Oct 24 • 🔥 Community Value
The Power of Rewriting Headlines and Subject Lines
Hey 4D Community,
If you’ve ever wanted to learn copywriting but didn’t know how to actually practice it...
I get you.
I’m still learning the craft myself, so I know how confusing it feels when you don’t know where to start.
Most YouTube videos will show you “how to write better copy”, but watching is passive.
Writing is practice.
And the simplest way to practice daily is this:
1️⃣ Reps.
2️⃣ Rewrites.
3️⃣ Reflection.
When you rewrite existing copy (especially headlines and subject lines)
You’re not just copying words.
You’re training your brain to spot emotion, rhythm, and structure.
You learn to experiment with curiosity, clarity, and tone.
You start thinking like a copywriter instead of just reading about it.
Take any headline or subject line you find on social media or a sales page and rewrite it in 3–5 different ways.
Example 1:
Original: How to lose 10 lbs in 30 days
Rewrites:
- “The 30-Day Shortcut to Drop 10 Pounds (Without Starving Yourself)”
- “Lose Weight Without Losing Your Mind — Here’s How”
- “The 10-Pound Reset Plan That Actually Fits Real Life”
Example 2:
Original: Get more clients for your business
Rewrites:
- “How I Landed 5 Clients in 7 Days (Without Paid Ads)”
- “This 10-Minute Daily Habit Attracts Clients Automatically”
- “Clients Come to You When You Stop Doing This.
Example 3:
Original: Join my newsletter for marketing tips
Rewrites:
- “Real Marketing Lessons I Learned the Hard Way (Free Each Week)”
- “Get Weekly Playbooks That Actually Make You Money”
- “Don’t Just Read About Marketing — Learn What Works Now”
You’re not trying to be better than the original.
You’re exploring possibilities, testing tones, and discovering what clicks.
Because at the end of the day, you and I don’t decide what’s “good”.
The market does.
So write. Rewrite. Repeat.
You’ll be amazed how quickly your instincts sharpen.
Hope this gives you something practical to work on.Thanks for reading.
— Wahid
P.S. The examples provided above were written by ChatGPT for illustration purposes only :)
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