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5 secretos de la persuasión: usa la PNL para influir en tus lectores

abril 11, 2019 | 5 lectura mínima

La escritura persuasiva es una habilidad que todo escritor debe dominar. Esto aplica tanto para blogs con enlaces de afiliados, correos electrónicos a sus suscriptores como para páginas de destino para promocionar un producto. Hay muchas maneras de abordar la escritura persuasiva, pero una de las más efectivas es la Programación Neurolingüística (PNL).

Desarrollada por Richard Bandler y John Grinder en la década de 1970, la Programación Neurolingüística es una herramienta de comunicación que puede tener un gran impacto en tus lectores si sabes usarla correctamente. Claro que encontrarás personas que desestiman las herramientas y técnicas de la PNL por considerarlas puras tonterías, pero, en realidad, son el tipo de personas que habrían dicho que era imposible poner un hombre en la Luna.

La PNL funciona. Funciona para empresarios que cierran un trato importante y para escritores que necesitan convencer a sus lectores. No importa si se trata de hacer clic en un enlace, completar un formulario o realizar una compra: al usar PNL, tu capacidad de persuasión aumenta.

El poder de la persuasión

La programación neurolingüística se llama así porque, en realidad, utiliza palabras ( lingüísticas ) para reprogramar ( programar ) el cerebro ( neuro ). Se ha comparado (bastante negativamente) con la manipulación. Claro que puede usarse con fines manipulativos, pero implica mucho más que eso. Se utiliza en coaching e incluso en terapia para cambiar la forma en que las personas piensan sobre las cosas.

Entonces, ¿cómo funciona la PNL para persuadir a las personas a cambiar su manera de pensar?

Los cursos para formarse como profesional de PNL tienen una duración de siete días, por lo que condensar los principios de la PNL en un artículo no es fácil. Sin embargo, compartiré con ustedes ideas clave de la PNL que son especialmente relevantes para los escritores.

Fundamentos de la programación neurolingüística para escritores

Aunque algunos redactores publicitarios rechazan la PNL por considerarla demasiado extravagante, hay muchos redactores publicitarios expertos que saben cómo usarla para maximizar resultados. A estas alturas, probablemente estés deseando descubrir cómo puedes lograrlo tú también, así que profundicemos.

1. El lenguaje de los sentidos

La PNL se centra en cómo se usa el lenguaje para influir en los demás, pero va más allá de las palabras. Se trata de lo que las palabras que usamos evocan en las personas a las que nos dirigimos. En la PNL, el lenguaje es sensorial, porque toda la información que procesamos solo puede llegar a nuestro cerebro a través de los cinco sentidos.

La mayoría de las personas tienen una preferencia por una modalidad sensorial, ya sea consciente de ello o no. Existen tres modalidades sensoriales en PNL: visual, auditiva y cinestésica (sensaciones). La PNL enseña que influir en los lectores comienza cuando se utiliza un lenguaje que apela a su preferencia sensorial. Por ejemplo:

  • Visual: “¿Puedes ver lo que quiero decir?”
  • Auditivo: “¿Puedes oír lo que intento decir?”
  • Cinestésico: “¿Te parece bien?”

Cuando escribes, no puedes saber (en la mayoría de los casos) cuáles son las preferencias de tus lectores, por eso debes incorporar los tres sentidos a tu escritura para maximizar el impacto potencial de la misma.

2. La hora del cuento

Como escritor, probablemente te encanta contar buenas historias, ¿verdad? Pues te alegrará saber que la narración es una excelente técnica de PNL que puedes aprovechar fácilmente. Al combinar tus habilidades narrativas naturales con el poder (oculto) del lenguaje en la PNL, podrás ejercer una gran influencia en tus lectores.

Te pasa todo el tiempo, aunque no te des cuenta. Las películas y series que ves te influyen constantemente, con mensajes ocultos y sutiles que no percibes porque estás absorto en la historia que se desarrolla.

Usar una historia para influir en los lectores implica usar metáforas y analogías que penetran en el subconsciente. Las metáforas actúan a un nivel subconsciente profundo para influir en cómo se sienten o piensan los lectores.

3. Influencia homofónica

Los homófonos, palabras que suenan igual pero tienen diferente ortografía y significado, son una forma sutil de influir inconscientemente en la toma de decisiones de los lectores. Veamos un ejemplo que podrías usar en el texto de una landing page para una página de ventas:

A estas alturas, ya deberías ser capaz de ver el poder de usar la PNL en tus textos. Pero si quieres comprender a fondo cómo maximizar el impacto de tu escritura, aumentar tus ventas y hacer crecer tu negocio más allá de tus sueños, tenemos algo más para ti. Nuestro ebook, "Descubriendo los Secretos del Copy Comercial", normalmente cuesta $99, pero, solo por 48 horas, puedes conseguirlo por solo $7.

Colocar las palabras "ahora" al principio de ese párrafo es usar un homófono para preparar el cerebro del comprador. "Ahora" y "comprar ahora" suenan igual al leerlos mentalmente, y esa influencia subconsciente en el lector puede tener un gran impacto en la cantidad de personas que hacen clic en el botón de CTA "comprar ahora" debajo del párrafo.

4. Influencia emocional efectiva

Como escritor, necesitas poder influir en las emociones de tus lectores para obtener resultados. Sin embargo, influir en las emociones eficazmente es una habilidad que puede llevar tiempo aprender. La PNL enseña que se usan datos para, básicamente, decirles a las personas cómo sentirse (o, al menos, cómo quieres que se sientan) al usar datos.

Las organizaciones benéficas que solicitan donaciones cuentan con redactores expertos con una gran habilidad para usar datos y otras herramientas emocionales en sus escritos. Por ejemplo, una técnica popular inspirada en la PNL consiste en explicar a los posibles donantes cómo su donación puede cambiar la vida de quienes reciben los fondos. "Su donación de $20 alimentará a una familia de cuatro durante un mes entero".

Otra forma en que las organizaciones benéficas utilizan la influencia emocional en sus escritos es demostrar cómo un pequeño sacrificio del donante puede marcar una gran diferencia. "Si sacrificas tu café con leche o capuchino favorito de la cafetería solo un día a la semana, tu donación de $20 al mes financiará los estudios de Jessica en un internado, incluyendo la matrícula, los materiales y la comida del mes".

5. Interrupciones de patrones

Interrumpir el flujo de la escritura, o interrumpirlo, introduciendo una idea nueva e inesperada, es una excelente técnica persuasiva que los instructores de PNL aplauden con entusiasmo. Se trata de romper patrones de pensamiento, lo que permite acceder directamente al subconsciente.

Es una técnica que usan los hipnotistas de escenario, ¡aunque no sugiero ni por un instante que debas hipnotizar a tus lectores! Los políticos y los oradores públicos inteligentes también la usan, así que vale la pena aprender a usarla eficazmente en tus escritos.

Un ejemplo de cómo usar las interrupciones de patrones es introducir lenguaje confuso o inesperado en medio de tu discurso. La forma de hacerlo dependerá de tu audiencia, pero podrías intentar usar referencias indirectas repentinas, mencionar detalles no relacionados o, incluso, usar palabrotas en tu texto. Este cambio repentino de dirección te da una breve oportunidad para aprovechar la confusión de tu audiencia.

Si estás escribiendo una página de ventas o de aterrizaje, podrías usar llamadas a la acción y testimonios para lograr interrupciones en los patrones. Al distraer la atención de tu audiencia hacia algo nuevo, tienes una nueva oportunidad para apelar al subconsciente, reenfocar su atención o desarmarlos.

Profundice en la PNL

Si quieres maximizar el potencial persuasivo de tu escritura e influir más en tus lectores, vale la pena explorar la PNL con más detalle. La formación en PNL está disponible en todo el mundo e invertir en un curso de PNL puede tener un gran impacto en tu escritura persuasiva. Incluso podrías explorar el coaching de PNL para desarrollar tu confianza como escritor.

Lejos de ser pura palabrería, la programación neurolingüística es un método eficaz para aprovechar la ciencia de la persuasión. Cuanto más comprendas cómo funciona la PNL, podrás reconocer las técnicas que otros escritores utilizan para influir también en tus decisiones.

noviembre 29, 2025 4 lectura mínima

The Great Freewrite Séance: A Ghost'ly Charity Auction Full Terms & Conditions

These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern participation in The Great Freewrite Séance: A Ghost'ly Charity Auction (“Auction”), organized by Freewrite (“Organizer,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By registering for, bidding in, or otherwise participating in the Auction, you (“Participant,” “Bidder,” or “Winner”) agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Auction Overview

1.1. The Auction offers for sale a limited number of Freewrite Traveler Ghost Edition units (“Items” or “Ghost Traveler units”), each personally signed and drawn on by a featured author.

1.2. All proceeds, net of explicitly disclosed administrative costs, will be donated to the charity or charitable initiative (“Charity”) identified on each auction item’s page, as chosen by the respective author.

2. Eligibility

2.1. Participants must be at least 18 years old or the age of majority in their jurisdiction, whichever is higher.

2.2. Employees of Freewrite, the participating authors, or any affiliates directly involved in the Auction are not eligible to bid.

2.3. By participating, you represent that you are legally permitted to take part in online auctions and to pay for any bids you win.

3. Auction Registration

3.1. Participants must create an account on the auction platform or otherwise register using accurate, current, and complete information.

3.2. Freewrite reserves the right to verify identity and to disqualify any Participant who provides false or misleading information.

4. Bidding Rules

4.1. All bids are binding, final, and non-retractable.

4.2. Bidders are responsible for monitoring their bids; Freewrite is not liable for missed notifications or technical issues on the auction platform or the Participant’s device.

4.3. Freewrite reserves the right to:

  • set minimum bids or bid increments;
  • reject bids deemed in bad faith or intended to disrupt the Auction;
  • extend, pause, or cancel the Auction in case of technical difficulties, fraud, or events beyond reasonable control.

5. Winning Bids and Payment

5.1. The highest valid bid at the close of the Auction is the Winning Bid, and the corresponding Participant becomes the Winner.

5.2. Winners will receive payment instructions and must complete payment within 48 hours of the auction’s close unless otherwise stated.

5.3. Failure to complete payment on time may result in forfeiture, and Freewrite may offer the Item to the next highest bidder.

5.4. Accepted payment methods will be listed on the Auction platform. All payments must be made in the currency specified.

6. Item Description and Condition

6.1. Each Ghost Traveler unit is authentic, and the signatures, doodles, and messages are original works created by the participating author. These are authors, not artists. By bidding on the Item, you acknowledge that you are receiving a one-of-a-kind unit marked with unique art and messages and you agree to these terms and conditions.

6.2. Because Items are customized and signed by hand, variations, imperfections, or unique marks are to be expected. These are considered part of the Item’s character and not defects.

6.3. Items are provided “as-is” and “as-available.” Freewrite makes no warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

7. Shipping & Delivery

7.1. Shipping costs, import duties, and taxes may apply unless explicitly stated otherwise.

7.2. Freewrite will make reasonable efforts to ship Items within the estimated timeline but cannot guarantee delivery dates.

7.3. Title and risk of loss transfer to the Winner upon delivery to the carrier.

7.4. Freewrite is not responsible for delays, damage, or loss caused by the courier or customs agencies.

8. Charity Donation

8.1. Net proceeds from the Auction will be donated to the Charity designated on each Item page.

8.2. Donation amounts and recipients may be disclosed publicly unless prohibited by law.

8.3. Winners acknowledge that they are purchasing Items, not making a tax-deductible donation to Freewrite; therefore, Winners will not receive charitable tax receipts unless Freewrite explicitly states otherwise in compliance with applicable laws.

9. Intellectual Property

9.1. All trademarks, brand names, product names, and creative materials associated with Freewrite and the Ghost Traveler remain the exclusive property of Freewrite or their respective rights holders.

9.2. Participants may not reproduce, distribute, or publicly display the authors’ doodles without permission where such rights are applicable, except as allowed by law (e.g., resale of the physical Item).

10. Privacy

10.1. By participating, you consent to Freewrite’s collection, use, and storage of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

10.2. Freewrite may publicly announce auction results, including Winner’s first name, last initial, city, state/country, and winning bid amount unless prohibited by law or unless you formally request anonymity when possible.

11. Prohibited Conduct

Participants may not:

  • engage in bid manipulation, fraud, or collusive bidding;
  • use automated systems (bots, scripts, scrapers) to place or monitor bids;
  • interfere with the Auction, platform, or other participants

Freewrite may ban or disqualify any Participant violating these rules.

12. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

12.1. Freewrite is not liable for indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from the Auction or purchase of Items.

12.2. Freewrite’s total liability in connection with these Terms shall not exceed the amount of the Winning Bid actually paid by the Participant.

12.3. Freewrite is not responsible for technical malfunctions, internet outages, system failures, or other issues beyond its control.

13. Cancellation and Force Majeure

Freewrite may cancel, postpone, or modify the Auction due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to natural disasters, system failures, strikes, or events affecting participating authors or the Charity.

14. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution

14.1. These Terms are governed by the laws of Michigan, without regard to conflict-of-law rules.

14.2. Any disputes arising under these Terms will be resolved through binding arbitration or the courts of the specified jurisdiction, as applicable.

14.3. Participants waive any right to participate in class-action lawsuits relating to the Auction.

15. Amendments

Freewrite may update these Terms at any time. Continued participation in the Auction after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.

16. Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding the Auction or these Terms, contact: hello@getfreewrite.com.

noviembre 25, 2025 1 lectura mínima

This is a great gratitude writing exercise to be done alone or in a group, with people of any age.

How to Play

    1. Designate someone to read out each prompt below. (Feel free to add your own prompts.)
    2. After each prompt is read, set a timer for one minute. (With younger kids, this can be shortened. For older folks who want to freewrite meaningfully, more time can be added.)
    3. Each person freewrites by finishing the sentence and elaborating until the timer goes off. (For little kids, this can be done verbally with an adult recording their answers. Hilarity will ensue.)
    4. Remeber that freewriting — allowing yourself to write with abandon — enables you to let go, tapping into your subconscious to explore your thoughts more deeply.
    5. When everyone is done with all the prompts, take turns going through some your answers. Some people may be eager to share. Others may not want to. Respect their decision.

The Prompts

  • I'm grateful for... [After you've finished this prompt, repeat it five times. Challenge yourself and others not to repeat a singe word with each new answer.]
  • The silliest thing I'm grateful for is...
  • The littlest thing I'm grateful for is...
  • The biggest thing I'm grateful for is...
  • The grossest thing I'm grateful for is...
  • One thing I love about myself is...
  • My favorite thing that happened this year was...
  • My hope for next year is...

This writing exercise has resulted in some sweet answers — and many hilarious ones, too. If you try it out, do let us know.

Write on.

noviembre 21, 2025 4 lectura mínima

For the release of Sailfish, our new firmware update for Smart Typewriter Gen3 and Traveler, we created a brand-new boot-up animation to surprise and delight our writers.

We worked with talented Danish animator Mathias Lynge to bring our experience of the writer's journey to life.

We had a blast visualizing the writer's journey in this new way. Our engineers also had a blast (or something less than a blast) figuring out how to adjust this fun, playful animation to E Ink's very tricky specifications. Hello, refresh rate woes! But we think the result is pretty fun.

"The little animation made my day when I noticed. I love a good flourish."

- Freewrite user

The process of creating this animation was long and full of Zoom calls where we deeply discussed the writing process. We were struck through those conversations by how much overlap there is in creative processes of all disciplines.

So we sat down to chat with Mathias about his creative process and what it's like being a full-time animator.

ANNIE COSBY: Let's start with the basics. What kind of art do you make?

MATHIAS LYNGE: I'm a 2D animator and motion designer working freelance with a wide range of clients. The style varies depending on the project, but it’s usually either a hand-drawn look animated frame-by-frame on a drawing tablet, or a more digital, vectorized look made in After Effects.

While much of what I do is commercial work, I try to keep up with my own passion projects as well. That could be a 10-second Instagram loop of a nature scene, or an interesting character design I’ve sketched down with a pencil. It’s there that I get to sharpen my skills and try out new techniques, which often find their way into later client projects.

AC: You often share educational content on social media for other artists. Are you formally trained, or did you teach yourself?

ML: I’m mostly self-taught. I’ve been drawing for as long as I can remember, but it wasn’t until I went to university that I realized drawing could become a career.

When I first heard terms like “motion design” and “The 12 Principles of Animation” I was on a student exchange program at UCSB in California, where I had chosen a class called "Introduction to Animation." It was a big eye-opener for me, and from that point I was hooked.

But it’s mainly been online YouTube tutorials and my existing drawing experience that have taught me what I know.

Now, I have a big presence on social media, where I share my art as well as educational content centered around animation in Adobe After Effects, so I guess you could say that I'm also an animation influencer!

I’ve been drawing for as long as I can remember, but it wasn’t until I went to university that I realized drawing could become a career.

AC: That's actually how I first found your work. Do you have any specific artists who inspire you?

ML:In the world of 2D animation, I have a list of personal heroes that inspire me with their unique style: Reece Parker, Ariel Costa a.k.a. BlinkMyBrain, and Tony Babel, to name a few.

I also find a lot of inspiration from illustrators and painters I discover online, on platforms such as Pinterest. Last year I made a sparkling water animation that was heavily inspired by Cornwall-based artist Gordon Hunt. He makes these beautiful nature-inspired pointillist paintings that capture how light hits the ocean using colorful dots of paint. I tried to recreate that effect using After Effects to bring it to life, and it led me to a whole new way of animating within the program.

AC: Where else do you draw inspiration to create your work?

ML: I’m heavily inspired by the nature and cityscapes around me in Copenhagen, and I find that taking long walks through parks or down the streets of my neighborhood really sparks my imagination.

I’ll often carry around a sketchbook to quickly scribble down an idea or a loose sketch of something I find interesting, such as seeing how the light from a lamppost hits the surrounding leaves, or how the wind moves the tree in a certain way.

Then I’ll think to myself, “I wonder if I can recreate that motion using a specific technique in After Effects?”

I’m heavily inspired by the nature and cityscapes around me in Copenhagen...

AC: What does your daily routine look like as a full-time artist?

ML: It varies a lot, but I’m usually either working hard on a client project or tinkering away with a new animation tutorial for my social media channels.

I love being able to switch between the two, and when I’m going through a client dry spell, I find that staying creative and posting animation-related content helps keep me inspired while also putting things out into the world that may lead to my next client down the road.

AC: What's your #1 piece of advice for animators new to the industry?

ML: Keep experimenting and trying out new techniques. There’s no such thing as running out of creativity, and even though many of the things you try don’t necessarily go anywhere, it’s all experience that adds up and expands your toolbox. It’s a muscle that needs to be worked out regularly.

Plus, you’ll have more awesome animation to choose from when you’re putting together your next showreel or portfolio!

There’s no such thing as running out of creativity...

AC: What's one fun fact about you completely unrelated to animation?

ML:I’m a big sucker for history podcasts, especially if they are about ancient civilizations, such as The History of Rome by Mike Duncan.

I find it fascinating to hear how mankind was able to build such great empires without ever knowing what electricity, cars, or the internet are.

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Follow along on Mathias's creative journey and find his free educational content on Instagram.

To learn more about working together, find him on LinkedIn or visit his website at www.mathiaslynge.com.

Learn more about Sailfish here.