“Insta-fix” for writers?!

Don’t let it hold you back… [The Writer’ s Life]( June 24, 2021 Hi {NAME}, Mindy McHorse now thrives as a copywriter and in her role as Executive Editor of Barefoot Writer, but a decade ago, she was an aspiring writer wondering if the promise of the writer's life was real. After doing a lot of research, she left behind a cubicle job and long commute she hated, and jumped in to the copywriter's life with both feet. At her first Bootcamp (of 12 — so far!), she made the decision to join [Circle of Success]( because she saw the training and accountability she needed to make her dream of writing from home a reality. I've asked her to share her story about her decision with you today. For over 10 years, she has consistently made six-figures, working part-time from home, while caring for her young family. Copywriting enabled her to have the career — and most importantly, the family life — she was searching for. If you know you want to be in control of your career, and want our help reaching your copywriting goals … I'd encourage you to look into Circle of Success by midnight tonight while enrollment is still open … As a COS member, you'll build a personalized career plan with the help of a personal mentor, based on your experiences, interests, and goals. You'll also get personal feedback on your writing, enjoy free Bootcamps, and receive unlimited access to our complete library of programs and resources … And, you'll have mentoring and our lifelong support as you build the writer's life of your dreams. [Go here to check out the long list of benefits and all the details while enrollment is open.]( Just keep in mind … this is your LAST CHANCE to get in and claim a FULL CREDIT of everything you've EVER spent with AWAI … Once the clock strikes 12:01, the doors will officially close, and this unprecedented offer will go away. [>> Go here now.]( If you want to make a living as a well-paid writer, we can help you get there. Now, over to Mindy … To your success, [Rebecca Matter’ s signature] Rebecca Matter President, AWAI Don't Let Our "Insta-Culture" Hold You Back From This Key Success Tool By Mindy McHorse [Blonde woman using laptop and eating ice cream on a patio] By any measure, we live in a pretty impossible, unrealistic, fantastic, and satisfying world. It's satisfying because we have so many answers at our fingertips … google anything and you'll have solutions in .002 seconds. It's fantastic because things like open-heart surgery and people going into space are real. But as for unrealistic and impossible … Well, let's just say there are beauty and success standards that abound in this world … And they can't be realized by real people. - Think about every image you've seen of women aging gracefully (with the help of cosmetic surgeries and photo filters). - Picture every story of "overnight success" that led to a well-staged photograph of an entrepreneur in front of a Jaguar, or a fountain, or a seven-bedroom mansion. - Consider every tiny white pill that's supposed to take away all your ailments with minimal side effects and only a $35 monthly commitment for life. Point is, the idea of "doing the work" is kind of quashed in our culture. Sidelined. Painted over as if it doesn't exist. But every story out there, that's real, anyway, involves someone, somewhere, rolling up their sleeves and committing to the road that requires one foot steadily moving in front of the other. The stories, the glamorous magazine pages, the Inc. articles, sure — they make everything look easy. Yet at some point, real work has to play a role. And launching a high-paying career as a writer is no different — but people often get tripped up here, for a few reasons … The easy part vs. the hard part First of all, there's the idea that persuasive writing is easy and everyone can do it. So is walking, but only a handful of people have ever walked all the way across the continental United States, right? Yes, anyone can learn the formula for persuasive writing, can master it, and can be paid thousands of dollars a month for that skill. Does that make it easy? Sort of. Here's the distinction: The material is simple to learn and master. But putting your duff in a chair day after day, devoting that time, and showing up through the rain and sunshine … That's the hard part. I've had writers send me lovely, heartfelt emails about how they decided to become a copywriter (last week) and they bought a program (six days ago) and they've practiced their writing every day (for three days running) … But they still have no clients. I applaud them, because they've taken those important first steps! But as far as wondering about clients … and paid projects … and ever-growing royalties … Those things take a little more time. Look, I've totally been there myself … When I first decided to be a copywriter at age 26, I gave my two weeks' notice at a job I couldn't wait to leave. May 1st of that year was my official first day of life as a freelance copywriter, working from the comfort of my home, ready to write my way to six-figures. On May 2nd, I spent at least a good hour staring at my tiny laptop screen, willing clients to just find me. I was there … I was ready … where were they? What were they waiting for? Granted, before hanging out my copywriting shingle I'd spent at least two months getting up an hour earlier each day to study [The Accelerated Program for Six-Figure Copywriting](. But besides buying that program, quitting my job, and making up my mind to succeed … I hadn't really done much else. And I certainly wasn't making daily, steady progress in anything. Worst of all, I was not immune to our insta-satisfaction culture of thinking that I deserved success right off the bat. What finally happened? After a few more weeks of staring at my screen and thinking something's not working here, I decided to do things differently. I'd just learned about [Circle of Success]( for the first time, and it blew my mind. Up till then, I'd spent a lot of time cherry-picking which writing programs I might need to learn from. I'd hemmed and hawed over going to AWAI's Bootcamp. And I hadn't met any writers going through the same thing as me. Circle of Success was poised to give me all that and more … But golly, the price tag! Remember, I was only 26 at the time … I hadn't even bought a car on my own yet, thanks to a cousin's hand-me-down Dodge Neon. So the idea of investing that much in just me and my writing dream, was completely jarring. Wait … Hang on a minute … I remember this thought, clear as day. I wasn't just following a dream. I was committed to setting up a legitimate service business. It just so happened that I really enjoyed the work and the flexibility and all the freedom that came with it! I made a commitment to take myself seriously — as seriously as any other new business owner would. And what do successful business owners do? They not only take themselves seriously, but they also show the world they're serious. The process varies, but in general it involves capital. Which is why I took out a small business loan to help fund my COS membership. It was no different than the path a brick-and-mortar store owner might take to secure a building and goods. Looking back, that was the best investment I ever made. And get this — my loan? It was just over $7,000. Which was a LOT for me at the time. Yet now, after putting in the time to train as a professional copywriter … There hasn't been a month in at least three years where I've made less than $7,000. I didn't get to that point overnight, of course. It wasn't an "insta-fix." There was a lot of duff-in-chair work involved. But investing in myself … plus putting one foot steadily in front of the other … Secured me solidly into what has to be the best profession on earth for anybody who even remotely enjoys writing. I know it can do the same for you. Think it through … don't be rash. But don't hold back from taking yourself seriously and investing in the skills you need to move forward, in whatever way that's right for you. Plus, nowadays, you can "earn while you learn," thanks to AWAI's convenient payment plans. Do you have any questions about making progress on your copywriting journey? [Please share in the comments]( so we can help. Editorial Note: Attending Bootcamp for free through Circle of Success was a key factor in Mindy's quick rise to success. But free Bootcamp is only one of the benefits of COS membership. When you join our highest level of learning right now, you'll have access to a new personalized training program that's like nothing we've ever done before! Plus, you'll get personal mentoring … customized career planning … feedback on your writing … live, instructor-led training … and more … The list is long! But, your opportunity to sign up is short. The doors close at midnight. [Go here to get all the details and enroll now.]( It's your last chance. URGENT: Your Lifetime of AWAI Spending Credits Expire TONIGHT! You have until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT to claim a FULL CREDIT of everything you've EVER spent with AWAI … This year, last year, every year back to 1997 … And apply 100% of every last penny to a lifetime Circle of Success membership! [Circle of success logo] For serious writers, this is an unprecedented offer to receive personalized training and coaching that can get you paid to write FASTER than you ever imagined … At a price you will not see after today. A small payment gets you started — and "earn as you learn" payment plans are available. But you need to hurry. LIFETIME SPENDING CREDITS END AT MIDNIGHT! [Go Here for Details.]( LAST CHANCE! Test-Drive AWAI's Copywriting Program for $29 If you've ever been curious about copywriting, TODAY is your chance to test-drive our flagship program The Accelerated Program for Six-Figure Copywriting for just $29. When you master persuasive writing with our industry-leading training, you'll be in big demand in this 2.3 trillion-dollar industry. You can make a good living, choose your own hours, and work from anywhere in the world. But hurry, this "test-drive" ends at midnight! [Get All The Details Here.]( Why Every Writer Needs to Understand This 👇 "The Leap" is changing the marketing landscape as we know it. Companies are scrambling to keep up with the flood of new buyers who've come online. And they need content — LOTS OF IT — to stand out in an increasingly crowded marketplace. That's why I firmly believe every writer — whether new or experienced — needs to understand content marketing. This is just too big of an opportunity to ignore! And it's why we recently held a FREE training with a top content expert to explain the unfolding situation. Make sure to get all the details — and discover how you can prepare and take immediate advantage of it. [Learn More.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Trouble viewing this email? [View in your browser, here](. 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