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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- June 25 – 29, 2018 Hi {NAME}, International Living … Stansberry Research … Advanced Bionutritionals … No B.S. Inner Circle … Weiss Research … eLaunchers.com … These are just a few of the over 40 companies coming to Job Fair this year to meet the AWAI writers who'll be attending Bootcamp. A snapshot from last year's Job Fair And, brand new … For the first time, we'll be opening up Job Fair virtually in September … a full month before Bootcamp starts … with videos from the marketers and more … to give you a head start on preparing to meet your future clients. If you haven't reserved your spot yet, I strongly encourage you to do it now. We're very close to selling out and I'd hate for you to miss out. [Everything you need to know to make your plans is right here.]( Wishing you a safe and happy 4th of July, Katie P.S. A big welcome to all our new Circle of Success members! You'll be hearing from Barb Hume in the next few days about all the benefits heading your way including — - Your Career Action Plan (CAP) call. This is the first of your mentoring calls where we'll talk about your goals and objectives, so we can lay out a learning path specifically for you. You'll end that call with clear direction and guidance on what your very next step should be. - Your Customized Learning Curriculum — one that's based on the niche you've chosen … the clients you want to write for … and the money you want to earn as a copywriter. - Your Targeted Learning Sessions — the in-depth online learning classes that cover all the core elements of a successful promotion: Headline, Lead, Body Copy, Proof, Offer, and Close. - Your private, exclusive COS Facebook and LinkedIn groups where you can meet, mix, and interact with fellow writers. - Your Monthly Online "Peer Reviews," Copy Hot Seats, Masterminds, and more. And, of course … - Your COS Product Catalog with over 120 "Get it Free" programs you're now entitled to with your membership. If you got your order in under the wire on Thursday and we missed you yesterday, rest assured we'll be in touch to finalize your personalized payment on Monday. And, if you have any questions at all, be sure to call Shantek, Melissa, Jake, Jessie, or Risalee on Monday at 866-879-2924. They'll be happy to help you out. Last Chance! SAVE $600 on AWAI's 2018 Bootcamp If you're serious about taking your copywriting success to the next level – AWAI's FastTrack to Copywriting Success Bootcamp and Job Fair is the one event you need to attend to give your copywriting career the kick-start you've been looking for. And until June 30th at midnight, you can save $600 off the registration fee but after that, the price will go up! Warning: Bootcamp sells out every year. [Get All The Details and Secure Your Spot Today.]( What's Trending This Week … [How to Get Back in the Swing of Writing After a Long Break]( By MINDY MCHORSE Summer is here! For many of you, it's a great time for vacation. But sometimes it can be hard to return to work after taking time off. After a break from writing to handle one of life's big events, Mindy McHorse shares how she quickly got her business back into the swing of things. [Top Online Copywriter Raises Eyebrows]( By GUILLERMO RUBIO Nick Usborne, Expert Web Copywriter, has the tips you need to write better online copy — even if you're just a beginner … find out more in this exclusive video! Writers Inspiring Writers "Copywriters make things happen. They are the engine that pulls the train. Think about that — how many freight cars need an engine? The answer is, all of them do. So there's no organization that doesn't need somebody to help promote the business more effectively. That's why the demand for high-quality copywriting services is essentially limitless." ~ New York Times Bestselling Author Alex Green What We're Excited About This Week [Member Spotlight: Chris Allsop's Story of Overcoming Fears]( By REBECCA MATTER In this inspirational video, Chris Allsop shares the obstacles and fears she faced in trying to build her copy business, and advice for aspiring writers. [Which Direction to Take Your Writing Career …]( By TIM MATASSA When it comes to your writing career, there's no wrong direction. Tim Matassa tuned in for our most recent Inside AWAI. Find out what he learned from special guests Christina Gillick and Les Worley — and what going "hybrid" can do for your copywriting success. What AWAI Members Are Talking About … From a recent Facebook thread … We asked AWAI writers: "What are your hobbies when you're NOT writing?" "I collect US coins and US postage stamps." — Jim Novera "Painting abstracts." — Randy Kerr "Doing chiropractic on horses." — Doc Boatright "Roller derby, travelling." — Sharyl Rains "I bake cakes and cookies" — George Mulvaney "Quilting." — Stella Bouldin "Watching basketball, collecting Bob Dylan-related things, comic books." — Rick Middleton "Reading, snorkeling, diving, swimming." — Tiffany Howell "I run a lot and make wine." — Li Vasquez-Noone Check out what else your fellow copywriters have been sharing on the [AWAI Facebook Page](. Copywriters, Did You Know … The 2018 Global Digital Report showed there are over 3.196 billion active social media users in the world today … which means almost half of the world's population is using social media to stay informed and connected every day. No wonder companies are scrambling to find writers to boost their social media advertising. Writers for social media can expect to earn $1,000-$2,000 a month just for managing the social media presence for a single client. And that's money you can count on month over month. Learn more about writing for social media [here](. Editors' Picks [The Five Types of People to Have in Your Circle of Success]( By SANDY FRANKS Success isn't a solo journey. If you want to accelerate your copy career, you need to surround yourself with other successful writers, like these five types. [5 Creative Ways for Saying Thank You to Your Clients]( By MICHELLE PETERSON Saying thank you to your clients is more than just polite. It builds relationships and can help keep your clients coming back to you with new projects. [Five "True Life" Tips for Breaking into the Lucrative World of Financial Copywriting]( By JON STOLTZFUS One market offers the biggest paydays for copywriters, and marketers are always looking for new talent and good ideas. Here are five tips for breaking in. [A 5-Step Method for Better B2B Sales Copy]( By STEVE SLAUNWHITE Write high-performance B2B sales copy faster with this easy 5-step strategy. [Action Steps to Building the Ideal Writer's Life]( By LIZ FARR Combining your experience with copywriting is an ideal way to reach the freelance lifestyle. Here are nine action steps to help you transition from a job. This Week's Videos [How Will Bootcamp Change Your Life? A Special Message from This Year's Keynote Speaker]( Bootcamp is the place to be this October for up-and-coming copywriters ready to take their careers to the next level. Check out this year's keynote speaker, and the marketing secrets he'll be revealing at [Bootcamp](. [3-Minute Guru: Backing Up Your Website]( Backing up your website is one of the most important steps you can take toward protecting your website from hackers. Find out how. Celebrating Your Success [This AWAI Member's Best Client Is … Himself]( Circle of Success Member Shahin Dehastani not only found success with his membership … he used it to start his own company! Read more about his copywriting success [here](. [Interview with a Barefoot Writer: Alex Green]( In this exclusive interview, Alex Green share with [Barefoot Writer]('s Executive Editor, Mindy McHorse how he went from being told he'd never make it as a writer to bestselling success. Save 77% on Barefoot Writer Magazine Every month, Barefoot Writer brings you over 40 pages of motivation, inspiration, and insight into living your best possible life as a writer. You'll see how to get paid well, reach your writing goals, and have more time for your personal life, too. And for a limited time, you can get 12 months of Barefoot Writer for just $11 — a savings of $38! [Get the Barefoot Writer for just $11 now.]( New on DirectResponseJobs.com Spotlight Job of the Week Blink Worldwide is a passionately creative marketing agency, working with senior clients at leading companies on large-scale projects. They are currently seeking A-list writers to quickly get a handle on big four accounting or a global hotel group, and write a tight video script one day and jump in on an immersive app the next. The ideal candidate will be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, intellectually intense, and service-oriented environment. [Get more details here.]( Here are some of the other jobs posted on DirectResponseJobs.com this week. Check them out today. - [Freelance Designer at Blue State Digital]( - [Content Writer at Brafton]( - [Medical Writer at Syneos Health]( - [Content Manager at PatientPop]( - [Graphic Designer at Pacific Rim]( 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: Power to Persuade]( In The Power to Persuade, Week 2, you'll learn how to write more clearly for greater success – Part 1. July 03 Tuesday --------------------------------------------------------------- [Copywriters Initiative]( Module 2 is all about research … and this will help you come up with the big idea! July 05 Thursday --------------------------------------------------------------- [WWW: Monthly Member Update]( During this month's meeting, Heather talks about three easy and fun ways you can grow your business. These strategies take almost no effort and are hugely powerful. Plus we'll explore top content on Wealthy Web Writer, get a sneak peek at things to come, and get your most important freelance web-writing questions answered live. July 06 Friday --------------------------------------------------------------- Remember, you can get all of the details on future events by visiting the [AWAI Calendar of Events.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Trouble viewing this email? [View in your browser, here](. CHANGE OF ADDRESS? [Contact us]( with both your old AND new information. American Writers & Artists Inc. 101 SE 6th Avenue, Suite A Delray Beach, FL 33483 (561) 278-5557 or (866) 879-2924 --------------------------------------------------------------- You are receiving this special announcement after opting to receive information from American Writers & Artists Inc. 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