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Revisit these popular articles to give your writing career a jump-start [The Writer’ s Life]( December 7, 2020 Hi {NAME}, He's making a list, and checking it twice … So are we! We've made a list for you of our Top 20 articles of The Writer's Life of 2020, based on member feedback. These are the articles that helped writers move forward towards their writing dreams most this year … Despite the disruption, worry, and upheaval that has dominated this year, we've seen MORE opportunities for writers than ever. Revisit these popular articles and see which opportunities appeal to you … And rediscover tips and strategies to keep you making progress in your writing career. And, if there's a topic you'd like to know more about in the future, leave us a note in the Comments or respond to this email. I want to make sure we're covering the things YOU need most to move forward. No matter what type of writing you'd like to do, there is no better time to start than right now. 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[Check out the details today.]( Top 20 Writer's Life Articles of 2020 By Rebecca Matter [2020 Calendar with a cup of coffee] If you've been reading The Writer's Life for even a little bit of time, you know there are SO many paths to making great money as a writer … Emails, case studies, white papers, web copy, sales letters, chatbot scripts, newsletters, blogs … the list goes on and on. But sometimes having many options can become overwhelming … Even paralyzing. In the end, though, your success as a well-paid writer comes down to two things: - Getting "set up" to be a professional writer And … - Understanding the "rules" of the game. So, in each issue of The Writer's Life, we share valuable insights to help you achieve those two objectives. Plus, we share tips and strategies for how you can get started on your path to well-paid writing, outline opportunities for you to make good money, and highlight resources that will help you on your copywriting journey. Here are the Top 20 articles of 2020, so you can revisit and rediscover the information readers found really helpful. - [FREE TRAINING: Simple "Research" Pays Writers Big Bucks]( We hosted an online training session with Russ Henneberry — one of the world's TOP SEO copywriting experts! Learn about this in-demand skill. - [30 Thriving Niches for B2B Copywriters in 2020]( Succeed faster as a B2B writer when you focus where demand is highest. Check out 30 thriving niches where you can look for writing jobs in the B2B market. - [How to Plan Out Your Freelance Website Content in Under an Hour]( Successful writers must have a website, your piece of internet real estate. Here's how to plan site content that shows prospects who you are and what you can do. - [Is Fear Holding You Back from Your Writing Dreams?]( If you want to make money as a copywriter, but you feel stuck in a loop of preparation, you may have a hidden fear holding you back. Here's the solution … - [How to Harness the Shocking Amount of Power You Have as a Persuasive Writer]( Use your writing skills to stand up for what you believe in. You have the power to help those who aren't being heard, when you write for the greater good. - [Yes, You CAN Launch a Writing Career in a Crisis]( Skilled writers are in demand all over the world. Those willing to get to work right now will find opportunities in markets like the five outlined here. - [How to Differentiate Yourself Using Only Your LinkedIn Title]( Catch the eye of prospective clients with a powerful, attention-getting LinkedIn title. Discover 17 ways to make your title stand out to marketers looking for a copywriter like you. - [How Creating a Money-Making Website Can Make You Feel Good During Hard Times]( One of Nick Usborne's favorite ways to get creative (and boost his spirits) is by writing a website. Here's how to make money writing about a topic you love. - [6 Reasons Every Writer Should Offer Social Media Services]( Being a social media writer offers six important benefits that help you land more clients and make you an integral part of their marketing campaigns. - [Top-Paying B2B Copywriting Gigs in a Down Economy]( What are top-paying B2B writing gigs in this changing economy? Steve Slaunwhite lists seven opportunities to make good fees writing for 5.7 million B2B clients. - [8 Quick-Start Writing Projects to Learn and Earn Fast!]( Start earning money now with one of these eight quick-start writing projects. A small investment in yourself will get you started quickly on a new career — writing from home. - [Are Your Plans Derailed? I Don't Think So]( The entire planet has been thrown a curveball this year, and how you respond is up to you. Here are some suggestions to help you move forward productively. - [The ONE Thing You Need to Succeed as a Writer]( You can't get to the writer's life without this secret, and taking the steps along the way. Eliminate three roadblocks in your way with these tactics. - [How Long Does It Take New Freelancers to Earn a Living Wage?]( How long it takes to make a good living as a writer is a common question. With four decades of experience, Bob Bly offers his answer so you know what to expect. - [The 3 Biggest Reasons Why Email Copywriting Is a Big Opportunity for Making Six-Figures as a Writer in 2020]( Now is the best time to hang out your shingle as an email writer. Email expert Jay White looks at three reasons why this opportunity has never been bigger. - [LinkedIn Prospecting: Here's H.E.L.P.]( Discover a natural approach for client outreach. No "cold" sales messages. No hype. See how you can use LinkedIn prospecting to grow your client base. - [7 Short Copy Projects to Kick-Start Your Writer's Life … Even When You Have a Day Job]( Discover seven writing projects and the fees you can earn when you write short-form copy. These projects can be handled outside standard business hours. - [A Tale of Two Crises: 2001 and 2008, and How to Make the Best of 2020]( B2B expert Gordon Graham has been through two world crises, so he offers nine tips for writers on dealing with COVID-19. Build a solid business to weather storms. - [How to Get Started Making Money as a Writer]( There's a reason Nike's "Just do it" has resonated for so long, not just for athletes but for anyone who wants to achieve a goal. Here's where to start. - ["How Do I Get Started as a Web Writer?" Try These 10 Projects]( Writing for the Web brings a huge opportunity in any niche. To build a solid and enjoyable career, start with these 10 web-writing projects. Here at The Writer's Life (and AWAI), we want you to get your writing business up and running, so you can stop thinking about making money as a writer and start making money as a writer. We'll continue to share insights, tactics, and opportunities to help you start and level up your writing business. Do you have any topics you would like to see covered in a future issue of The Writer's Life? Or questions about how to get started as a copywriter? [Please share in the comments.]( Marketer Math Earned This PWA Member His Job — and Then He Taught His Secret to Others By Melynda Boyce [Daniel Rios Headshot] Daniel Rios "PWA helped me realize — and gave me the confidence — that a writing career could be something real for me, and helped me take my first sure steps," notes Daniel Rios. The former "beginner" is currently the Direct-Response Marketing Manager at CEM Benchmarking, an independent investment benchmarking company serving more than 350 blue-chip corporate partners and governments worldwide. Daniel began his career in Venezuela, working in finance, and later ran his own import/export business. When he immigrated to Canada a little over eight years ago, he became interested in the world of direct-response, finding AWAI and The Professional Writers' Alliance. As he improved his writing skills and began working with clients, Daniel was surprised to find that while writers may be great with words, they often fail to speak the language of business. By not truly understanding the full value of their work in the overall business process, many writers were offering up their hard work for far less than they deserved. Daniel got serious about mastering "marketer math" and connecting the dots between his writing and the profitability of a business. Being able to show clients how his copywriting directly impacted the bottom line earned him larger contract and more loyal clients. For example, he was able to transform an offer for an $18/hour remote assistant position into a $12,000 copy contract. By demonstrating how his copy could lead to a massive increase in sales for his client, simple "marketer math" made it easy for her to say, "How soon can we get started?" Yet Daniel — appreciating all he'd learned from PWA and others on his way up — wanted to share his knowledge and help others land bigger, better deals. Over the summer of 2020, he built a customized "crash course" on marketer math for the PWA community. He included example scenarios, practice conversations, and other tools to help even the newest PWA member use his tactics to win new business and unlock bigger contracts. Members loved the extra insights and several noted that they were already seeing a difference in their client interactions by using his tips. Now — together with a follow-up interview on the same topic — Daniel's guide lives in the PWA community archives, available to any member who needs it at any time. For a limited time, you can join PWA for $1 AND get access to a 21-Day Client Challenge (regularly $497) starting in January for no extra cost. [Get your invitation to join PWA for $1.]( Up to 90% Off During AWAI's Holiday Sale During our Holiday Sale, you'll find almost every resource in our catalog on sale for up to 90% off! So, whatever your next step is … Whether you need help landing clients … Want to learn to write a new type of project … Or you're ready to take your writing business to the next level … … we've got you covered. [Claim Your Savings Now!]( Join PWA for $1 … … And Get FREE Access to 21-Day Client Challenge Start 2021 by overcoming the #1 concern most freelance writers face. For a limited time, get access to Ilise Benun's 21-Day Client Challenge at no extra cost when you join The Professional Writers' Alliance for $1. Come January, Ilise will help you set up a proven system for attracting clients — without using any scary marketing tactics. In the meantime, dive into the PWA resources that will help you run your business smoothly and focus most of your time on writing and getting paid. [Get Your Invitation to Join for $1.]( The BIGGER, BETTER, FASTER Way to a Pro Writing Career! Ready to start writing for money in days, not months? The company that introduced an entire generation to copywriting 23 years ago — will ROCK THE WORLD in 2021 with an all-new Bigger, Better, FASTER method for mastering the writing businesses absolutely need today. 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