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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- March 30 – April 3, 2020 Hi {NAME}, Missed our State of the Industry Summit? Paul's got a message for you: You've probably heard by now that we held our State of the Industry Virtual Summit on Thursday — and it was a phenomenal success. Thousands tuned in, and the feedback on social media was amazing (see below). If you missed it — AWAI co-founder and copywriter Paul Hollingshead (who watched every minute of it) asked me to pass on this very urgent (and rather pointed) note: You've Just Made a BIG Mistake! (But there's still time to fix it!) Hi {NAME}, Forgive me if the tone of this note is a little blunt. But we held our AWAI 2020 State of the Industry Virtual Summit on Thursday, and it was an amazing success: "Great Summit with amazing people and awesome subjects!" "As someone who is new to the copywriting world, I am finding this incredibly helpful!" "This is fascinating regarding changes in the digital era. Thanks!" "LOVED this summit — what a wonderful afternoon and I learned a ton of stuff!" "So much value and nuggets regarding our industry …" "I stayed the whole 5 hours. Each one of your guests brought something important to share." "This was an amazing summit. I took pages of notes." "Absolutely the best virtual summit I've attended. So much valuable information, so many ideas. It was awesome!" "This information is absolutely inspiring …" "So many gems for freelance writers …" "So exciting to hear about all the different ways there are for us to get out there and get paid!" "This event was INCREDIBLE. So much amazing content. I'm glad the replay is posted … I couldn't take notes fast enough!" Unfortunately, you didn't see it. And after watching the Summit in its entirety, all I can say is … You gotta fix this! Not just because of the amazing, up-to-the-minute insights on what it takes to be a successful writer in today's digital world … from 12 of the most important and successful people in digital marketing today … But because by missing it … Over 5,000 of your fellow writers who tuned into our Virtual Summit — now have CRUCIAL knowledge about being a successful, well-paid writer in 2020 that you don't! In other words — you've fallen behind. And if you don't do something about it — fast — you'll be at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to writing and working with clients. (Not writing yet? I promise — you'll be inspired to after seeing this!) Good news — it's not too late. There's a full, unedited REBROADCAST of Thursday's event AVAILABLE NOW. It's free. We're not selling anything. All we need is your name and your email address so we can send you the link to the page where the State of the Industry Virtual Summit rebroadcast is happening. [Click here to go there now.]( This is all valuable content. Stuff every writer — aspiring or experienced — needs to know. Ryan Deiss's stuff on writing emails — pure gold. So is Russ Henneberry's talk on what Google wants when it comes to content. Molly Pittman might as well have handed us a blueprint for writing successful Facebook ads (amazing!) So was Neil Patel's talk on writing content that stands out … Jon Morrow on blog writing … Mark Ford on the future of writing video scripts … And one of the most exciting presentations (judging from feedback on social media) Nick Usborne's impromptu tutorial on chatbots … and the huge opportunity for copywriters in that new space! It's all fantastic stuff — and all FREE! And by the way … There's even a FREE REPORT waiting for you there — AWAI's 2020 State of the Industry Report and Copywriter's Pricing Guide — which contains even more valuable information for you. Don't wait. Do it now. This is MUCH too important to miss. Again, here's the [sign-up link.]( Best, Paul Hollingshead Fellow Copywriter, Co-Founder, AWAI P.S. Fair warning: All totaled, this event is just over five hours of mind-blowing, life-changing, turbo-charged FREE CONTENT … but the great thing about the rebroadcast is you can pause it if you need to take a break. One thing's for sure, though — you don't want to miss a single expert! Fair warning #2: We're not sure how long we'll have this rebroadcast up for free, in its entirety — [so register to see it now](, while you still can! What's Trending "Focus on email and you'll never have a lack of clients," Ryan Deiss, Founder Digital Marketer [HOT, HOT, HOT! 🔥 One of the hot topics during Thursday's Summit was the power and importance of email right now … making the timing of this new training even more urgent …]( Ryan Deiss, Founder of Digital Marketer, told us during Thursday's State of the Industry Summit, "There's a rediscovery of the effectiveness of email happening right now amongst newer marketers and even newer publishers. If you're not adding email as an aspect of your copywriting repertoire, then you're missing out on an opportunity." So, to be sure you're at the front of this growing demand … Your Email Training Starts April 16th Beginning on Thursday, April 16, you can take part in our first-ever "official" email certification training, where you have a chance to get AWAI Verified™ as an Email Copywriting Specialist. In fact, you'll be part of the first "graduating class" to have a shot at getting this prestigious badge from AWAI. Right now, email copywriting is a HOT, in-demand project as we heard during Thursday's State of the Industry Summit … and not just from Ryan, but from most of the experts giving their insights into opportunities for 2020. In fact, email is experiencing a resurgence right now — and more and more businesses are seeing the importance of email to their long-term success. You'll be in great hands during this training with Guillermo Rubio (or "G" as we call him) as your mentor … He'll help you "flip the switch" from amateur to professional writer with what is now becoming the greatest (and most flexible) money-making writing skill ever … Plus, once you're armed with the skill of writing emails that get opened, click, and sell — you'll unlock access to an endless supply of new clients who are eager to hire you (even if you're an "untested" writer right now). Which means no matter what goes on in the world or in the economy, you'll have a skill that can bring you income. I'd love to welcome you as one of the FIRST writers in the entire world to have the prestigious designation of being an AWAI Verified™ Email Copywriting Specialist … You can find all the details [here](. [Just Published: The April issue of Barefoot Writer]( A note to you from editor Mindy McHorse … "Working on our April issue was cathartic for me, and for the writers involved. Why? Because during these uncertain times in our world, there's one thing that gives people like us a sense of calm and control. We talk all about how to harness that one thing, relish it, use it as a drug, use it to depart from the present, and use it to find support when you need it. "Plus, you'll find an incredibly grounding interview with powerhouse Terri Trespicio, who unveils the simples trick for staying in the writing game and building your income for the long haul, come what may. I hope it helps you wherever you are … enjoy, and stay well!" You can find this inspiring issue on your myAWAI page. If you aren't a subscriber yet, I highly recommend you [sign up now](. I can't think of a better time to get this regular dose of motivation and inspiration. [Hit the Ground Running on Every New Project You Land]( The experts at Wealthy Web Writer have templated out every step you need to take to succeed at 12 of the most popular, in-demand web-writing projects. With our Quick Start Project Guide, you'll quickly see the typical goals for any project, the components that go into creating it, questions you must ask your client before you begin writing, how to do the necessary research … and more. Start saying Yes! to more projects without worry. This guide will help you handle every project with confidence. If you aren't a Wealthy Web Writer member yet, [you can get started today for just $1!]( Can You Write AND Get Paid Well? If you look in from the outside, you'd think I was a typical middle-class mom … I drive a messy minivan, holler at my kids to hurry up, come alive with my morning cup of Starbucks, and wave at my neighbors as they rush to work. But my reality is a 20-hour workweek … a six-figure income … And the freedom to do what I want, where I want, when I want. I'm a writer. [Click here to see if this writing life is for you.]( Editors' Picks [How Some In-Demand Copywriters Get Paid $10,000 a Project]( By SANDY FRANKS You can work with me for 12 weeks, learn how to write a sales letter, start to finish, and get feedback on your writing. Join me for LIVE copywriting training. [Why You Need an Email List — Even If It's Just One Person]( By KIMBERLY WEITKAMP There are four reasons why you need an email list … and that doesn't even count making more money. Discover the arguments for building your list. [5 Ways Mentors Help B2B Copywriters Get Clients]( By SWISS LUSTER If you haven't made progress on your B2B copywriting goals, consider a mentor. These are five ways a mentor can move you, and your business, forward. [Get Hired to Fix 3 Missed Opportunities for Web Copywriting Clients]( By PAM FOSTER Three common missed opportunities impact website traffic and sales. Learn what they are and how you can make money diagnosing and then fixing site problems. Travel Writers Wanted Discover How Travel Writing Works … How Writers Get Paid … What a "Day in the Life" Really Looks Like … and How You Could Easily Give This a Try for Yourself, Even Now, in this Crazy Climate — with No Experience Necessary … [Learn More Here]( Celebrating Your Success [Congratulations to Phillip Granger, Christina Gordon and Scott Geesey, the Latest $200 Winners in The Writer's Life Ad Writing Contest]( Drumroll please … Nick Usborne is here with a short video announcing the three winners of the recent online ad writing contest from The Writer's Life. He also shares some feedback on their prize-winning copy. [Click to watch online]( Phillip, Christina and Scott — great job! [Living the Writer's Life: Susie Kuse "I am so much happier with everything in my life since I've devoted myself to writing."]( That's what Susie Kuse told us when we connected with her to find out how Barefoot Living is treating her. Like so many, she's faced everything from burnout to health challenges to the near-impossible task of juggling family life with business. And at every turn, writing was the answer. Read Susie's story for a glimpse into just how fast a writing career can help overcome obstacles. New on DirectResponseJobs.com Spotlight Job of the Week Writer/Editor for CBD, Outdoor-Centric, Lifestyle Brand (a Freelance Social Media job) Our content marketing firm (feelmeflow.com) is looking for a remote freelance editor to work with our client, a CBD, outdoor-geared, lifestyle brand. The project is long-term with a good number of hours involved, and entails both digital and for-print content. Please read the details below. About You - Working vocabulary of financial topics — You'll be interviewing company executives and need to understand the concepts. - Experience writing long-form blog content — Know how to format content for online reading and write basic metadata (page title, description, keywords, slug). - Strong research skills — You'll be ghostwriting some articles, so you need to be able to find credible sources and use your working knowledge of financial topics to write. - Eagle-eye for detail — Important for converting blog articles to for-print manuscript. - Tech-savvy — We work entirely remotely, so all the platforms we use are online and cloud-based. - Ideally, a familiarity with book editing or writing for print — There will be support in this part of the job, so the capacity to perform this type of editing is more important than extensive experience in book editing. Job Duties The writer/editor for this role will have a range of editing and writing duties, including but not limited to: - Conduct Interviews, edit into long-form blog articles and email newsletters - Schedule and conduct phone interviews with the company's executives and other partners - Edit interview transcripts into long-form blog posts (~1,000 words each) - Write social media status updates (not social media management; just writing the statuses) - Articles published once weekly - Ghostwrite long-form blog articles - Write long-form blog articles (~1,000 words) on a variety of financial topics under the firm partners' names - Write social media status updates (not social media management; just writing the statuses) - Edit and/or ghostwrite email newsletters Topics will mostly come from phone interviews and occasionally clients' appearances on podcasts, or entirely ghostwritten - Newsletter sent once weekly - Digital/social engagement - Research and respond to 4 questions on Quora each month (research, write a response, send for client feedback, then post) - Send 5 guest-spot pitches per month (research blog/vlog/podcast outlets, send cold pitch email) - Editorial calendar planning Every quarter, you'll come up with 15 story pitches to create the next quarter's editorial calendar. [Get more details here.]( Here are some of the other jobs posted on DirectResponseJobs.com this week. Check them out today. - [Graphic Design for Ally Align Health]( - [SEO for Designory]( - [Copywriting for Plato Design]( - [Copywriting for Narcity Media]( 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](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Wealthy Web Writer: Monthly Member Update — April 2020]( Each month, Wealthy Web Writer members get together for a live meeting. There's a bit of inspiration and some tips to help you get the most out of your membership. During this month's meeting, Heather will talk three of the best retainer projects you can land … and how to go about getting the gig. 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. [COS: Secrets Behind the Captivating Headline]( Week 4: Headlines as Envelope Teasers and Subject Lines April 06 Monday --------------------------------------------------------------- [AWAI STRONG: Connecting the Dots]( Join us for ideas and inspiration with our special guest Ted Capshaw, AWAI's Chief Success Officer. He'll talk about what's happening now, and address common concerns. We'll share ideas for how to reset your vision and embrace the opportunities you have as a writer now. We'll cover the importance of staying connected with our community, setting parameters for work/life balance, getting creative and prepared for when the current situation lifts, mapping out actions to make the most of this unique time, and much more. [The Ultimate White Paper Mentorship]( Gordon will go over the trends (good and bad) from your submissions and announce the winning White Paper. [Web Copy Apprentice]( Week 4: The Online Copywriter's Mindset April 07 Tuesday --------------------------------------------------------------- [COS: Mastering the Compelling Lead]( Week 5: Peer Review of Your Lead Copy [Content Marketing Strategist]( Final Q&A/Check-in [Copywriters Initiative]( 3pm – 4pm April 08 Wednesday --------------------------------------------------------------- [B2B Writing Success Member Update: Use of Surveys as Lead Gen tools, with Charlene Boutin]( B2B Writing Success member training on how to use surveys to help yourself or your clients get more leads, target your customers better, and build better relationships with customers. 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