Today’s lesson – the golden rule of good writing

Follow it, and everything you write will be more effective May 7, 2024 [The Writer’ s Life]( "The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else's highlight reel." — Steve Furtick Hi {NAME}, Katie here, sharing the most effective success practices I've seen during my 27 years of working with AWAI writers. Yesterday we talked about the importance of starting your day with clarity and purpose and the practices that can help you do that. Today's and tomorrow's success practices will make you a better writer … starting immediately. When you put into practice the "rule" Master Copywriter Sandy Franks shares today every time you sit down to write, it's guaranteed to enhance your writing skills. Like many great copywriting principles, what Sandy shares appears simple on the surface. But when consistently used as part of your writing practice, it makes everything you write more effective. Bonus: It's also an easy way to improve copy and content others have already written, which is a great way to provide value when you're just starting out! [Sandy breaks it down for you here](. Now … If you're searching for the fastest, surest way to earn a living with your writing … Our [Copywriting Made Simple "Crash Course"]( is the first step. Katie and I will teach you the basics of writing great copy … give you hands-on exercises … and even teach you how to get your first paid clients! I strongly encourage you to [check out the details now](. To your success (practices!), Katie Yeakle Co-Founder and Executive Director AWAI Inside this issue: - [Enhance Your Copy and Content Writing Skills by Following This Golden Rule of Writing]( - [The One Person Whose Good Opinion You Need]( - [English Degree Holder Creates a Life of Financial Freedom]( 😎 AWAI members — I'd love to hear what practices you do to set yourself up for success. 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