Writing Contest, Sneak Peek Access, and Upcoming Events from AWAI

[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW November 28 – December 2, 2022 --------------------------------------------------------------- Special Access for Week in Review Readers … Hi {NAME}, I've got TWO special opportunities for you today … One is a sneak peek, and the other is a last chance to get into a live program created just to set you up for success in the coming year. First up … Here's a fun "side business" for you … And you won't need to take on a single new client to make it work. Instead, you just need a bit of passion for a topic — and it can be anything! Growing tomatoes, the Australian Outback, affordable housing, Santa Claus, mushrooms, working from home, baking cookies, coffee … Just to give a few examples. 😊 Each of these topics was the foundation of a successful online "side business" for writers we know. Folks who didn't want more work — but they did want more money. Especially money that rolls in automatically, in the background, month after month after month. Set up properly, this fun little "side business" can create a near-passive income stream capable of providing for all of life's small pleasures … lunch dates with friends, new clothes, show tickets, weekend getaways … And that's not all … Some writers have even been able to fully replace their previous jobs with this! What could happen for you? There's just one way to find out — and one pro I trust to help you get started. Nick Usborne, of course. Doing this for himself, he's made more than $500,000 of "extra" income as well as unlocked tens of thousands of dollars' worth of writing referrals, freebies, and perks. Plus, he's created an easy to follow, step-by-step system to show you everything he's learned along the way. And that's not all … This week, thanks to a special "earn as you learn" incentive system built right into his step-by-step program, you can unlock up to $500 in bonus awards just for giving this fun money idea a try. See all the details — and get your start — [right here](. Hope you're having a great Saturday, Katie P.S. Keep reading for that last chance access to a one-time opportunity … What's Trending … Last Chance — Let's Get You Going in ONE Day! Launch Your Writing Career in REAL TIME with Our Help With the holidays in full swing, chances are you've got a busy calendar. But I want you to mark down this date: Friday, December 9, 2022 … Because it's going to be the most important day of your life as a new writer. That will be the exact day YOU become a professional writer … And the proud owner of a thriving, client-rich professional writing business that will keep rewarding you month after month, year after year. We're pulling out every stop — including bringing in our best business-building experts — to make it happen. We'll guide you LIVE, step-by-step. Just follow along (from the comfort of your own home) … … and you'll start building a complete freelance business that attracts serious clients who are more than happy to pay top-level professional fees for your services. Click the link for your last chance access so we can help you launch your writing career in a single day … in REAL TIME: [[December 9, 2022] The Day You Become a Writer]( Announcing The Writer's Life December Contest Tell Us Your Story in Less Than 400 Words … and You Might Get Paid $200 for Your Effort! Humans are hardwired for stories, and if you write yours, you could have a chance to win a $200 cash prize in this month's writing contest from The Writer's Life. That's right! All you need to do is write a story telling us about yourself and you've got a chance to win. Following the simple guidelines and four writing tips outlined [here](, you'll be creating copy for an About Us page that would go on your own Money-Making Website. Sandy Franks explains all the information you need to know to complete this simple practice assignment. Submissions are due Thursday at 11:59 p.m., so check out the details today. Just Published The December Issue of Barefoot Writer [Barefoot Writer Issue #136 Cover] "'Your problem is not that of greatness or brilliance. You have a momentum problem.' "That's the chill-invoking quote from my interview with Jay Acunzo in this month's issue of Barefoot Writer magazine. Just consider, for a moment, what that means for you: That you already have what it takes to make the paid writer's life a complete and total reality. All you need at this point is direction — both in what to do and what to avoid. "My friends, this month's issue brings you exactly that. With pinpointed editorial on the pitfalls to avoid along with an innovative look at the writing stages you can expect to journey through, this issue will open your eyes to new visions of success and satisfaction as a writer. Read, enjoy, and let it springboard you into a profitable New Year!" — Mindy McHorse, Executive Editor, Barefoot Writer You'll find the December 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! Happening This Week … Monday, December 5th at 11 a.m. ET 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. Tuesday, December 6th at 11 a.m. ET COS Exclusive Mastermind with Marcella Allison: How to Mine Your Everyday Life for Stories that Sell, with Laura Belgray COS Members Only Location: [COS Events Page]( Uncover the storytelling gold hiding in plain sight in your so-called "boring" life and use it to create a raving tribe of fans who devour your emails like they're a bag of mini-Snickers and buy millions of dollars in product! This Tuesday, COS members are invited to join Marcella Allison for a Mastermind discussion with Laura Belgray, Founder of Talking Shrimp, to learn how she generates millions of dollars in revenue with story-based emails to a relatively small list. You'll learn … - How to write emails that delight, entertain, inspire, comfort, and enlighten your subscribers — and endear them to you for life. - 12 hiding-in-plain-sight places to look for stories when you're pressed for time and out of ideas. - How to connect any story, no matter how seemingly boring, bizarre, or unrelated, to a point or call-to-action. - How to reverse engineer your sales message and find the perfect story to illustrate it. - Find the best angles and takeaways in every story and seamlessly connect them to each other. They'll also open the floor for any of your questions! Friday, December 9th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET LIVE All-Day Event — Launch Your Writer's Life in a Day — Thrive in 2023 Launch Your Writer's Life in a Day Enrollees Only Location: [Member Page]( Friday, December 9, 2022 is the exact day YOU become a professional writer and proud owner of your very own thriving, client-rich writing business that will keep rewarding you month after month, year after year. For this massive one-day live event, we've invited an all-star cast of copywriters, strategists, and coaches to help guide you from start to finish and officially launch your own writing career. We can't wait for you to join us! (Not signed up yet? Last chance enrollment opportunity for WIR readers … [Check it out here.]() 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](. AWAI's Industry-Renowned Masters Program 75% Off! (This Weekend Only!) Writers looking for a "massive" edge — look no further … AWAI's Masters Program is so jam-packed with deep "A-level" secrets and powerful copywriting insights from industry legends … You can't help but become a stronger and more well-rounded writer when you apply them to your copy! In fact, AWAI Co-Founder Paul Hollingshead says "rediscovering" these secrets a few years ago boosted his writing income from right around $150,000 to upward of $350,000! Others credit it for being the "spark" that propelled them to the top of the copywriting class. And right now, you can access the entire library of high-level secrets … plus get a very special bonus resource that's certain to transform your writing … All at a quarter of the price others have happily paid! [Grab it now!]( Editors' Picks [Focus on Helping and Watch Your Business Grow]( In this video, Ted Capshaw and Jade Trueblood talk about how focusing on helping clients will grow your writing business at the same time. [3 Ways You're in Control with a Money-Making Website]( Whatever your goals, put yourself in control with this tactic. You decide how much time you want to spend working … what you want to write … and how much money you make. [4 Reasons Why I Really, Really Love My Money-Making Websites]( Nick Usborne has one type of writing he loves best of all. Here are four reasons this writing project is his favorite, including the $500,000 he's made in passive income from it. Want to know how to get your first paid byline? There are a couple of ways … - You could work backward and make a list of your dream clients or dream publications. Then list out their competitors — ideally those who are "one step down" from the bigger names. Then repeat the process, and dial it back to even smaller publications. - You could try writers' groups on social media. Depending on the group, sometimes editors drop in to make article requests or other copy call-outs. - You could write for free. It's not ideal, but it's a way to get your name paired with places that publish. Or, you could try this proven way to get published and paid, fast. [Try it out now!]( Congratulations Erin and Khalid — So Excited About Your First Client News!!🎉🎉🎉 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! Get all this for $1 … The Professional Writers' Alliance (PWA) takes the stress out of running your writing business. With ready-to-use business forms, templates, and checklists … VIP job board access … networking opportunities … and a mountain of tips, tactics, and "been there, done that" advice from working freelance writers … You'll minimize the "unbillable" hours you spend working on your business and maximize your time writing — and getting paid. [Claim Your $1 Access 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 … "Always above and beyond expectations support! Thank you!" "Thank you so much! You guys make my life with AWAI easy." "Anna was AWESOME! I loved her personable quick response." "Shane is very helpful and gets the job done fast! He is supportive and does an excellent job." "Thanks for the quick reply! This is exactly what I needed to know. I am glad to know support is readily available!" [WritersWanted.com]( This week — 2,670 companies are looking for writers, designers, and more on WritersWanted.com. Here are just a few of them … Spotlight Jobs of the Week Direct Response Copywriter Golden Hippo Full-time, Hybrid (LA, USA) Golden Hippo is an employee-owned, highly profitable direct-to-consumer marketer of over 20 health, beauty, and pet care brands. Our employee-owners are passionate about our mission to create best-in-class products — to help people live their healthiest, happiest lives. We're looking for a Direct Response Copywriter who will be responsible for combining fresh and creative ideas, razor-sharp writing, and high-level persuasion skills to drive massive revenue. Content Creator and Blogging Expert Strategic Marketing Group LLC Part-time, Remote Strategic Marketing Group LLC is looking for a content creator who can work with us on a long-term basis. We will be providing you with an outline for our blog posts. We want to delegate this aspect of the business to someone who is an independent thinker and who is capable of bringing ideas to the table for how to improve the blog's rankings and not rely on my team to hold your hand. Conversion Copywriter CLIO Full-time, Remote You are an experienced content marketer and a talented writer with a deep understanding of the marketing funnel, and how to create content experiences that convert, both on owned properties (websites, emails) and external properties (SEM/PPC advertising, paid social). You know how to develop content marketing plans and craft copy that meets the needs of your target audience at each stage of their buying journey. You can find all of these jobs and thousands more on WritersWanted.com. Be a Part of Our Writing Community Online! Have you taken advantage of the copywriting community that comes along with your AWAI membership? 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