My Mission is to Help You Make a Bigger Impact (and More Sales).

I believe that authentic, story-driven copy is the key to not only selling more

courses but also building a loyal community.

I Wasn't Always a Copywriter.

For more than 20 years, my world was one of precision, systems, and life-or-death details. As an Aircraft

Mechanic and later an Aerospace Engineer, my job was to make sure multi-million dollar aircraft didn’t

fall out of the sky. I was surrounded by brilliant minds—experts who had poured their lives into creating

revolutionary technology.

 

But the most critical failure I ever witnessed wasn’t mechanical. It was a failure to communicate.

I saw it happen over and over again: geniuses with world-changing products who froze when it came time

to explain why their work mattered. Their message, packed with incredible value, would get lost in a sea

of jargon, data, and features. Their passion was trapped behind a wall of poor communication, and their

potential to make an impact was grounded before it ever had a chance to take off.

 

It became an obsession. I realized the biggest challenge wasn’t building a better product; it was building a

better bridge to that product. And that bridge was made of words.

 

So, I did what any engineer would do: I set out to deconstruct the system. I dove headfirst into the world

of copywriting, not just to learn how to write pretty sentences, but to understand the mechanics of

persuasion. I studied the psychology of decision-making, the timeless art of storytelling, and the science

of conversion with the same intensity I once reserved for hydraulic systems and aerodynamics.

 

And what I discovered surprised me. The most effective copy wasn’t about hype, gimmicks, or clever

taglines. It was about empathy. It was about the ability to deeply understand an audience’s hopes, fears,

and dreams, and then clearly and authentically show them a path to a better future. It wasn’t about

selling; it was about serving.

 

Today, I bring that same engineer’s mindset to my work with course creators and coaches. You are the

brilliant expert. You’ve built the life-changing product. My job is to build the bridge.

 

I combine my love for a great story with proven marketing strategies to translate your passion into words

that sell—without sacrificing your authenticity. Because a brilliant course deserves brilliant copy.

 

 

Let’s make sure your message lands.

My Philosophy

Story First

I believe that stories are the most powerful tool we have to connect with one another.

 

Authenticity Sells

The best copy doesn’t sound like copy at all. It sounds like you.

Results Matter

My goal is to write copy that not only sounds good but also drives real, measurable results for your business.

Ready to Work Togther?

Let’s write your success story together. Book a free discovery call to discuss your course and

launch goals.

Gillis Copywriting

Authentic, high-converting copy for course creators and coaches.

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