Thinking Too Hard and Rethinking Too Much: Stories and Essays from a Career in Advertising

By Craig McNamara

There’s a little of everything here: commentary and criticism, memoir and anecdotes, copywriting tips, and even a few satirical pieces. It’s not everything I’ve learned or observed during my four decades of advertising – but it’s the stuff I’ve written down.

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You, You , You, It's Never About You: 8 Tips for Stronger Copywriting by Craig McNamara

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You, You, You, It’s Never About You: 8 Tips for Writing Stronger Copy

At the risk of putting myself out of business, I shared these tips with my clients — but now you can see them, too.

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BEFORE THE REINDEER

Verses by Craig McNamara
Illustrations by Bill Stein

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Who’s That at the Animals’ Holiday Party?

Verses by Craig McNamara
Illustrations by Bill Stein

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ABCs In The Wild

Verses by Craig McNamara
Illustrations by Bill Stein

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ABCs in the Wild (Sketchbook Edition)

With Bill Stein’s original sketch illustrations

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TWIN CITIES: HEART OF THE LAKES, STAR OF THE NORTH

Text by Craig McNamara

20,000 words on the history of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and the economic, cultural, and recreational opportunities the area offers. Written for the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce.

Published 2002