Today’s lesson: getting past perfectionism

Here’s how to move forward in your writing career [The Writer’ s Life]( March 27, 2023 "Don't let perfectionism become an excuse for never getting started." — Marilu Henner Happy Monday, {NAME}! "Practically perfect in every way." We all know only one character measures up to that description … It's not us. And that's okay! Perfection is vastly overrated … and impossible to achieve. (Unless your name is Mary Poppins.) Better to aspire to more attainable traits. In fact, Marcella Allison suggests there is a much better option for you than being perfect. One that will help you move forward in your writing career and life, and help you create better relationships. As the "special guest" of today's Monday Morning Jumpstart, Marcella discusses the downside of giving in to perfectionist tendencies, reveals how they held her back when she was getting started, and outlines how she moved past them to build her writing business. This is her third episode in this three-part series with Jade Trueblood. (If you missed the first two episodes, I'd encourage you to listen to [Part 1 here]( and [Part 2 here](. An expert copywriter and coach, Marcella is brilliant and you're sure to walk away with takeaways you can utilize right away.) [AWAI Monday Morning Jumpstart March 27 2023 with Marcella Allison and Jade Trueblood]( Marcella also talks with Jade about the pressure of living up to public failures as a copywriter … and why she dreads hearing about them at 8 a.m. Working with clients inherently has that element of pressure to perform well, I'm afraid. And sometimes, that fear of measuring up is a deterrent to making a living as a freelance writer. But it doesn't have to be! With the vast online marketplace, there is no need to work with clients if you do not want to. The internet has created far too many opportunities to feel constrained or limited in your options. We know one man whose story as a clientless writer began because he was worn down from 15 years of pressure as a top copywriter. He'd made a ton of money for his clients, but he wasn't living the life he wanted. So he did a lot of research on successful copywriters and then built a process to make money writing for himself. He didn't let fear of not being perfect hold him back. I daresay he reveled in NOT being perfect. And he hasn't changed! 😉 Discover his four-step process for making money writing without clients when you go [here.]( And for a dose of motivation, as well as a plan for success that is not based on being perfect, [go here to watch today's Jumpstart](. Marcella is authentic and dynamic — a combination that can help you move forward once you spend a few minutes with her today. Here's to a practically perfect week! [Rebecca Matter’ s signature] Rebecca Writer Flash Sale: 80% off (+ $297 FREE training) Want to start making great money as a writer this year?! This special bundle is guaranteed to juice you up with support and motivation — And help you build the skills and develop the confidence to complete your first paid writing project! [Click Here To Claim]( What's Hot at AWAI … 🙋 ♀️ FREE TRAINING TOMORROW: [Love writing, but HATE the idea of having to deal with clients? Learn how to build a clientless writing business.]( 😍 Downsizing led to a bright future as a copywriter. [Read the twists and turns of her journey here.]( 👉 How to be a clientless copywriter in 30 days or less. [Follow these nine steps.]( 👀 Did you watch today's Monday Morning Jumpstart with special guest Marcella Allison? [Check it out here.]( A copywriting journey to success … [Social media post with the timeline of this copywriter's path] Jessica, we are so proud of you and your path to success! This is an important lesson that not all success is "overnight" and if you focus on growing and learning your craft, you will hit your stride. Have your own story to share? 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