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How to write captions for Instagram by creative copywriter Ashlyn Carter of Ashlyn Writes

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September 22, 2017

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In today’s video, I’m bringing you one of my most-asked questions: how to write captions for Instagram.

Ohhh, Instagram, right? As creative entrepreneurs, we get a lot of business through the app, but at the same time, I’m always first to raise my hand and remind you it IS possible to build a successful, super-profitable business without 10K (or even half that) followers.

How to write captions for Instagram by creative copywriter Ashlyn Carter of Ashlyn Writes

I’ve mentioned before that follower count can be a vanity metric we get hung up on, and instead, I want you to focus on how to write captions for Instagram with better copy—so those loyal followers you DO have connect deeply with your story, and you build an authentic, organic, following.

In the video below, I’ll tell you step-by-step tips how to write captions for Instagram, from the #1 mindset shift you need to make, to how to create a copy swipe file for Instagram, to how to match those words with your photos, it’s all inside this Instagram caption tutorial.

Oh, and don’t forget your Caption Copy Tips for Creatives FREE workbook with Instagram caption templates inside!


 

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Grab my FREE workbook called Caption Copy Tips for Creatives, a 10-page guide so you can figure out how to write captions for Instagram once and for all. I’ve included info on why copywriting matters on the app, my process for writing captions, 11 caption “party starter” templates to get you going, and a boatload of call-to-action swipeable copy.

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Reading Time: 2 Minutes Reading time: 1 min. In today’s video, I’m bringing you one of my most-asked questions: how to write captions for Instagram. Ohhh, Instagram, right? As creative entrepreneurs, we get a lot of business through the app, but at the same time, I’m always first to raise my hand and remind you it IS possible to build […]

9/22/17

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  1. […] I’ve officially been batch creating Instagram content since 2016—there’s been more trial and error put into figuring out a content calendar system in my business than I’d ever want to publically admit on the internet. […]

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