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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- July 25 – 29, 2022 "Like Four Certifications in One!" Hi {NAME}, I can tell you from firsthand experience … The copywriters every marketer wants to hire are the ones who can write a complete digital marketing campaign: Ads that grab people's attention … Content and articles that deliver valuable information … A sales page that converts … And emails that keep customers happy and buying. That's why I'm so excited we were able to gather all of our top experts together for another session of one of our most popular live training events ever — AWAI's Mastery & Certification in Direct Response Copywriting. Led by AWAI Copy Chief Sandy Franks, it's the ONLY Certification where you not only learn to write ALL the elements of a complete, start-to-finish digital marketing campaign … But you come to understand the purpose of each piece … as well as the tone, tempo, and unique nuances of all the copy and content readers see at every stage of the customer journey. All of which gives you a deeper understanding and appreciation for how digital direct response marketing works … Making you far more valuable to any client who hires you! So, if you're new to copy and content writing … And you're looking for that ONE training event that'll open your eyes to what every company that does business online needs … AWAI's Mastery & Certification in Direct Response Copywriting is it! As one member told us, it's like getting four certifications in one! [You'll find the details here.]( But hurry … Registration closes soon so classes can begin on August 10th. I'd love to see you there! And just a heads-up — this is likely the last time we'll be offering this comprehensive training as a lower-priced Certification event! Hope you're having a great Saturday, Katie P.S. Show me without telling me … it's summer! I'll go first. [Plum Cake] Plum cake! One of the best things about summer for me is all the glorious berries, cherries, peaches, nectarines, and … plums! I make this cake at the beginning and end of plum season. What's a photo that represents one of your favorite things about summer? Send it to me at askkatie@awai.com. What's Trending … Is Your Calendar Marked for October 3rd-6th? Something Big Is Coming! Only here will you experience FOUR ACTION-PACKED DAYS learning real-world copywriting skills and marketing techniques from today's leading experts. See who's on board! [Bootcamp Thumbnail]( Join Us Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET on Facebook to Discover … How to Build a Killer Swipe File Do you have a Swipe File? Meaning — a collection of strong examples of copywriting you can learn and take inspiration from whenever you get stuck? In this special learning session with AWAI Copy Chief Sandy Franks, you'll learn how all of the top copywriters use a Swipe File … how having one will help you grow as a writer … and how to curate one of your own! Plus, Sandy will share some of her own favorite copy examples she has learned from through the years. Join us LIVE on Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET to glean her knowledge and ask questions! [RSVP here to get a notification when we're live from AWAI's Facebook page!]( 3 AWAI Members Win $200 and a Ticket to Bootcamp 2022! Congratulations to Jim Beckenbach, Morgan Sutherland, and TeLisa Owens We asked you to help us get the word out about Bootcamp by writing an attention-getting ad we can use for our online marketing campaigns — and did you come through! For the latest The Writer's Life article writing challenge, Jim, Morgan, and TeLisa were chosen as the top submissions. They'll each be receiving a $200 check AND a Bootcamp pass worth $2,495 … absolutely free of charge. Read more about the winning entries [here](. Congratulations to all who entered the contest — with so many creative options, it was really difficult to pick the winners! Be sure to watch The Writer's Life for our next writing challenge. Happening This Week … Monday, August 1st 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 Circle of Success 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 a successful working copywriter — in the time frame you want. [Click here]( to learn more. Tuesday, August 2nd at 11 a.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! 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](. FREE TODAY: Guide to 80 In-Demand Writing Projects When you grab a subscription to Barefoot Writer magazine today, for only $11 … You'll get our new guide that gives you overviews and examples 80 different copywriting projects, along with the most up-to-date fee ranges plus current research and trends in the marketing industry. For each project, you'll learn: - What it is - How it's used - Why it's popular with clients - What the project involves And the best FREE resources and valuable training programs to get started immediately! [Grab It Now]( Editors' Picks [Finding Joy as a Writer]( Monday Morning Jumpstart with TED CAPSHAW and JADE TRUEBLOOD In this video, AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, discuss the 5th Pillar in Ted's Pillars of Vision series: Belly Laughs and Dreams. [4 Goof-Proof Ways to Write Irresistible Headlines for Every Project]( By SANDY FRANKS The average headline will keep only about 25% of people reading further. So how do you bump that percentage higher? Learn tips on how to write an irresistible headline … [5 Things You Can Do to Position Yourself as a Professional Writer TODAY!]( By JEN PHILLIPS APRIL This Inside AWAI session will turn you from beginner to professional in under an hour. And set you up to attract well-paying writing clients looking to find a copy or content writer. [Step-by-Step Guide to Create a B2B Explainer Video]( By JOHN RICHARD B2B customers prefer video just like consumers. Here are six steps to create an explainer video, one of the most popular types. [If You Know How to Write Direct Response Copy, Your Future Is Golden]( By SANDY FRANKS Writing direct response copy is your secret weapon to success. And today the opportunities to do so are greater than ever. Or, as David Ogilvy says, "You face a golden future." TODAY: Become a Linchpin and Make More Money as a Writer Rather than teaching you just one single skill … We're going to teach you how to write a powerful, multi-project marketing campaign that you'll be able to go in and offer ANY client. Plus, in the process of learning it all, you'll automatically gain a much deeper and better understanding of how digital marketing works … So, you'll not only be able to write all the copy elements … but also create and build an effective marketing strategy from the ground up. Click the button below to find out. [Learn More Now]( Congratulations, Derek and Robin — So Excited about Your Writer's Life Wins!🎉🎉🎉 [Derek's comment] [Robin'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! Living The Writer's Life: David Pederson SoCal Copywriter in Cybersecurity Writes from a Personal Paradise [Young Writer from the Philippines Celebrates First Year Living The Writer’ s Life]( David Pederson is proud to live in the land of cowboys, bandits, and bankers … also known as SoCal. He found the world of copywriting through a desperate attempt to keep his job as a database administrator trying to persuade high-level executives to sign off on multimillion-dollar projects. Today, he uses those powers of persuasion to write in the health care and cybersecurity sectors. When asked about his dream location to live and work, David simply replied, "I'm here, writing to you from it." Check out more from David [here](. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT — YOU: A Professional Writer in Five Days! You want to get paid to write, but you keep getting stuck at the start. You're not alone … A LOT of people do. But we're in a really unique situation right now. Copywriters are more in demand this year than ever before. We want to help you take advantage of this amazing time. So, for five days, AWAI's team of experts are focusing their energy on helping you get set up as a professional writer. If there's ever been a time to launch a writing career, it's NOW … so let's get this thing DONE! [Join us and get started RIGHT NOW here.]( 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 … I am very often quite impressed with the highly professional and efficient fashion in which your Representatives handle queries from prospective new writers … Generally, the responses from AWAI Personnel are quite detailed and very explicit and well-spelt-out indeed Shane exceeded my expectations! He not only was able to grant my request, but delivered more than I had asked for. I am happy and satisfied with your reply. Thanks. I appreciate Colleen's prompt response after a high celebratory and long weekend. Usually, responses are slow in coming from businesses as persons return to work, but I am grateful for her timeliness and assistance. Thank you, Colleen! AWAI stays in front of any situations that I may have and Shane is wonderful with quick workable solutions. TODAY: Get Everything for $1 [Katie's dog Billie]( Everything you need to make $2,500 to $8,000 (or more) a month as a writer is in the Digital Copywriter membership site … And you can get FULL ACCESS for just a dollar! You'll get roadmaps … tutorials … how-to videos … job board access … an active member forum … the training webinars … All for $1. If you want to make good money as a writer, this is where you'll do it. [Get it all now for $1!]( [wirters wanted]( This week — 2,042 companies are looking for writers, designers, and more on [WritersWanted.com](. Here are just a few of them … Spotlight Jobs of the Week Copywriter Emburse Full-time, Remote Copywriters are wordsmiths who bring the Emburse brand to life using captivating language. With their mastery of language, they create branded creative content that engages, converts, and delights in each of our target areas and audiences. They instinctively know what works and what doesn't in messaging, and they possess a loving proficiency for long and short-form copy. From e-books to event booth content, copywriters have a hand in almost everything with words. Senior Copywriter Rescue Agency Full-time, Remote We are looking for a Sr. Copywriter with experience creating campaigns with video, digital media, website, and social content. The ideal candidate should be a chameleon on paper, easily switching between brand voices and using their personality and passion to bring our national brands to life across digital and traditional media alike. Direct Response Copywriter Fetch & Funnel Contract, Remote This is a contract position that can absolutely lead into a full-time role for the right candidate. Fetch & Funnel has an immediate opening for a part-time copywriter with experience writing compelling direct response copy for landing pages, sales funnels, video scripts, and ad copy. This is a great opportunity to sharpen your skills and gain substantial experience by working on a variety of clearly defined client and internal projects, in collaboration with our creative and conversion teams. You can find all of these jobs and thousands more on [WritersWanted.com](. URGENT: This Is Too BIG to Ignore! ALL copywriters need to hear this … Last year, companies spent a record $521 billion on digital marketing, driving demand for skilled copywriters through the roof. But that's just the start … By the end of 2022, they're projected to spend $81 billion MORE! How can you take advantage? By making sure you know what's working in the industry … the latest trends … what marketers are hiring for today … And there's one place you can get it all … 👇 [Discover More Here]( 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? [View in your browser, here](. CHANGE OF ADDRESS? 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