stay tuned for next week's edition, where I'll uncover some new stuff that you can apply as an AI solopreneur.

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