Ever doubt yourself? Read this...

Ever doubt yourself? Read this... [The Writer’ s Life]( June 1, 2022 "The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt." – Sylvia Plath Hey {NAME}, "I don't have any writing experience. Who will hire me? I don't know what I'm doing!!" Bonnie, here — AWAI staff writer. 👋 A good friend called me up in a panic about a year ago. She — like so many people — wanted to quit her job more than anything. And it felt like time was running out to make it happen. She wanted to stop having to tip-toe around her boss's daily tantrums and spend her mornings writing in solitude … To replace her days of appeasing customers, stressing over orders, and folding merchandise … With the ability to put in a few hours in her pajamas first thing in the morning, so she could play outside for the rest of the day. So, she enrolled in our [Writers Launch Party]( — which led her through the steps to getting her paid writing business going in five days. But even then, she didn't really believe that anyone would pay her to write. That is, until she snagged her first client. Suddenly, she was writing blog posts on retainer for someone who did not care one bit about her lack of writing experience. The client loved her blog posts — and the fact that she delivered them on time. And that's all that mattered! Today? She just hit her first $9,000 month as a writer! She finally quit her job — after YEARS of wanting to. And she's taking her afternoons to go fly fishing or hiking … basically, whatever she wants. She's about to have the best summer ever! As a staff writer here at AWAI — and someone who helps new writers get their start in our Launch Party program — I've been wanting to tell you her story for a while. Because, if you're like every single person I've ever met who's at the start of their paid writing journey … You have doubts, too. And you need to know that: - You're not alone. - They will all be a distant memory once you start getting paid for your writing! If you want to make a change — whether that's quitting your job or simply making extra money on the side — the only way to get there is to move forward in spite of those doubts. My friend did it by taking what she learned in our [5-Day Launch Party](, and writing "copywriter" in her email signature — even before she had landed any gigs. Lo and behold, that's what caught the eye of her first client. So, here's the thing … The year is marching on. Summer is a week away. And if getting paid to write is something you really want … The best way forward is to keep taking steps every day — even if you doubt yourself. Because you may never feel ready. You may never actually believe you can do this — until you do it. Until you look back this time next year and think — wow — here I am, living the exact life I wanted. For my friend, it started with a single word in an email signature. For you, it could be telling everyone you know that you're a copywriter. Or, reaching out to a business owner and offering to write their blog. I know you can do this. And as soon as you land that first paid gig — you will, too. Bonnie Fanning AWAI Staff Writer P.S. Our Writers Launch Party will walk you through the steps to starting your paid writing career in just FIVE days — with one simple step to complete each day. You gain confidence and skills as you go. And by the end, you have everything you need to snag your first paid gig. There's no better way to erase doubt than that! [Enrollment is open right now here.]( What's Hot at AWAI … 😄 Start Your Paid Writing Career in Just Five Days — Starting Monday! [Get into our Writers Launch Party here.]( 😎 [Build Your Writing Confidence with This One Little Word.]( 🤔 What's The Foundational Key to All Success? [This.]( Just Landed a Client [Social media post about experiencing some imposter syndrome after landing a sales page writing job while still completing The AWAI Method] You've got this, Lindsay! Use everything you've learned so far — I guarantee you know more than you think! Have your own story to share? Email us at mysuccess@awai.com, or [post it over in the Facebook group](, so we can celebrate your win too! YOU a Professional Writer in Just 5 Days! Our proven system speeds you past any roadblocks and get you up and running as a writer … With the confidence, skills, and polish to take on your first clients and get paid … In just five days … GUARANTEED! [See How We'll Do It]( Featured Writing Jobs Copywriter – TikTok Full-time, Austin, TX This role is responsible for Tiktok's marketing content to enable the delivery of a consistent tone of voice and to empower the company's B2B presence. 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