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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- June 11 – 15, 2018 Hi {NAME}, Exciting week here in the Delray Office … Christina Gillick and Mindy McHorse were two of the six writers we had inhouse working with us. Here's a picture of them with Rebecca … [Christina Gillick, Rebecca Matter, and Mindy McHorse in the AWAI office] As always happens whenever we get together with our writers, Bootcamp comes up. Here's a message for you from Mindy about why she comes back for the big event every year: "I go through peaks and valleys in my writing motivation all the time — but coming out to the AWAI offices (for the first time!) has reignited my goals and gotten me excited all over again to try new things and challenge myself. "But since arriving … I've picked up on little snippets of conversation here and there about what's happening at Bootcamp this October. And I kid you not — my mind is already blown at what AWAI has cooked up this year. I've already decided I need to arrive early and leave late to make the most of it — it's sure to be one of the most life-changing events I've been to yet — and I've been to a LOT of terrific events — so I CAN'T WAIT!!" I hope you'll join us all here in October too. WARNING: It's filling up very fast. I fully expect it to sell out quicker then ever this year. But, you can still get in. [Click here to reserve your spot.]( Hope you have a great weekend, Katie P.S. Happy Father's Day to all the AWAI Dads! Biggest Career-Boosting Event of the Year! Get million-dollar industry secrets and cutting-edge techniques straight from the experts who created them … Network with fellow writers of all levels and build a support team to keep you motivated and on track … PLUS land new clients – or your first client – at our ultimate job fair for freelance writers … Join us for our biggest writer's event of the year to get all this and more! [Access your invitation here.]( What's Trending This Week … LIVE … HAPPENING ON FRIDAY … [Free Webinar and Q&A: Discover the many different ways you can thrive as a professional copywriter]( There's a common misconception that in order to make a great living as a writer you have to become a full-time freelancer. But the reality is it's only one of the many ways! Join me, along with Rebecca, Pam Foster, and some of AWAI's successful copywriters at 1:00 pm ET on Friday for a free Inside AWAI webinar where we'll look at a variety of ways you can thrive as a professional copywriter. You'll get the chance to meet professional, well-paid copywriters who each define the writer's life in completely different ways. And you'll discover possibilities you may not know about, so you can decide what fits you the best! We'll also open up the lines for a Q&A, so you and your fellow listeners can ask questions about these different options. [Sign up here to join us](. And … Even if you can't make the live event, I encourage you to sign up. You'll get access to the recording and slides afterwards. Writers Inspiring Writers "You just need to choose your passion, and then start writing … Whatever you love, you can make money writing about it." ~ Nick Usborne on having your own [Money-Making Website]( Writers Making Thousands by Living "Double Lives" Here at AWAI we're always looking for new opportunities for writers. Imagine having a side gig that pays $400, $1,000, $3,500 (or more) every month … writing about a topic you love! Writers all over the world are turning spare time writing into a highly-profitable passive income stream. We found out what topics they're writing about, how often they write, and how much they earn … [ … And it's all revealed in this investigative report.]( What AWAI Members Are Talking About … From a recent Facebook thread … How do you feel about "to-do" lists? "I LOVE it! I put every little thing on there simply to get the satisfaction of crossing stuff off." – Denise Michaels "I have my list on a 4x6 index card I change out daily." – Casey Demchak "I've been known to do things not on my To Do list, then add them just so I can cross them off." – Janice Owen "I use online scheduling too — but I just love holding/seeing the paper." – Rebecca Matter "I write the list in one color and check off in another because it's strangely satisfying. Love it!" – Jennifer Frazie Check out some other tips that your fellow copywriters have been sharing on the [AWAI Facebook Page](. What We're Excited About This Week And here's Christina on why she comes to Bootcamp every year … I'm so excited about this year's Bootcamp and am already counting down the days! It's always my favorite event of the year because attending grows my writing abilities and income, helps me develop deeper friendships with other writers in the industry, and increases my confidence so I can write more effective copy. I can't wait to meet new aspiring (and inspiring) writers, catch up with all my favorite copywriters and marketers in one place, and learn new tips and tricks to become a better writer (and make more money). Working at home can sometimes feel lonely, but with Bootcamp, I have the opportunity to be a part of a team, renew friendships, and make new connections. Only 123 more days! Copywriters, Did You Know … 72% of B2B buyers and researchers watch videos to help them make their buying decisions. And they're not just watching short clips, either. Google Research shows that almost half of them watch a minimum of 30 minutes. A study from VidYard also shows that 37% of B2B sales teams now use video throughout their sales cycle. The rising use of video means B2B companies will increasingly need video scripts written. This is another reason why the business-to-business industry remains a potential goldmine for copywriters who enjoy getting more projects from fewer clients, and who prefer to write more straightforward and less emotional copy. Editors' Picks [When Should You Charge for Revisions?]( By STEVE SLAUNWHITE Here's how to handle the sticky situation when a client changes your project mid-stream. [Want to Blog, But Can't Find the Time?]( By HEATHER ROBSON If you want to blog for your web-writing business, but find the prospect overwhelming, here's a strategy that will help you make time for blogging. [Discover Your Incredible Secret Writing Superpower]( By CHRISTY GOLDFEDER Tap into your personal superpower (you have one, even if you don't know it) to launch your writing career faster. Christy Goldfeder shows you how. [Hollywood Blockbuster Storytelling Secrets]( By SANDY FRANKS A good story makes your copy more engaging and compelling, which increases response rates. Here are three storytelling secrets from a Hollywood blockbuster. [Interview with a Barefoot Writer: Donna Baier Stein]( By MINDY McHORSE Multi-talented writer Donna Baier Stein on what she's learned during her 32-year writing career. This Week's Videos [Write Now! Persuasive Writing Prompt: Powerful Proofing Tips]( Make your copy stronger with these proofing tips from Nick Usborne. [Member Spotlight: 3-D Action Plan to Build Your Copy Business]( In this video, Steve Maurer shares the 3-D action plan he applied after Bootcamp to build a successful copywriting business, and how you can do it too. Celebrating Your Success [AWAI Member Lands Her First Copywriting Job … And the Client Is Already Coming Back for More!]( Jean Greene has just started going after clients for copywriting jobs. But she knows her stuff. And a client has hired her to write their website for $16,000. [Newest AWAI Member Case Study: Kathy Widenhouse]( Ready for a career change, Kathy Widenhouse knew she had a talent for writing but wasn't sure if she could earn enough income from it. Find out how she achieved copywriting success. Have You Seen this CRAZY Loophole Yet? When we created it, we thought we were filling a big need … A professional organization that would help working and aspiring copywriters keep up on industry happenings, become more productive, get more clients, and so on … But what we ended up doing was creating a "loophole" that lets you access hundreds of AWAI's resources for practically nothing. [» Check out the loophole for yourself here.]( New on DirectResponseJobs.com Spotlight Job of the Week PatientPop is an all-in-one marketing solution with a mission to transform the way healthcare providers promote and grow their practices. They are currently seeking freelance writers who can produce quality, original, informative marketing content for provider websites and blogs across a variety of health care specialties. The ideal candidate will have experience writing web content, specifically for mobile and a working knowledge of SEO principles. [Get more details here.]( Here are some of the other jobs posted on DirectResponseJobs.com this week. Check them out today. - [Financial Writer at IA Collaborative]( - [Freelance Writer at Bring Me Hope]( - [Editor at wikiHow]( - [Freelance Blogger at WordCandy]( - [Content Writer at Big Leap]( Direct Response Jobs is the free Job Board included with AWAI's The Accelerated Program for Six-Figure Copywriting. To find more companies looking to hire copywriters and more, visit [DirectResponseJobs.com](. Your AWAI Weekly Planner With so many opportunities to learn going on each week, you can make sure you never miss a thing by staying connected to the [AWAI Calendar of Events](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [COS: Secrets Behind The Captivating Headline]( It's time to apply the Peer Review process to your headlines — in Week 7. [PWA: Interview with Christina Gillick]( Your copywriting skills can help your other entrepreneurial dreams come true. Join PWA Managing Editor Jen Adams and Christina Gillick, copywriter and founder of ComfyEarrings.com, for a look at exactly how your writing skills can bring you success in new business ventures. June 18 Monday --------------------------------------------------------------- [COS: Monthly Peer Review]( Circle of Success members can participate in this COS-only Monthly Peer Review session. You can submit your headline or lead copy by June 14th; see member page for details. [2018 Pre-Bootcamp Bonus Webinar Series]( Everything You Need to Know About Winning Spec Assignments with Pam Foster, Helen Buttery, Elizabeth Blessing, Jeremy Rasmussen, and Candice Lazar. [COS: Monthly Copy Hot Seat]( Submit your copy for review and feedback from copy expert and AWAI's Copy Chief Sandy Franks. Sandy will select as many as possible to review during the session. If your submission is NOT chosen, you can submit it for our monthly Peer Review. June 19 Tuesday --------------------------------------------------------------- [Web Copy Apprentice with Nick Usborne]( In week 5, Nick shows you how to write web pages that do their job. [COS: Mastering the Irresistible Lead]( Week 7 is Part 3 of Lead Archetypes — Proclamation and Secret Leads. [Smart Start LIVE: A Copywriting Crash Course]( Learn the basics of writing great copy — and how to find paying assignments — in Module 1. June 20 Wednesday --------------------------------------------------------------- [Copywriters Initiative]( This highly-targeted program designed to develop the next group of A-level copywriters kicks off with orientation. [Makepeace Mastermind Alliance]( Join us for a Makepeace Mastermind exclusive interview! [COS: The Power to Persuade]( Orientation and Session 1 with Will Newman. June 21 Thursday --------------------------------------------------------------- [Inside AWAI Free Webinar and Q&A: What Successful Writing Careers Look Like]( You may have heard that the key to being a well-paid writer — or earning a great living as a writer — involves one path: becoming a full-time freelancer. But we'd like to show you how this is just one of several options you can consider to make a living as a writer. 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