AWAI – Week in Review, Spotlight Job of the Week, and More ...

[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- January 13 – 17, 2020 Hi {NAME}, "What appeals to me most about the [Live Companion Series]( is rapidly finishing the program, with deadlines and accountability pushing me along. "Thinking I could (and would) do it all on my own hasn't worked. "It's exciting having you and Rebecca, who know the program inside and out, sharing the benefit of your experience. The LIVE! aspect seals the deal!" — Daivd Boardman If you're like David and want 2020 to be the year you make your copywriting goals a reality — once and for all … I have great news for you … We officially closed out registration for the Ultimate Accelerated Copywriting Companion Series last week, but you can still get in as long as you let us know before midnight tomorrow. We applaud the hundreds of AWAI members who grabbed their spot earlier this month. And we don't want anyone … especially you … left behind. That's why we're opening up the program at the $397 discount price again until midnight tomorrow. The LIVE Ultimate Accelerated Copywriting Companion Series is the most direct route to becoming a qualified copywriter that exists today. But we only do this LIVE training once a year. And, the first session is on Thursday! So if you want 2020 to be the year you "make it" as a well-paid writer, [go here now](. See you online on Thursday … Katie What's Trending [Happening this week! Have Questions About Becoming a Paid Writer? Not Sure How to Get Started? Let's Talk]( Rebecca and I are extending a very special invitation for aspiring writers who want to know how to get paid (and paid well) for their writing … We'll be live online on Thursday and Friday (90 minutes each day) discussing … - Everything you need to know about the $2.3 trillion industry that's empowering writers to earn a fantastic income with their persuasive writing skills … - Why the writing projects in this special writing market pay so much money … - What makes the demand for writers like you continue to grow year after year … - We'll even show you which clients and which writing subjects pay the most … - Which niches and specialties might be the best fit for you … - How to land paid writing assignments, even if you have no experience … - How to build a successful well-paying freelance writing career … - And of course, we'll be happily answer any and all questions you might have along the way! I hope you'll join us. [You can reserve your spot here.]( [Free Replay Available 3 Writing Challenges to Make this Your Best Year Yet]( If you missed Rebecca and Pam's terrific Inside AWAI webinar yesterday, you can watch the replay here. [Health Copywriter Wanted — Revival Point LLC]( Watch this short video to learn about an exciting opportunity for a freelance health copywriter specializing in wellness and diet for mature women. [Click to Watch Online]( Also from Brad: He's specifically looking for a copywriter for daily emails as well as Facebook, native and display ads, and sales copy on their content pages. He added … "If the writer proves capable, they could also get to write sales page and sales video content. We're a great company to learn with and we have a strong copywriting focus with lots of success!" [Click here]( for more details. Editors' Picks [4 Surefire Advertising Techniques You Should Be Using Right Now]( By SANDY FRANKS Use these proven, surefire copywriting techniques to help your clients stand out and make bigger sales — and earn yourself huge paychecks. [6 Steps to Nailing Your Role on a Virtual Team]( By HAYLEY MICHAELS Working in a remote office or as part of a virtual team comes with some unique challenges. See how you can make the experience more rewarding … [12 Smart Easy Ways to Market Your B2B Copywriting Business]( By JEN PHILLIPS APRIL Whether you're a newbie or an experienced writer, these simple marketing tasks will help you find new B2B clients and grow your B2B copywriting business. [You Are More Expert Than You Realize]( By MICHAEL KATZ How you describe the work you do has a big impact on how prospects see you and how much they're willing to pay. Here's why to show them you're an expert. [We asked Master Copywriting Carline Anglade Cole to tell us why she's excited about coming to Bootcamp — in 30 seconds or less! (If you know Carline, you know that's asking her to do the impossible 😉 … )]( But she was able to do it in 58 seconds! [Give it a watch …]( [ Click to Watch Online]( Celebrating Your Success [Cindy Cyr: Ad Exec Breaks Out of 9 to 5 "Prison"]( Cindy Cyr wanted out of the corporate job that kept her from caring for her loved ones the way she wanted to. Find out what led her to a 12-years-and-counting, six-figure career. [Click here to read Cindy's full case study.]( New on DirectResponseJobs.com Spotlight Job of the Week TV and Movie Theories Writer (a Freelance Blogging job) Inverse has an immediate opening for a writer who's got a special talent for theorizing about the in-world possibilities of the TV shows and movie franchises we love to watch, read, and think about. We're enthusiastic about offering thought-provoking theories to our audience between episodes. If you're a critical thinker who loves to report on fan theories and come up with your own, please get in touch. This spring brings the return of Westworld, a new slate of movies about superheroes (Birds of Prey, Wonder Woman 1984, Black Widow), and alternate universes (A Quiet Place: Part II, Snowpiercer, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Discovery Season 3, etc.), making now a great time to join our team of nerds who love to report on and have a think about in-world possibilities. Responsibilities: - Report on 2-3 theories a day as pitched or assigned by an Inverse editor - Pitch your own theories each week - Contribute to collaborative feature projects (guides, roundups, lists, etc.) - Write critical assessments of episodes or films where needed. Qualifications/Requirements: - 1-2 years' experience writing about TV and movies - Demonstrated ability to fully defend your theories. (We'll ask you to test one out) - Find 2-3 theories per shift being bandied about online and gauge which ones are worth writing about, developing into something more ambitious, or ignoring [Get more details here.]( Here are some of the other jobs posted on DirectResponseJobs.com this week. Check them out today. - [Freelance Web Copywriting for The Spruce]( - [Freelance Writing for BIDaWIZ]( - [Graphic Designer for Jeff Schneider]( - [Writer for Audience Ops]( 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](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Money Making Websites with Nick Usborne]( Week 2. Choose your platform and domain name [SEO Copywriting Mastery and Certification]( Bonus Follow-up with Russ: Russ will go over the trends (both good and bad) from your submissions and announce the winning SEO Magnet. January 21 Tuesday --------------------------------------------------------------- [Content Audit Profits]( Member Check-In and Winner Announcement [Smart Start to Paid Writing]( 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. [Accelerated Program Companion Series]( Week 1: Know Thy Prospect and the Secret Formula for a Successful Sales Letter [Simulated Training]( Session 8: Writing Time and Informal Q&A [Wealthy Web Writer: The Most Important Word an SEO Copywriter Can Know]( As pay-per-click advertising gets more expensive and privacy concerns loom large in the minds of online users, businesses are turning back to organic search for their traffic and leads. This spells big opportunity for web writers. In this live event with leading SEO expert, Russ Henneberry, you'll learn the most important thing you need to know about creating online copy that readers love and search engines can't get enough of. January 23 Thursday --------------------------------------------------------------- [Smart Start to Paid Writing]( 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. [Professional Writers' Alliance Interview]( It's time for results! Singaporean-based freelancer Alex Ko has tested productivity "hacks" for over seven years, and now he's sitting down with PWA Director Jen Adams to reveal what really works for professional writers. January 24 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? 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