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Follow this plan for five days [The Writer’ s Life]( June 3, 2022 "The secret to getting ahead is getting started." – Mark Twain Hi {NAME}, Bonnie, here — AWAI Staff Writer. For the past couple of years, I've been part of a special mission here at AWAI … And it involves YOU. We've developed a way to help you do something you've wanted to do for a long time … To become the professional PAID writer you want to be. Not someday … But now — before summer officially begins. The timing couldn't be better, for two reasons … - Business is BOOMING for writers. Ever since the pandemic began, e-commerce has grown by literally trillions of dollars — and projections are showing that it's not slowing down anytime soon. That means immense opportunity for writers — even brand new ones. - In hard times, writers thrive. When the economy takes a dive … when a pandemic hits … when the world feels especially tense and fragile … companies and organizations need to market. It's the only thing that keeps them alive. And they can't do it without writers like you and me. Yesterday, I told you I'd share the steps you need to take to get started — even if you've never been paid to write before. So, let's get to it. If you commit to doing just one of these each day, you'll be on your way to landing your first paid gig in just five days. Even if you're totally brand new, you CAN be successful. We've proven it again and again through our [Launch Party]( where our team walks you through these steps to ensure you get through each one with confidence. Here's all you need to do … Step 1: Get clarity and establish a success mindset. If you read yesterday's note, you're already half-way through Step 1! Getting clarity on what you want your writer's life to look like — and then putting yourself in a success mindset — is vital to your long-term writing success. What's a "success mindset"? Basically, it means you need to get yourself past any fears and doubts that you hold — so you're open to opportunity and trying things that come your way. Step 2: Pick a subject you'd like to write about. Choosing a "niche" can be a massive roadblock if you think too hard about it. But it can also be a catalyst to get you moving and making money. The most important thing to know about this step is that whatever you choose can change anytime. You're never "locked in" to a niche. To begin, you just need to pick one thing, and start. So, take a few minutes to review everything you know and love — all of your past experiences, education, and interests — and just choose ONE thing you would love to write about. You don't have to know everything about it, as you'll do research every time you take on new projects. But it helps to be able to put yourself "in the shoes" of potential customers in that field. So, if you're one of them, that helps a lot! Step 3: Add a few key writing techniques to your skillset. Any writing project you take on — from a simple Facebook post or blog article — to a full-page sales letter … Succeeds through the magic of persuasive writing. Targeted learning, practice, and experience will make you a master of persuasive writing in time. But all you need to land your first paid gig is to pick up the very basics — and you can brush up on those in an afternoon. In The AWAI Method™ we teach you the basics of persuasive writing, and show you how to tackle give different projects you can take on. But we also have loads of tutorials on our website like [this one on how to write a video script](. Step 4: Reach out to clients! This is the step that sounds the hardest — but it's actually super easy. The number one way I see people landing their first clients these days is simply by telling people that they're a copywriter. You can tell associates from past jobs … family members starting up their own small business … or even the café or massage therapist down the street. Every business needs writing, these days. And many of them have no idea where they're going to find a writer. You can be that writer! All it takes is offering to help. Not sure what to charge? You'll find industry standard rates for 80 different writing projects in our [free, downloadable pricing guide here](. Step 5: Plan out your client conversations. What will you say to a client once you land one? This doesn't have to be perfect — and it will get easier as you go, but it's a good idea to have a plan in place, so you'll feel confident when you land that first client. The best place to start is with information gathering. Ask them about their business. Where do they see it going? What have they already had written? How did those projects go? How do they want to be portrayed? How do they feel about their current copy? The more you know about THEM, the more you'll know how you can help. And that immediately takes the pressure off of trying to sell yourself. And that's it! Just take one of these steps each day, and don't get distracted by EVERYTHING else you imagine you could be doing. Because this is all you need to start earning your first paychecks. And if you'd love to have a coach take you by the hand and lead you through each of these steps in detail each day — with live check-ins to keep you on track … Let's do it! [We're starting on Monday here.]( When you join us, we'll personally make SURE you launch your paid writing business by NEXT FRIDAY! We'll even show you exactly how to land your first paid client. 😎 Bonnie Fanning AWAI Staff Writer 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]( An Excellent Start! [Jum's victory announcement] This is an excellent way to get your start, Jim! You are getting two things of value out of this – experience, AND a fancy gym membership. Don't forget to get a testimonial from them that you can use for future paid clients, too. Read through as many strong sales letters as you can (you'll find a bunch in [The AWAI Method™]( bonus tab) and know that you've got this! 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! LAST CHANCE: Become 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! 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