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Expert Profile: Emily Calvo

Expertise:  Want to try dating on-line or through a personal ad? Concerned about safety? I am author of "25 Words or Less...How to Write Like a Pro to Meet That Special Someone Through Personal Ads." My co-author and I are professional copywriters who have over 15 years of professional experiece. For ths book, we interviewed over 100 people to find the secrets that make the personals really work. I can help you decide what to say, how to say it and how to proceed once you get responses.

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Prestige Points: 1212
Knowledge   9.75   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.75   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.89   Best of the best
Politeness   9.95   Best of the best
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User Comments
just want to say thank you...This really blew out of control,it has effected my career. This whole thing is so stupid,but people want to take it in an
(chip on 07/16/08)
Thanks for giving my ad a thorough thought Emily!!! I agree to everything you wrote down there. Thanks! God Bless!
(jimmy on 05/27/08)
Dear Emily.... Thank you and God bless you for such a swift reply, and your concerns for safety on the issue, and you have my gratitude as well. I tri
(William on 04/23/08)
I really appreciate the specific feedback points to address; I've got a clear idea of what to do next.
(Lynn on 04/10/08)
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Recent Answers from Emily Calvo
2008-09-21  Writing to an add Hi Erc, Take the same approach in creating a message to her as you did to write your ad. Just be honest. Tell her why you find her appealing by pulling some info from her profile and addressing it....
2008-08-20  Will personal ads work for me? Hi again, OK...you've got playful down pretty well. And I like your specifics. Very cool. I'm thinking the reference to convicted terrorists might be part of the scary turnoff. People are so sensitive...
2008-07-17  teasing Hi Ana, It's too bad your roommates are so immature and competitive. Maybe they do feel insecure, as you suggest, and that's why the attack. On the other hand, although you may be nice to them, I'm detecting...
2008-07-15  online dating Geez Chip! Why do they think you're bi-sexual (not that there's anything wrong with that). Did you post it in the men looking for men section? Why would they presume "hoty" is bi-sexual? I must be missing...
2008-07-09  Help writing an add Hi Joy, Congratulations for trying the personals! It's a great way for people to meet. I'd be happy to help you write your ad, but it can cost $250, so try my tried-and-true exercise, which is step one...
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