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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW: February 13 – 17, 2017 Hi {NAME}, On Tuesday, Clayton Makepeace announced a brand-new program — The Makepeace Method for Writing Million-Dollar Sales Letters in 7 Days or Less. Follow the step-by-step advice Clayton (and six of his all-star copywriting buddies) share and … - You'll be a faster writer — you could even match Clayton's speed, turning out red-hot sales pages and direct-mail pieces in as little as one week. - You'll be able to multiply your income by taking on more projects every year. - You'll write more effective copy — stronger, more visceral, more complete copy that naturally drives response rates sky high. - You'll find that copywriting is far less intimidating and far more fun than you ever believed it could be. - You'll have completed copy that could land you a paid assignment that pays up to $12,500 plus royalties. - You'll have a leg up on your competition and be able to tell future clients you have learned from the very best in the industry. - And much more … NOTE: When you sign up today for The Makepeace Method for Writing Million-Dollar Sales Letters in 7 Days or Less, you … - Save $1,000 - Get five special bonuses handpicked by Clayton - Get an invitation to a members-only webinar on Thursday that Clayton's calling "Beat the Blank Page Blues" - As well as an invitation to a Hot Seat webinar in March where Clayton will give you feedback on your Spec Assignments! [Click here]( to learn more about it from Guillermo Rubio, who was mentored by Clayton for three years and is now on a path to make seven-figures. Have a great weekend, Katie Time Sensitive: Special Opportunity Alert Discover a fast-paced lucrative writing specialty with an unlimited demand for even "untested" freelance writers. One that offers steady, regular monthly income, and the ability to command $2,000 a month from one client … even when you're just starting out! Get all the details – including how to start getting paid to offer this writing service FAST. [Learn more about this writing specialty here.]( FREE — Brand-New Resource to Help You Become a Better Writer The Daily Habit that Makes You a Better Writer We've always said that the quickest way to improve your writing skills is to write every day. Adopt this simple daily habit and you'll learn how to overcome writer's block, feel more comfortable at the keyboard every time you sit down, and build confidence in your abilities. And simply put, you'll become a better writer, day by day. Many AWAI members ask what exactly they should write about. So we've invited a group of working copywriters and AWAI experts to contribute writing prompts to jump-start your daily writing habit. We call it the Write Now! Persuasive Writing Prompts Series. Each Wednesday, we'll post a new writing prompt for you to use throughout the week. It's a fun way to practice your writing. No pressure. Just let the words flow — there are no wrong ways to do this. [Here's the first one, from our Copy Chief Sandy Franks.]( It'll only take 15 minutes, but you'll discover a way to inject irresistible benefits in your copy. In This Job, Your Clients Expect You to Be on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube All Day … Everybody is on Facebook these days to connect with family and friends. Viral videos on YouTube spread around the world in minutes. And Twitter is the go-to place for breaking news. But social media isn't just for "fun." Companies large and small have found this channel to be a great way to get their message out, build their brand, and attract new customers. But usually, businesspeople are fairly clueless when it comes to taking advantage of the reach of social media. Enter you — a copywriter who knows how marketing works and how to use words to persuade. It's a super-fun, creative opportunity … that pays well — as much $114,000 per year. You can discover exactly how to find clients … start offering social media services … and more … [here](. Celebrating Your Success "It's exciting. I've written for a long time but there wasn't much pay. Now I'm starting to see that change. I love the flexibility. I love telling the stories. I love helping others succeed. Their success will lead to mine. Win-win." Judith Culp has worked in the spa and wellness industry for years — she has a passion for it. And now she's leveraging her experience to work as a copywriter in the same niche. She just landed a retainer client through smart networking. And her writing skills have paid off with her own business, too — she boosted sales by 26% with her copy. How'd she do it? [Find out here.]( Volunteer Work — and a Confident Attitude — Leads to this AWAI Member's First-Ever Copywriting Job "AWAI programs helped me to realize that using my writing skills to make money is possible and indeed very profitable. I can make more money than any full-time jobs I've ever had. As a Christian writer, I sensed a calling to write, but I never thought that I could make a decent living out of it. This is the best confidence boost," says Louise Lee. 5 Ways to Know You're Ready to Jump to a Full-Time Career [Ready to be a full-time freelancer?] When do you know it's time to make the big leap as a full-time freelancer? Check out AWAI guest writer Eric Borger's post, [5 Ways to Know You're Ready to Jump to a Full-Time Career in Copywriting](, to find a thoughtful checklist for your business. Tip #4 is especially good if you're not sure when it's time. Also, if you have helpful tips for your fellow copywriters, we encourage you to submit a blog post idea — in full draft form — for consideration by our team. If your post is selected, you'll work with us to make it ready for publication. In addition to getting paid for your post, you'll get a byline with a link back to your website or LinkedIn profile. What a great way to put your work in front of potential clients! Get all the details on our [WRITE FOR AWAI]( page (scroll down to our "Writing Blog Posts and Articles" section). This Week's E-letters at a Glance From The Golden Thread … Package Your Copywriting Services in 8 Simple Steps If you're a freelancer, one of the most difficult issues you face is figuring out what to charge. It's all too easy to "lowball" yourself when you're not sure what to charge. But Ilise Benun has a proven system to make sure you get paid appropriately … [and land more copywriting gigs, too.]( From The Writer's Life … The Secret to Landing Your First Client … and All Those that Come After … Plus, Embracing Rejection … and Coming Out Stronger on the Other Side You find your first client. Great! You're officially a professional copywriter. But now it's time to find the next one … and the one after. Will Newman shares how mentors helped him make that all-important leap. And Joshua Boswell shares an inspirational story of how being fired from his copy job lit a fire under him to land $90,000 in work within a year. Bob Bly stops by later to explain why you shouldn't listen to misinformed folks who criticize your writing business. And Nick Usborne shares how he managed to get in on web writing on the ground floor (and the opportunity he sees for writers right now). Get the details here: [(. This Week's Highlights from … [Wealthy Web Writer] [Simple Steps to Boost Your Marketing Confidence]( [Professional Writers Alliance] [A Surprising Trick that Boosts Your Self-Confidence and Improves Your Writing]( [B2B Writing Success] [Steve Slaunwhite Reveals 7 Proven Prospecting Strategies]( [The Makepeace Mastermind Alliance] [Click to Watch Online — Makpeace Marketing Minute]( Creating content can be a daunting task and it's easy to get intimidated. This can lead to procrastination and before you know it, you can become obsessed with NOT thinking about it. Watch this week's Makepeace Marketing Minute as Clayton shares his keys to overcoming procrastination. Not a member of the Makepeace Mastermind Alliance yet? [Click here to join.]( Your Next Job Awaits Here are some of the jobs posted on DirectResponseJobs.com this week. - [Catalog Copywriter for Gopher Sport]( - [Marketing Associate for DRG Concepts]( - [Health Copywriter for Rehabmart]( - [Financial Copywriter for Mic]( - [Content Writer for Wunderland Group]( And, if you've taken The Accelerated Program for Six-Figure Copywriting, you can find many more companies looking for you at [DirectResponseJobs.com](. Your Week with AWAI 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.]( 2/21 - Circle of Success Monthly Peer Review - Money-Making Websites Week 6: Group Q&A — Nick Answers Your Questions - Wealthy Web Writer 7 Savvy Strategies SEO Copywriters Can Use to Thrill Their Clients (Live teleconference with Heather Lloyd-Martin) 2/22 - Circle of Success Ultimate Finish: Week 6 - Simple Path Weekly Call with Joshua Boswell A live Q&A session for Game of Success members only 2/23 - Live Accelerated Companion Series Week 3 - The Makepeace Method for Writing Million-Dollar Sales Letters in 7 Days or Less 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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