Week in Review, $10K Challenge Winner and More ...

[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- October 22 – 26, 2018 Hi {NAME}, I'm very excited to introduce you to our 2018 $10K Challenge winner … Copywriter of the Year … and Bootcamp Spec Challenge winners. But before I do that, an important reminder — Tuesday is the very last day to sign up for Circle of Success, the most powerful, comprehensive, and personalized copywriting learning experience offered anywhere in the world … With Circle of Success you have: - Access to every resource possible … - A learning path created just for you … - Multiple levels of instructor-led learning … - Personal mentors to guide you every step of the way … - Help starting your business and finding your first block of clients … - Ongoing professional support for as long as you're in business as a copywriter … - And now – BRAND NEW — "Simulated Training," where you in effect come to write a sales letter from start to finish with us … with the help and support of the entire AWAI team** Everything's explained [here]( — including the latest news on Simulated Training … upcoming Circle-only Mastermind meetings … and your latest chance to collaborate with top copywriters on your own projects. IMPORTANT: This is the last time we'll be offering Circle of Success this year. And, Monday and Tuesday are going to be very busy with people calling in last minute hoping to still get in. My advice is to [reserve your spot today through our secure online page](. Then, on Monday we'll review your account … apply any added discounts you're entitled to … and get back with you to finalize your personalized plan. Have a great weekend, Katie What's Trending This Week … [7 Top Success Secrets of Six-Figure Copywriters — Free Webinar and Q&A]( Join AWAI's Katie Yeakle and Pam Foster for this FREE webinar and discover seven traits that have pushed copywriters forward to create a successful writer's life. [FREE Webinar: How to Get Your Writing Business Off the Ground and Land Your First Paying Client.]( Over the course of an hour, Master Business-Building Coach, Ed Gandia will give you his proven, 3-step model for landing your first PAYING client. [Introducing the 2018 $10K Challenge Winner: It's the Latest Milestone for Lawyer Turned Copywriter Candice Lazar]( Candice Lazar's career has been on fire recently. And her $10K Challenge means the year ahead will be even more action-packed. [Congratulations to the 2018 Copywriter of the Year … Marcella Allison.]( Veteran health and financial copywriter — and longtime AWAI member — Marcella Allison is the Copywriter of the Year. AWAI Presents: 2019's Most Anticipated Copywriting Event … [WOO HOO Promo Message]( [Super Early Bird Price in Effect Now – Save Over 60%]( Copywriters, Did You Know … With Facebook continually tweaking its algorithms controlling the content that shows up in its users' newsfeeds, some marketers have shied away from it as a reliable channel to get in front of their customers and prospects. While it's important that marketers use channels they control — like email and their company blog — HubSpot reports that 76% of people use their Facebook feed to find interesting content. Considering almost a billion and a half people are active on Facebook every day, that makes Facebook incredibly fertile ground for marketers — no matter what they do with their algorithms. And this means the opportunity for copywriters to offer social media as one of their services is just as great as ever. Can You Write a Simple Letter? Answer "Yes," and you'll never have to worry about your job or rely on others for your livelihood … Instead, you will be in big demand, earning great money, writing a few hours a day from anywhere in the world you choose to live. [Click here to see if the life of a writer is for you.]( Editors' Picks [This High-Level Membership Is Like Having Access to an Oprah-Style Copywriting Fraternity]( By SANDY FRANKS This high-level membership is like having access to an Oprah-style copywriting fraternity where you get the tools and resources to skyrocket your career. [Create Your Unique Elevator Pitch in Five Minutes]( By KATHY GIEGEL Your elevator pitch should start a conversation … not bore your listener. Ask yourself these five questions to craft a stand-out elevator pitch. [Boost the Strength of Your B2B Writing Portfolio]( By VICTORIA CORRIERE Here's an easy way to display a B2B writing portfolio that shows off your skills and gets the attention of your ideal clients. [The "Big 4" Pillars of Success for Your Freelance Copywriting Career]( By PAM FOSTER Build momentum for your freelance copywriting career by following the four pillars of success. Pam Foster reveals how you can achieve your goals faster. Celebrating Your Success Drum Role Please And the winners are … Please join me in congratulating AWAI's 2018 $10K Challenge winner, Candice Lazar! Candice Lazar, AWAI's 2018 $10K Challenge Winner. See above for Rebecca's interview with Candice. Next up … And it is with great pleasure that I introduce Marcella Allison as the 2018 Copywriter of the Year. Marcella Allison, AWAI's 2018 Copywriter of the Year. See above for my interview with her. And now … Congratulations to the four 2018 Bootcamp Spec Challenge Winners! Ricki Linksman Julie Bryant Rick Boatright Suzanna Fitzgerald Ricki, Julie, Rick and Suzanna all went home from Bootcamp with $1,000 checks — and can now call AWAI a client. We look forward to working with all of you! [Find out more about the winners of the Spec Challenge here.]( [And, make your plans now to be at Bootcamp 2019 – May 14-17!! Your name could be on that list!]( New on DirectResponseJobs.com Spotlight Job of the Week Ready Set Rocket seeks a talented Financial Copywriter on a contract basis. Qualified candidates must show proven experience writing for financial institutions. The Financial Copywriter will report to the Executive Creative Director and contribute original and insightful narratives for our financial services clients. Our ideal candidate must know how to simplify complex topics, reach audiences with messaging for multiple outlets, and meet tight deadlines. We're also looking for someone who stays ahead of industry trends, shows passion for making award-winning work and is completely obsessed with words. [Get more details here.]( Here are some of the other jobs posted on DirectResponseJobs.com this week. Check them out today. - [Digital Copywriter for Centric Digital]( - [Social Media Manager for BoardOnTrack]( - [Freelance Graphic Designer for Beacon Digital Marketing]( - [Freelance Researcher for Wonder]( 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](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [B2B Biz Launcher 3.0]( Mon, October 29, 3pm-4pm October 29 Monday --------------------------------------------------------------- [Web Copy Apprentice]( Week 6: How to Write a Product Page That Sells [12 Weeks to B2B Mastery]( Week 11: Landing Great Clients (Part 3) October 30 Tuesday --------------------------------------------------------------- [B2B Writing Success Member Update]( Join us on October 31 when we'll review some of the top takeaways from the AWAI Bootcamp and discuss how to finish the year strong! October 31 Wednesday --------------------------------------------------------------- [Smart Start LIVE, A Copywriting Crash Course: Learn the Basics of Writing Great Copy (and How to Find Paying Assignments!)]( Join Katie and Rebecca for a guided tour through the Smart Start Copywriting Program. You'll learn how to use the AWAI copywriting formula to create the kind of life you've always wanted … a life of financial and lifestyle freedom, on your own terms, your own schedule, with the flexibility to be anywhere you choose. There's no better way to kick start your writing career than with this hands-on tutorial. This is the first day of a two day event. [Makepeace Mastermind Meeting]( Join us for an exclusive Makepeace Mastermind Alliance interview with very special guest – Sandy Franks! [The 3 Magic Pillars: How to Get Your Writing Business Off the Ground and Land Your First Paying Client]( In this free training, you’re going to discover a proven and highly effective 3-step model for landing your very first PAYING client. And, you’ll see what it really takes for a new writer to get up and running (in the fastest time possible) and what kind of actions you’ll need to take. November 01 Thursday --------------------------------------------------------------- [Smart Start LIVE, A Copywriting Crash Course: Learn the Basics of Writing Great Copy (and How to Find Paying Assignments!)]( Join Katie and Rebecca for a guided tour through the Smart Start Copywriting Program. You'll learn how to use the AWAI copywriting formula to create the kind of life you've always wanted … a life of financial and lifestyle freedom, on your own terms, your own schedule, with the flexibility to be anywhere you choose. There's no better way to kick start your writing career than with this hands-on tutorial. This is the second day of a two day event. November 02 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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