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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- March 28 – April 1, 2022 Calling All Writers for a Special Meeting! Want Us to "Check Under the Hood" of Your Writing Business? Hi {NAME}, I want to personally invite you to come to a private, closed-door meeting we're holding in Delray Beach. It's happening May 10th and 11th, and I really hope you can make it … This will be a chance for you to sit down with Rebecca, Paul Hollingshead, and me, one-on-one, so we can "success map" your business. You'll also work with Sandy Franks, Pam Foster, Ted Capshaw, Marcella Allison, and Keith Trimels … all working pros coming to make these two of the most impactful days you'll ever spend on your writing career. And … this is very exciting … Mark Ford, who has mentored more successful writers and business owners to millionaire status than anyone … will be doing a "no-holds-barred" Q&A on his best success and wealth-building strategies for writers. We're keeping this to a small group of writers, so we'll be able to roll up our sleeves and work together. Just one tip … One insight … One lightbulb moment could translate into an extra $25K … $50K … or even $100K to your bottom line. This is an event unlike anything we've offered before … AND IT'S ALREADY MORE THAN HALF FULL! [So, make sure you read the full invitation we've prepared for you right now, by clicking here.]( Hope you're having a great Saturday! Katie What's Trending … Join Us Tuesday for Free Training Get Predictable Writing Income with Retainer Deals Predictable writing income makes the transition to the writer's life much easier — and safer. And that's where retainer deals come in … steady writing projects — and paychecks — you can count on month after month. During our upcoming Inside AWAI webinar and Q&A session, Get Predictable Writing Income with Retainer Deals, on Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. ET, Pam Foster and Rebecca Matter will tackle what you need to know about these valuable projects — including what the best retainer deals are for writers, and how to land them. Mark your calendar now! [Access instructions are here.]( You Could Win $200! Announcing a New Writer's Life Writing Contest Think you can write an attention-getting email of just 83 words? If so, you could be one of three winners to collect a $200 check. The Writer's Life is running a new writing contest to give you hands-on experience with writing email copy, just like you would for a real client. Why email? Because every single one of your current — or future clients — needs them. Statista reports nearly 306 BILLION emails are sent each day worldwide. Any serious business needs them to announce a product, promote a special deal, share company news, welcome new buyers, follow up on abandoned shopping cart, and much more. Learn to write this one simple project, and you can become a very busy, high-paid copywriter. This contest is a great opportunity to get a sense of what it's like to be given a brief to write copy for a real client — and you could win a $200 prize. [Check out the complete Writer's Life contest details here.]( And if you'd like to learn more about the exploding email writing opportunity, [go here.]( Just Published The April Issue of Barefoot Writer [TBW 128th edition.]( "Want to know what the world's highest-paid copywriters do … while simultaneously getting a big motivational boost for your writing career and making sure everything you attempt from here on out points you toward true-life satisfaction? "It may sound like a tall order, but our April issue of Barefoot Writer magazine is up to the task! The stories alone from our three interviews with working writers will put a huge smile on your face. And at the end of the day, they all show you what really matters in your writing career. "But along with that, you'll also get tips on how to persist till you succeed, grow key relationships, and build your career in the smartest way possible — backwards. Enjoy!" — Mindy McHorse, Executive Editor, Barefoot Writer You'll find the April 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! If you've ever thought about leaving your job, read this … How a Former Teacher DOUBLED His Income While Enjoying More Freedom Than Ever Tim Matassa loved working with his students when he was a high school teacher … … but after 11 years, he was still earning less than $45,000. And he had so little freedom over his time that eating lunch and even trips to the restroom had to be planned around his class schedule. Things are much different for Tim as a copywriter. Now he earns a six-figure income and enjoys more freedom over his life than he ever thought possible. If you've ever thought about leaving your job for more money, freedom, and flexibility, [please check out Tim's story]( — and find out how you can take the same "first step" he took to get started. Happening This Week … Monday, April 4th at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET Circle of Success Live Q&A with Steve Maurer Circle of Success Members Only Location: [COS Facebook Group]( Professional copywriter and COS member Steve Maurer is live TWICE every Monday (in the morning and evening) for his weekly Q&A session. Join Steve to ask him ANY of the copywriting or freelancing questions that have been gnawing at you, or just kick back and get to know some of your COS peers. Circle of Success is the industry's most comprehensive and personalized level of copywriter training. It takes you from where you are now … to successful working copywriter — in the time frame you want. [Click here]( to learn more. Tuesday, April 5th at 4 p.m. ET FREE Live Webinar: Inside AWAI — Get Predictable Writing Income with Retainer Deals All members welcome! Location: [Available Here]( A predictable income makes the writer's life attainable faster, and this webinar will guide you through how to make it happen with retainers … so you can enjoy steady paid freelance writing jobs month after month. Pam Foster and Rebecca Matter will tackle what you need to know about these valuable projects — including what the best retainer deals are for writers, and how to land them. Be sure to stick around for the Q&A session at the end! Wednesday, April 6th at 8 p.m. ET B2B Writing Success — Ask Me Anything with Lisa Christoffel B2B Copywriting 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, April 7th at 2 p.m. ET Wealthy Web Writer Monthly Member Update — Big Changes Are Afoot Wealthy Web Writer Members Only Location: [Wealthy Web Writer Events Page]( Change is a part of life … and that's true for businesses, too. Change is part of how we grow and adapt to meet new demands. It's how we learn new things and discover new opportunities. Join Heather Robson this Thursday for a talk about why change is so valuable. In this webinar event, Heather will talk about: - How to develop an adaptive, flexible mindset that allows you to embrace change. - How to recognize positive changes versus negative ones and what you can do about both. - Why it's important to seek out change. - And more! You'll also find out what's changing on Wealthy Web Writer and to see what you have to look forward to in the coming months! Not a Wealthy Web Writer member? [Click here to join!]( And, 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](. FLASH SALE: 80% Off Writing Templates! These templates help you write 12 of the most in-demand projects … Give you a clear structure to follow so you can write with confidence … And help you earn more money as a writer by helping you write faster. [Go here and grab the templates for just $79!]( Editors' Picks [If I Had to Start Over as a Writer … Here's What I Would Do]( By GUILLERMO RUBIO To make a great living as a writer, you can start off with short, fun, in-demand projects. Here are five reasons to pick this path to copywriting success. [Sales Enablement Prospecting: Who Should You Reach Out To?]( By CRAIG GROSSMAN Sales enablement copy and content are written for the sales team, so who do you target with your sales enablement prospecting? [Today's Unexpected Opportunities for Email Writers]( In this special webinar, Rebecca Matter, Pam Foster, and Guillermo Rubio explain why email remains the #1 marketing channel for businesses, how it works, and how you can take full advantage of it. [How to Deal with Rejection]( Monday Morning Jumpstart with TED CAPSHAW and JADE TRUEBLOOD In this video, Success Coach Ted Capshaw shares how to use rejection as a springboard for personal and professional growth. He'll even tell you exactly what to say when you or your writing is rejected. [I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for … Email!]( By MICHELE PETERSON Businesses today need multiple types of email to reach prospects, so they're willing to spend big on campaigns. To make a great living as a writer, you can start off with these short projects. What's one of the fastest ways to jump-start a writing career? Can you guess what it is? Okay, we won't keep you in suspense … It's EMAIL! But writing a single email is NOT where the big opportunity is … 👇 [It's Here]( Congratulations, Kira and Cris — So Excited to Hear about Your Writer's Life Wins! 🎉🎉🎉 [Kira's comment] [Cris's comment] 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! TODAY: You Get It All for Just $249 $49!!! The biggest hurdle to becoming a professional, paid writer is simply getting started. This is the answer: It's a vast arsenal of our very best writing and business-building resources … to help you set up your writing business FAST … Like over-the-course-of-a-weekend fast! It includes all the tools, templates, resource lists, guides, and fee schedules you'll need to launch and run a successful writing business. [Grab The Writer's Starter Kit now!]( 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 in to sing their praises … Thank you for getting back to me so quickly — within one hour. That's great service. And thank you for the info. AWAI service is always top-notch! Very fast response! Awesome customer service! Thanks for the feedback, it was extremely helpful! I always appreciate how quickly AWAI responds to any questions I have. I'm almost to the end of this course and am very pleased with the training I've received. It was well worth the investment. Always been a pleasure dealing with AWAI. Thanks! Excellent response!!! Clear, concise, and comprehensive. Thank you! Full Access for Just $1!!! This free blueprint shows you how to make $2,500 to $8,000 a month as a writer. And for just a buck, you'll gain access to every resource you'll need to execute that blueprint. All the roadmaps … All the articles … All the how-to videos … All 320+ training webinars … The member forum, the job board, the tutorials, the tools … All of it! [Check It Out Now]( [wirters wanted]( This week — 2,542 companies are looking for writers, designers, and more on [WritersWanted.com](. Here are just a few of them … Spotlight Jobs of the Week Writer (Personal Finance) NerdWallet Full-time, Remote NerdWallet is looking for writers to cover the personal finance choices that millions of Americans grapple with every day. Successful candidates must be able to translate complex topics into conversational articles that frame the answers our audience seeks with the context it deserves. Content Writer Day & Zimmermann Full-time, Remote Day & Zimmermann is currently accepting resumes for a Content Writer. This position offers the ability to work from home/remote. Primarily responsible for creating and maintaining high-quality, engaging, impactful content that clearly communicates Day & Zimmermann's brand promise, unique value propositions, and service offerings across all channels. It includes but is not limited to project profiles, datasheets, case studies and white papers, presentation slides and graphics, internal communications, proposal content and boilerplate, copywriting for email campaigns and website landing pages, and social content. Copywriter Planet Technology Contract, Remote Planet Technology is seeking a Copywriter or Copy Supervisor for a well-known and global advertising agency whose clients are the largest pharmaceutical and healthcare providers in the world. HCP experience is a must-have. You can find all of these jobs and thousands more on [WritersWanted.com](. Access is currently available with The AWAI Method™ for Becoming a Skilled, In-Demand Copywriter, and will be opened up to additional AWAI members in the near future. Stay tuned! Be a Part of Our Writing Community Online! Have you taken advantage of the copywriting community that comes along with your AWAI membership? Find support, networking opportunities, peer reviews, and an overall sense of community with others who are going through programs as well. We look forward to getting to know you! [[Facebook Icon] Come and join us if you haven't already!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Trouble viewing this email? 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