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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW December 5 – 9, 2022 --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi {NAME}, This Is Happening Now (Don't Get Left Out!) I hope you heard the BIG news yesterday … For a very limited time, we're opening up FULL ACCESS to our entire slate of AWAI's deep-dive, expert instructor-led AWAI Certification & Mastery training programs … Under terms and pricing that, quite frankly, no serious writer will want to pass up. You can see all the [details here]( … But essentially it means: - Never pay for any Certification training AWAI has now, or creates in the future, ever … - Master the essential and lucrative skills clients are looking for, one Badge at a time … - Benefit from more feedback on more writing projects … - Grow your writing portfolio like never before … - Gain more and more respect and professional standing with every Badge you earn … - Even have a chance to make real money while you're learning! If you're serious about copywriting and you want 2023 to be your best year ever … [You just have to see this.]( We've never offered such unlimited access to our highest echelon of training before — and likely never will again … Certainly not under these terms. [Again, you can learn everything here.]( Hope this makes your day even better, Katie What's Trending … Join Us Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET for a Free Webinar and Q&A Revealed: Emerging "Creator Economy" Ways to Make Money as a Writer Writing for clients is a great way to build a five- or six-figure career. But you can also create your own "clientless" path to well-paid writing through today's fast-growing "Creator Economy," where there are unlimited opportunities to create your own information-style products that share your knowledge, experience, and expertise. During our upcoming live Inside AWAI webinar and Q&A with Sandy Franks and Pam Foster, Revealed: Emerging "Creator Economy" Ways to Make Money as a Writer, you'll discover FIVE different, proven models that are helping writers develop a lucrative side income thanks to today's digital world. These models all have one thing in common: you're writing for yourself. You'll be building your OWN assets, audience, and income over time in very exciting ways. And keeping all the profits for yourself. Join us Tuesday at 2 p.m. ET so you can see how each method works and how you can turn almost any idea into a thriving business all centered around your writing skills. With these opportunities, YOU have all the power as a writer! [Check out more details here.]( Set Yourself Up for Success in 2023 7 FREE Resources to Help You Reach Your Goals Now's the ideal time to set goals and vision what you want your writing career to look like in the year ahead. And we've got the resources you need to make next year your best and most rewarding year yet. Put yourself in charge of your future. Swap a reactive approach to life for an intentional journey toward your writing and lifestyle goals when you [follow the four simple steps outlined here](. Want to make your first $1,000 as a freelance writer? [Here's how to do it.]( Need a blueprint to follow to make good money as a freelance writer? [Here are 9 easy steps.]( Ready to choose your niche? [Here's the #1 easiest way to do it]( and start attracting well-paying writing clients. Need to create winning samples to show prospective clients you've got what it takes to do the project? [This will show you the way.]( Looking for writing clients? We'll show you the 10 easiest places to find and land them [here](. Need more guidance on other topics? [Check out our full library of free how-to webinars.]( Happening This Week … Tuesday, December 13th at 12 p.m. ET The Professional Writers' Alliance Interview with Colin Chung PWA Members Only Location: [PWA Member Page]( Twitter is a rich source of potential leads, subscribers, and clients for writers … and Colin Chung has figured out to make it work! Join PWA Director Jen Adams and Colin for a full debrief of his system and how you can replicate it yourself. Tuesday, December 13th at 2 p.m. ET FREE Webinar and Q&A — Revealed: Emerging "Creator Economy" Ways to Make Money as a Writer All Members Welcome! Location: [Details Here]( Whether you're looking for a passive side income or a growing full-time path to well-paid writing, join us Tuesday to explore several emerging "Creative Economy" opportunities you can build for yourself as a writer. Wednesday, December 14th at 10 a.m. ET Power Summit: Getting Work with Agencies COS and Infinity Members Only Location: [Details Here]( At this year's AWAI Bootcamp, blogging superstar Jon Morrow said this: "The best client for new writers is agencies." Join us to find out WHY during our day-long event focused on agency opportunities. You'll discover that there are tens of thousands of agencies hiring writers right now … how to find them … what they need … and how to reach out in the smartest ways. Plus, you'll hear from agency reps who are hiring, and you can ask them questions on the spot! You'll wrap up the day with clear next steps for approaching agencies. See you there! Thursday, December 15th at 12 p.m. ET Barefoot Writer Monthly Member Meeting Barefoot Writer Members Only Location: [Barefoot Writer Facebook Group]( Open Forum! What do you need MOST for success in 2023? What are your questions? Desires? Wants? Hopes? Join Barefoot Writer Executive Editor Mindy McHorse Thursday to voice your opinions on various issues related to paid writing and she'll help point you in the right direction! Friday, December 16th at 3 p.m. ET Digital Copywriter: How to Craft a Customer Persona and Why It Matters in User Experience Digital Copywriter Members Only Location: [Digital Copywriter Events Page]( Crafting a customer persona for your client is an easy break-in or add-on project … and it's one that you can use to enhance the user experience. In this webinar, you'll learn tips for researching, building, and presenting a customer persona … and also discover new ways you can use that persona to create a better experience for your client's customers. 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](. 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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 … The AWAI team rocks! Your prompt response always amazes me. Excellent service! Thank you! Thank you for all your help and rapid response. Excellent customer service! Thanks for your outstanding service. Happy Holidays! I have enjoyed the past year. AWAI has given me a second shot on life as writing has always been my passion. Thank you all at AWAI for all you do!! 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. 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