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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- August 30 – September 3, 2021 Don't Miss Your Chance to Easily Get All the Clients You'll Ever Need … Hi {NAME}, Have you met Ilise Benun yet? She's helped thousands of writers over the past 30+ years build very successful writing businesses. Her specialty is helping writers overcome any obstacles standing in their way that keep them from landing clients and making money writing. Ilise has devised the easiest, most stress-free method to figure out which clients you want to work with and how to connect with them. Then she shows you how to position yourself as the perfect solution for their needs … So, you can easily land your FIRST writing client. From there … just follow the same simple steps again and again to land more clients whenever you want. She has an exciting 21-Day "Get Your First Writing Client" Challenge starting soon that's easy, effective, and only takes 30 minutes a day. Here's more about it from Rebecca … [Click to watch online]( Ilise's system works! You'll walk away knowing how to connect with clients looking to hire writers and will have your own proven system for landing new clients anytime you want. [Join the 21-Day "Get Your First Writing Client" Challenge here!]( Hope you're enjoying the nice long weekend, Katie What's Trending … [AWAI's Labor Day Sale – Save up to 90%!]( We've discounted our most popular training programs up to 90%! You'll find dozens of resources that will help you land the best clients … say yes to more well-paid writing projects … grow your freelance income … and much more! IT'S ALL … ON … SALE … At the lowest prices you'll ever see! This is going to be fun … [Click Here to Check Out the Savings.]( Just Published: The September Barefoot Writer Would you believe Barefoot Writer is turning 10 this month? I can hardly believe it myself … but this month we celebrate 10 marvelous years of helping writers launch their dream careers and go after the lifestyle of their choosing. Looking back, we've assembled over 300 interviews with successful writers who get paid to do something they love. We've awarded over $14,000 in contest prizes. We've paid tens of thousands of dollars to hundreds of writers who wrote editorial for us. And we've had a LOT of fun along the way! I'm humbled to be part of a life-changing publication like this. I hope you'll join us in reading our celebratory birthday issue. Thank you if you are one of the many writers who've contributed over the years. And if you haven't yet connected with Barefoot Writer, I look forward to someday featuring your own writer success story! — Mindy McHorse, Executive Editor, Barefoot Writer You'll find the September issue on your myAWAI Member Page. Not a member of the Barefoot Writer Club yet? [Click here to join]( over 30,000 fellow writers who are part of the Club! Happening This Week … Wednesday, September 8th at 11 a.m. ET Circle of Success Client Getting Summit — Day 1 Circle of Success Members Only Location: [COS Events Page]( Our exclusive LIVE Circle of Success Client Getting Summit is happening THIS week! This lively workshop series is focused on GETTING YOU PAID … This Wednesday is "writing project" day, to prepare a sample you can sell to clients immediately. Wednesday, September 8th at 8 p.m. ET B2B Writing Success — Ask Me Anything with Lisa Christoffel B2B Writing Success Members Only Location: [B2B Writing Success Facebook Group]( Every week, B2B Writing Success Managing Editor Lisa Christoffel is online in the members-only Facebook Group for a live coaching hour. B2B Writing Success members can ask Lisa about anything … business-building and client questions, copy you'd like some feedback on, getting started in your B2B copywriting endeavors … just ask, and she'll give you the advice you need! Thursday, September 9th at 3 p.m. ET B2B Writing Success Book Club — Live Discussion B2B Writing Success Members Only Location: [B2B Writing Success Events Page]( B2B Writing Success members who participated in the August Book Club reading of Getting There: A Book of Mentors are invited to a live member discussion about what you learned from the book and what you can take away from it for your writing career. Even if you did not participate in the August reading, feel free to join in anyway to catch some helpful insights and get some motivation for participating in the next Book Club reading! Friday, September 10th at 11 a.m. ET Circle of Success Client Getting Summit — Day 2 COS Members Only Location: [COS Events Page]( On Day 2 of our Circle of Success Client Getting Summit — our lively workshop series focused on getting you paid — this is "pitch to clients" day, where you'll know EXACTLY what to do and say as you reach out to clients. Circle of Success members won't want to miss this exclusive event! For more of what's happening this week … Check out the AWAI Calendar. With so many opportunities to learn each week, you can make sure you never miss a thing by staying connected to the [AWAI Calendar of Events](. TODAY: $313 in Free Writing Training Let us show you the best ways to make money as a writer and help you land high-paying assignments. And give you $313 in free writing training that will help you make money faster. But hurry! This deal ends soon … [Get Started by Clicking Here Now.]( Editors' Picks [The ONLY Career Accelerant I Trust Enough to Use on My Own Family]( By JEN ADAMS After witnessing Jen succeed as a copywriter for more than a decade, her sister was ready to make a big leap into her own writing career. Here's the "accelerant" Jen chose to help her make this THE year it would happen. [Using Common Sense to Start Your Copywriting Business]( By ILISE BENUN When you connect the dots between the need in the market and the services you provide, you set yourself up for great success as a well-paid writer … [Email Writing, an Easy Way to Get Your Foot in the Door]( By ANDREW MURRAY Here is why the big demand means beginners and pros can make good money writing these short projects. [Your Ice Cream Method Action Plan to Build Your Writing Business]( By JEN PHILLIPS APRIL Sometimes prospecting for B2B writing clients is as simple as serving up a scoop of delicious ice cream … here's how. [The Real Way to Build Confidence]( By ILISE BENUN When you use your business as a laboratory for growth, you can experiment, try out new things, and practice. See how this can impact your success … TODAY! Get all this for $1 … The Professional Writers' Alliance (PWA) takes the stress out of running your writing business. With ready-to-use business forms, templates, and checklists … VIP job board access … networking opportunities … and a mountain of tips, tactics, and "been there, done that" advice from working freelance writers … You'll minimize the "unbillable" hours you spend working on your business and maximize your time writing — and getting paid. [Claim Your $1 Access Here.]( Celebrating Your Success 🎉🎉🎉 Big congratulations going out this week to Cynthia … Good job, Cynthia! [Cynthia's Facebook Post] Plus, what a sweet win … Congratulations, Barbara! Barbara Field was thrilled to have her "Tiny Love Story" published in The New York Times! It was online and on page 3 of the print edition!! The wins come in all sizes. 🙂 [Barbara's Story in The New York Times] Do you have a win you'd like to share too? Send me the details at askkatie@awai.com. We'd love to celebrate with you! LABOR DAY SALE — SAVE UP TO 90% We've discounted our most popular training programs up to 90%! You'll find dozens of resources that will help you land the best clients … say yes to more well-paid writing projects … grow your freelance income … and much more! IT'S ALL … ON … SALE … At the lowest prices you'll ever see! This is going to be fun … [Click Here to Check Out the Savings.]( AWAI's Member Success Team Is at Your Service [AWAI's Member Success Team] Have any questions, comments, or concerns? Get in touch with our Member Success Team! They're eager to help you just like they helped these members who wrote it to sing their praises … Great answer, Anna. Very helpful. You guys are a great company. Thank you, Shane. Your reply was prompt, friendly, and provided me links and a response that addressed my concern(s) directly! I have found that you are immediately responsive any time I have reached out to you. It is noted and appreciated. I love how prompt and straightforward this all is. I know and appreciate that you're looking out for me. Thank you! Got a wonderful answer right away. Support was exceptional! Thanks for your rapid response, Colleen! I sent my request late Tuesday night, and you fulfilled my request before 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Hello, Paulette, Thank you so much for your prompt reply. You can let everyone else know that I appreciate that you and the rest of the AWAI team provide such good customer service. Have a good rest-of-the-day. I deeply appreciate Natalia's assistance! She figured out EXACTLY what I needed, and helped me immediately! Wonderful customer service! Register Now — and Let's Get You Paid! Our popular 21-Day Challenge starts soon … And our industry-renowned expert is ready to walk YOU through landing well-paying clients … one baby step at a time. This system is fast, easy, and only takes 30 minutes a day …  … and it'll have you connecting with clients within 21 days – GUARANTEED! Hundreds of people have been through the Challenge, and the success stories have been pouring in. Now it's YOUR turn. [Go Here Now to Get In!]( DirectResponseJobs.com This week — Over 1,270 companies are looking for writers, designers, and more! Spotlight Job of the Week Thinkmojo, Inc. Freelance Copywriter [www.thinkmojo.com]( Location: United States — Remote Need Talented Copywriter for Product Video Scripts We're a creative video agency looking for a talented copywriter to join our extended team. We need someone who can write top-level scripts for all types of product videos and all types of clients — explainer videos for tech platforms, story-based videos for healthcare services, social media ads for real estate apps, etc. Every tone, every format, every industry. You will work with the Creative Director of Copy to come up with different creative concepts for each video and will be responsible for writing drafts and working with clients until final approval. Some of the products we work with are extremely technical (think AI, machine learning, No-SQL databases, etc.), so similar experience with complex products or topics is preferred. Qualifications: - Ability to write top-level script copy in all tones (conversational, inspiring, comedic, dramatic, etc.) - Ability to write both VO narration (like for animation) and dialogue-based scripts (for live action) - Ability to work on tight deadlines, going from initial meeting to full slate of story concepts in a few days - Familiarity with tech world and emerging technologies - Ability to turn highly complex topics into simple, compelling narratives [Click here to get more details.]( Here are some of the other jobs posted on DirectResponseJobs.com this week. Check them out today. - [Freelance Copywriter at Eberjey]( - [100% Remote Copywriter at Matrix Resources]( - [Copywriter at Decent Labs (Part-Time/Remote)]( - [Copywriter (6-month contract) at Osmo]( 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](. 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