Cosmopolitan is a magazine chocked full of goodies that can make a sailor blush. In fact, it’s probably the only women’s magazine men are interested in. Well, it’s certainly one that they have an opinion about.
I was quite surprised when an insightful blogger clued into the value of Cosmo. No, not for the sex tips, but for the copy writing. Copyblogger, states writing the headline first is the best way to start a compelling post, by first generating an idea to write about. Getting ideas for headlines… now that’s how Cosmo can be good for you, well, more accurately, Cosmo’s covers (or any other magazine)
…written by pros who make good money getting people to pick up periodicals and drop them in the grocery basket… Coppyblogger
How does this work? Well… let’s see…
Cosmo Headline: The 22 Best Relationship Tips Ever
Fashion blogger headline: The 22 Best Thrifting Tips Ever (daunting, but I bet Bits and Bobbins could do it)
Cosmo Headline: Guy’s Sex Confessions : Surprising stuff they don’t want in the sack
Fashion blogger headline: Your Best Friend’s Wardrobe Confessions : Surprising stuff she doesn’t doesn’t want you to know (this might be good for a team blog like, Pudri)
Cosmo Headline: How to Stay Safe: 5 Places Sexual Predators Look for Women (uh oh)
Fashion blogger headline: : How to Save: 5 Places Bargain Hunters Look for Designer Shoes (much more fun… I’d like to know where WendyB gets all her fabulous shoes)
Cosmo Headline: 6 Instant Confidence Boosters
Fashion blogger headline: : Heck, 10 Instant Confidence Boosters (sounds like a job for Kingdom of Style)
Cosmo Headline: 16 Sexy New Hairstyles
Fashion blogger headline: : 16 Easy Fashion Hacks (Susie Bubble can do that blindfolded)
Well, that was fun… what other titles can you come up with?
All images via Cosmopolitan.com
Ha ha! Good job, Jennine.
what’s really funny is that i wrote an article for the now defunct magazine adorn in 2005 that was along the lines of what you suggested! not the same title, of course.
so fun!
What a great idea
cool!!
K
Those comparisons are so entertaining, while I was reading them I was like ‘i hope im not in here’ haha
I’m definitely going to keep an eye out for some
sorry i was distracted by the cover poses being the same. hand on hip, hand on thigh, raised skirt. and how odd julia stiles looks on a cover of cosmo.
hhahaa
that’s a funny, you know i didn’t notice that, but you’re right!
It’s my favorite magazine!!!!
Oh dear, coming up with coverlines was my least favourite job when I worked at CosmoGIRL! Especially true life stories. I used to just put xxx Ruined My Life no matter what the story was: Bullies Ruined My Life!, Plastic Surgery Ruined My Life!, Exam Stress Ruined My Life! Um, you get the idea…
Navaz
Great post! This should definitely help me!
Great name, too. (I’m Janine
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I found you guys via The Style Observer, BTW.
It’s gotta be one of the worse women magazines ever. Cosmo. It always looks the same, the articles are written like paid for-80% of the articles (if I recall it correctly since I don’t buy this magazine at all, but have seen it around in various waiting rooms) are advertorials. in one way or the other..
Blogging or reading the others gave me the chance to live fashion and beauty otherwise. My way.
the pose of the cover girls are almost the same…I wonder why they are like that…well, anyways, those headlines isn’t that eye catching at all, its more of a teasers.
Are there a set number of Cosmo preferred poses. I notice the hand on the thigh tugging gently at the skirt seems to be used repeatedly.