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Hoping we can bring some clarity … [The Writer’ s Life]( October 7, 2022 "Whatever we expect with confidence becomes our own self-fulfilling prophecy." – Brian Tracy {NAME}, When you look forward to achieving your writer's life, what do you perceive getting in the way? In my experience, the challenges writers often face — especially early on — can be quickly resolved with clarity and a shift in perception. Things like … "Who will want to hire me?" >> Lots of people! There's a fear or mistaken belief that no one will want to work with someone new to the copywriting world … But it's simply not true. It's just a matter of identifying what makes you unique and what you have to offer your clients. You have more than you think — [this article will show you what it all is](. "What if I don't have any experience?" >> You have loads of experience as a human and a consumer. The writing piece can be learned within the month with [The AWAI Method]( (it even includes a professional portfolio that proves you have experience!). That's all you need to get started … and from there, you'll gain more and more experience on the job. It's one of the MANY benefits of copywriting … earning while you're learning. "How do I know if I'm good enough?" >> We give you feedback in our training programs like The AWAI Method I mentioned above. You'll know when you're ready when we give you the green light. But remember, "good enough" is subjective … as every company is different. And you're going to get better and better with time. So, take advantage of every opportunity to learn and apply. It's the only way to get better, faster, and more effective. "I'm not sure companies will take me seriously." >> First, make sure YOU are taking yourself seriously. You are a professional service provider … similar to a lawyer, CPA, or chiropractor. So, make sure you're treating your business like a business, and are representing yourself as a professional at every turn. (Things like our [Virtual Business Building Intensive]( make it easy.) Also remember that you are 100% in control of how you are perceived. [In this article](, AWAI Success Mindy McHorse gives you five things you can do to right now to take your "writer-legitimacy" to a professional level. "I don't have clients, so I don't have a business." >> The best business-building expert I know, Ilise Benun, would beg to differ … In her [popular article found here](, she flips this idea on its head and shares three things you should do to ensure you build your business the right way from day one. (Be sure to read the comments, and feel free to post your own for her too!) "What if I mess up?" You will! And that's ok … Failure is inevitable. And in copywriting, the lessons learned from mistakes are often the most valuable. [Here's how you use them to your advantage.]( Also remember this … there is no "blacklist." With millions of companies in need of copywriters, you can mess up your first 20 jobs, and be just fine. 😉 Granted, it might knock your ego a bit … but if you follow my advice in the above article, you'll have a lot of lessons under your belt to build on. I could go on and on listing out the mistaken beliefs writers have that need to be shifted … And I kind of want to … because I want to make sure I answer YOUR question, so nothing is standing in your way … But that would be a LONG issue. 😉 The doubts and questions are your biggest threat to success. Everything else you need is perfectly mapped out at AWAI. All YOU have to do is keep stepping forward. If you need skills, take The AWAI Method. 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