Today’s Flash Sale, AI training workshop, and upcoming events from AWAI

[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW July 15 – 19, 2024 --------------------------------------------------------------- "Class of 2024" Enrollment Now Open Hi {NAME}, Week in Review readers always have the inside track on new opportunities, and we've got a special one for you today! For a very limited time, we're opening enrollment in AWAI's Copywriting Academy — training designed specifically for the industry's most SERIOUS writers. One of the many elements of this training that separates it from all others (and what the folks who hire writers love about it) … It's a comprehensive "university" style training that will once and for all give businesses what they want: A way to separate out the SERIOUS writers who have the skills they need. Because when you graduate from Academy … Under the guidance and direction of some of the best copywriters working today … You earn THIS: Which leaves no doubt as to your ability to write the persuasive copy and content businesses need right now. We're announcing this to the full membership on Monday … but since you're a Week in Review reader — you get early access and can start TODAY. [Get all the details on how to become a member of the "Class of 2024" of AWAI's Copywriting Academy.]( Hope you're having a great Saturday, Katie Yeakle Co-Founder & Executive Director AWAI What's Trending … New Series … How'd You Meet Your First Client … Copywriter, marketing strategist, and COS mentor Angie Colee casually mentioned during a meeting on Tuesday … "I actually met my first client on a date." That stopped the meeting with us all demanding … "Tell us more!" Here's the "more" from Angie … First off, I didn't set out to get business on a dinner date. It didn't even occur to me that was a possibility. I was living in Silicon Valley at the time (around 2011 or 2012) and went out with a great guy. He was the cofounder of a tech startup, and I was just getting serious about drumming up writing business (I'd spent all afternoon making cold calls). We met up and instantly hit it off — ranting and raving about our respective businesses and our motivations. We wound up shutting down the restaurant we were having so much fun talking. When we talked the next day, we decided we'd be better off as friends (and still are to this day, more than 12 years later) — and then he asked for my help in writing a press release to help publicize his startup. That was my first paid client outside of UpWork (then eLance or Guru) platforms, where I'd done just about everything from editing screenplays to writing live production scripts to overhauling websites and drafting business plans. Just goes to show that letting people know what you do, and talking about it with passion and conviction (vs. deference/timidity/uncertainty) can lead to business from unexpected sources! More proof — clients are everywhere! How about you? I'd love to hear how you connected with your first client. Send your story to askkatie@awai.com with "First Client" in the subject line. ⚡ Flash Sale: Get Started Today for Just $59.40 How to Become a Sought-After, High-Income Ghostwriter Ghostwriting is a HUGE business … It's not just the rich and famous who need a ghostwriter … and it's not just a few books a year … On average, 70% of the 67,000 English-language business-related books published each year are written by ghostwriters! And right now, there are literally millions of experts, business owners, CEOs, and thought leaders out there who want to, or are planning to, write a book, but they don't have the time or expertise to do it … That's where you come in. Our popular program on ghostwriting from Laura Gale, one of the top business ghostwriters in the world, teaches you everything … From landing clients … to planning your book … to creating an outline … to interviewing your subjects … to writing … to editing … to cover design … even formatting for e-publication, self-publishing, and marketing! Best of all … There's great money to be made! So if you'd love to call yourself a published author — ghostwriting is the easiest and surest way to do it … AND be paid well at the same time! So don't wait … Get started as an in-demand ghostwriter for just $59.40! This Flash Sale on How to Become a Sought-After, High-Income Ghostwriter ends Sunday so [grab this deal now …]( Today: Your Exclusive Free Gift with Barefoot Writer Club Membership AI Crash Course for Writers ($197 value) … AI has created loads of new opportunities for writers to make money … And this is your chance to start leveraging its power to become a faster, smarter, and more successful writer. You'll learn how to harness AI tools and techniques to write faster, generate fresh ideas, and create more engaging, higher-converting copy that delivers results. Best of all, you'll quickly gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to thrive in the age of AI-powered copywriting — IN JUST TWO HOURS! Normally this training costs $197 … But you can get access to it FREE, [right now, when you become a member of the Barefoot Writer Club during this special offer!]( In this Crash Course, you'll discover … - the most powerful AI writing tools available today … - proven strategies for integrating AI into each phase of the writing process, from brainstorming to editing … - the "mental models" you need to use AI effectively … - how to write effective and powerful "prompts" that get the most out of your AI tools … - the ethical and client considerations to take into account when using AI … - and much more! Plus, you'll get a load of other quick-start bonuses aimed at helping you make money faster. [Grab your free gift today while this special Barefoot Writer Club membership deal is still going on.]( Don't Miss Out! Digital Copywriter Membership Available Now for $1 If you're not earning $2,500 to $6,000 a month writing for web clients, then you'll want to check out [Digital Copywriter](. Membership is now open in this exclusive group, where you'll get all the roadmaps, tools, resources, and guidance to earn thousands of dollars every month, writing in-demand assignments from clients that understand the value of a well-trained writer. Join for $1 today and you'll get … - success roadmaps that can help you start earning great fees in your first 30 days … - a massive and still-growing library of articles, featuring thousands of practical, proven web writing insights and ideas … - how-to training videos, including the popular 3-Minute Guru video series to get you trained fast on the different pieces of web technology that will be most useful for you … - more than 320 seminars and webinars — with more being added monthly — that cover all the topics crucial to your success as a freelance web writer … - templates, pricing guides, and invoicing tools that will make running your business a breeze … - a member forum where you can connect with fellow writers, get support and encouragement, ask questions, and more … - and a private, members-only job board. Plus much more! With all this at your fingertips, you can quickly join the thousands of other writers earning $2,500 to $6,000 (or more!) a month writing for the Web. [Find out how to get started for a dollar here.]( Happening This Week … Monday, July 22 at 11 a.m. ET and 8 p.m. ET Circle of Success Live Q&A with Steve Maurer Circle of Success Members Only Location: [COS Facebook Group]( Professional copywriter and COS member Steve Maurer is live TWICE every Monday for his weekly Q&A session. Join Steve to ask him ANY of the copywriting or freelancing questions that have been gnawing at you, or just kick back and get to know some of your COS peers. Tuesday, July 23 at 10 a.m. ET Power Summit: Social Media Strategies (Shift from Google-Dependence) Circle of Success and Infinity Members Only Location: [Member Page]( Power Summits are where we offer deep-dive live training into the writing projects businesses need most, strengthen your self-promotional skills, and introduce you to clients looking for writers. For this upcoming Summit on Tuesday, join Nick Usborne and Pam Foster for a full day of wide-ranging discussions about social media, and what's important for you to know about it right now. Friday, July 26 at 12 p.m. ET Free Training! The AI Revolution Is Here — How to Futureproof Your Freelance Writing Business All Members Welcome! Location: [Details Here]( The AI revolution is here, and it's completely reshaping the copywriting landscape. Are you ready to futureproof your writing business and set yourself up to THRIVE?!? We're ready to help! Join me for a very special FREE training session this Friday at noon ET with Digital Copywriting PIONEER, Nick Usborne, and our resident "in-house" AI expert, Guillermo Rubio. You'll discover what's happening, and the strategic moves you need to make NOW to set yourself up for massive success as a writer for years to come. This is your chance to learn how to adapt, thrive, and grow your writing business in the age of artificial intelligence. And take full advantage of the opportunity to set yourself up for big wins this year. We'll also have time for a live Q&A session at the end, so be sure to attend and get your questions about futureproofing your writing career answered! And, for more of what's happening this week … Check out the AWAI Calendar. With so many opportunities to learn each week, you can make sure you never miss a thing by staying connected to the [AWAI Calendar of Events](. TODAY: Get Started as an In-Demand Ghostwriter Millions of business executives, experts, thought leaders, and bloggers can benefit from writing a book — but don't have either the time or the expertise to pull it off … Which is why ghostwriting is a billion-dollar business where … writers like you … can earn FIVE-figures … per project! Go here for the simple five-step process … [**EXPIRES SOON!**]( My Picks for You This Week [The Best AI Tool to Repurpose Your Writing for Social Media Posts]( With all the AI tools available, how effective are they really? Click through to see how three tools do at producing engaging social media posts from existing content. [5 Behavioral Science Combos to Power Up Your Freelance Marketing]( Using behavioral science and Eugene Schwartz's stages of awareness, here are five behavioral science combos to power up your freelance marketing. [How to Make Money as a Ghostwriter: Insider Tips to Get Started]( Get these insider tips on how to become a ghostwriter from a writer with a thriving career helping other people tell their stories. [Living The Writer's Life: Melynda Boyce A Career Where Family and Self-Care Take Center Stage]( Melynda Boyce stepped into freelancing out of both choice and necessity, after her family and financial obligations grew exponentially in a short amount of time. Though she's had a strong cheerleader in the wings by way of her older sister (the fabulous Jen Adams, who is director of [The Professional Writers' Alliance](), Melynda was able to harness the elements of freelancing that were ideal for her while also making her own mark in the world of copyediting. Discover [here]( how this flexible career continues to meet all her needs. Now Accepting New Members Ready to claim the ultimate "YES" writing career? - Yes! Take charge of your projects. (Goodbye, bosses!) - Yes! Schedule your day as you see fit. - Yes! Work from the comfort of home. - Yes! Give yourself a raise every month. - Yes! Take a vacation whenever you please. - Yes! Be there for the moments that matter. Thousands of others have already done it. Now it's your turn. [Claim Your Freedom Now]( [WritersWanted.com]( This week — 2,409 are looking for writers, designers, and more on [WritersWanted.com](. Here are just a few of them … Spotlight Jobs of the Week Senior UX Content Writer Crown Equipment Corporation Full-time, Hybrid, Ohio Develop user-centric content for Company's digital products to help users navigate the product. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, developers, equipment content designers, global content managers, product leads, and content strategist software to create seamless user experiences. Junior Copywriter AnalogFolk Full-time, Hybrid (New York) Partner with an Art Director to concept, write, develop, and help produce work for multiple brands under our client portfolio. Write scripts, social posts and captions, creator briefs, and concept pitches. Content Marketing Writer Cyberbit Full-time, Remote Do you thrive on working in a dynamic environment and are passionate about cybersecurity? Can you create compelling copy that leaves a lasting impression, and distill complex ideas and technology into digestible and engaging marketing material? We are seeking a creative and motivated Content Marketing Writer with a specialization in cybersecurity. You can find all of these jobs and thousands more on WritersWanted.com. Be a Part of Our Writing Community Online! Have you taken advantage of the copywriting community that comes along with your AWAI membership? Find support, networking opportunities, peer reviews, and an overall sense of community with your fellow writers. We look forward to getting to know you! [[Facebook Icon] Come and join us if you haven't already!]( AWAI's Member Success Team Is at Your Service Have any questions, comments, or concerns? Get in touch with our Member Success Team! They're eager to help you just like they helped these members who wrote in to sing their praises … Quick and accurate response — always great service from AWAI! 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