Handy writer’s checklist

Look like a professional from Day One June 4, 2024 [The Writer’ s Life]( "Here is a powerful yet simple rule. Always give people more than they expect to get." — Nelson Boswell Hi {NAME}, As a writer, you want clients to see you as a professional at every turn … So they'll expect to pay professional fees … and come back to you again and again. AWAI success Kathryn Aragon is one of my favorite writers to work with for that very reason. Everything comes in perfectly prepared — every single time. I asked her how she does it … And she agreed to share the checklist she uses when submitting copy to clients, so you too can look like a professional from Day One. Now, if you're BRAND-NEW, you may need some help getting started. 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To your success, Rebecca Matter President AWAI Inside this issue: - [Copywriter's Checklist for Submitting Copy]( - [80 In-Demand Copywriting Projects to Fire Up Your Success]( - [From Frigid Winters to the Caribbean Shoreline]( Copywriter's Checklist for Submitting Copy By Kathryn Aragon Getting a new copywriting client is great … Keeping that client is even better. One way to keep clients happy and coming back for more is to make every point of contact as professional as can be. A key copywriting skill you need to master is submitting your copy assignments. Here's an easy-to-follow Copy Submission Checklist that will go a long way in impressing your clients with your professionalism. [Continue reading here.]( Total "Newbie" to Paid Writing? If You Dream of Being a Well-Paid, Work-From-Anywhere Writer, BUT … - You've NEVER written a word of copy … - You've not done ANY training … - You have ZERO samples, no portfolio … THEN WE'VE CREATED SOMETHING EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU! 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