This ONE thing can get you paid

And it costs you nothing to do it… [The Writer’ s Life]( May 3, 2023 "It isn't just what you know, and it isn't just who you know. It's actually who you know, who knows you, and what you do for a living." – Bob Burg Hi {NAME}, We've been talking this week about FOCUS — Following One Course Until Successful. And yesterday, I gave you the step-by-step process Jon Stoltzfus used to FOCUS and skyrocket his writing income to over $1,150,000 in six years. He called it his 1:1:1:1 method, and it uses the Power of One to help you make real progress in your career. Today, we're breaking it down for you one step further … The last element in Jon's Ones Model is to "Choose One Client" to get started. Because when it comes to building confidence and motivation as a writer, it's hard to beat the power of a paycheck! Getting paid for your writing proves you have what it takes … Someone values what you do enough to pay you for it. You believe in the opportunity, and more importantly, you believe in yourself. It's hard to create that intensely powerful feeling any other way. That's why all AWAI programs include instruction on how to get paid for the skill you just learned … And why our [Circle of Success program]( focuses heavily on "getting you paid" the minute you join. Our COS Mentors are literally instructed to find your fastest route to a paycheck, build a personal roadmap that helps you achieve it, and then continue on from there. Now, to help you "Choose One Client" so you get paid for your writing, we've got a process for that too. COS Member Michele Peterson is here today to walk you through it … The plan she outlines below may seem simple … but please don't dismiss it. We've had several COS members tell us they got their first (or a critical) break this way. And with Circle of Success, we're with you every step of the way as you implement it. With everything it has to offer, [Circle of Success]( is the one investment you should be making in yourself. (For example, see EG's message below about how her investment paid off, big-time!) Our highest level of personal mentoring is bigger and better than ever. We've added a new 10-week onboarding series to give you the best possible start. Plus, we've expanded your access to the best experts and resources and unparalleled, instructor-led training. When you're a Circle of Success member, we take you by the hand … help you define and set your goals … outline your personalized learning path … pair you with coaches and mentors … provide you with feedback on your writing projects … help you land clients … and much, much more. You're NEVER alone — we're always with you. 😄 Plus, when you join Circle of Success, you'll also get FREE Bootcamps. Which is perfect timing since Bootcamp will be LIVE and IN-PERSON in West Palm Beach, Florida, October 24-26 for the first time since the pandemic! It's no wonder Circle of Success is the driving force behind more successful writing careers than anything else in our industry. But enrollment will be closing soon, [so check out all the details today](. Remember, it only takes one client to get the ball rolling … And from there, this world of opportunity opens up, and your journey to the writer's life takes shape. Over to you, Michele, Rebecca Matter President AWAI The Copywriting Event of the Year is BACK — IN PERSON!!! [Learn More]( TODAY: You Get It All for Just $249 $49!!! The biggest hurdle to becoming a professional, paid writer is simply getting started. This is the answer: [Writer's Starter Kit Spread] It's a vast arsenal of our very best writing and business-building resources … to help you set up your writing business FAST … Like over-the-course-of-a-weekend fast! It includes all the tools, templates, resource lists, guides, and fee schedules you'll need to launch and run a successful writing business. [Grab The Writer's Starter Kit now!]( Do This One Thing to Start Making Money as a Writer By Michele Peterson [young male freelance writer meeting with older businessman] "Hear ye! Hear ye!" Town criers were one of the earliest means for delivering marketing messages to the masses. They'd walk the streets ringing a bell and shouting out news and announcements. A little primitive compared to the digital marketing we have access to these days, but they got the job done and the word out. Getting the word out … telling everyone what's going on … that's as crucial today as it was when town criers were the messengers. It's especially crucial as you launch your writer's life. In fact, it's the one thing you must do to launch your writer's life. You don't need a website. You don't need a sales funnel. You don't need content marketing, a blog, or even samples. All those things are helpful and valuable, and you'll want them eventually. But you don't need them to launch your writing business. All you really need to do is start telling people what you're doing and asking who they know that you could help. Imagine yourself acting as a town crier to get the word out about your new writer's life. Not by actually shouting out the news as you walk the streets, but by reaching out to people you know and people you strategically meet. Who Do You Know That You Can Tell? If you're like most of us, you know more people than you can think of at a moment's notice. One way to jog your memory of people you know is to scroll through the contacts in your phone. Another way is to have a brainstorming session with yourself or with a spouse or close friend (sometimes two heads are better than one!). To spark some ideas and remind you of all the people you know, consider this list: - Parents - Siblings - Aunts/Uncles - Cousins - Grandparents - Co-workers - Past co-workers - Boss - Past bosses - High school friends - College friends - Friends of friends - Neighbors - People at your church - People at your gym, yoga studio, etc. - People in your book club(s) - Doctor - Dentist - Dental Hygienist - Chiropractor - Front desk staff at your doctors' offices - Person who cuts your hair - Massage therapist - People at the dog park - Veterinarian - Dog Groomer - Dog Walker - Fellow members of community service clubs you belong to - Fellow members of business organizations you belong to - Host/Hostess/Server(s) at your favorite restaurant(s) - Barista at your favorite coffee shop - Facebook friends - LinkedIn connections - Specialist who handles any service you get done at your home: Gardener, Pool, Pest Control, Housecleaning, Carpet Cleaning, Window Washing, Solar Panel Cleaning, etc. - Auto Mechanic - Uber/Lyft drivers - Parents of kids in your kids' class at school - Parents of kids on your kids' sports teams - Your kids' teachers - Your kids' former teachers - Your kids' coaches - Your kids' former coaches - People you play sports with - People at community events - People who volunteer with you - Checker at your regular grocery store - Teller at your bank - Accountant/Tax Preparer - Mail Carrier - Counter person at Post Office I could keep going because this list isn't all inclusive, but you get the idea … You want to tell everyone you know and everyone you meet. And this list just covers the people you know or meet in everyday life. If you want to accelerate your launch, go to a business networking event! You can find them through your local Chamber of Commerce, networking organizations like Business Network International, and sometimes even through Meetup-com. What Do You Tell These People? When you're planning what to tell the people you know and the people you meet, I encourage you to, again, imagine you're that town crier. A town crier's message had to be brief and memorable. So does yours. And it should be even shorter and simpler than your elevator pitch. You basically just need to tell what kind of writing you're doing and who you're doing it for. And then ask if that person knows anybody they can introduce you to. For example, you might say: "I've started helping local businesses improve what they say on their website. Who do you know with a website that might need to be updated?" Or … "I've started writing blogs for companies so they don't have to do it themselves. Who do you know who might need that kind of help?" Or … "I've started helping companies launch or improve their newsletters. Who do you know who I could help?" These examples are specific about the kind of writing, but pretty general about who you're looking to do it for. That's okay. But if you go fishing with general bait, you never know what kind of fish you're going to be eating for dinner. So, let's take the blogging example and make it into better — more specific — bait. "I've started writing blogs for realtors so they don't have to do it themselves. Who do you know who might need that kind of help?" (Almost everybody knows at least one realtor, by the way.) Or … "I've started writing blogs for bookkeeping and accounting firms, so they can focus on working with numbers and leave the words to me. Who do you know who I could help?" By saying the specific kind of business you want to help, you help the other person focus on who they may know in that type of business. It's actually easier to think of people in narrower categories. (Kind of like how it was probably easier for you to think of people you knew when you read the list above.) So, maybe they say they don't know a bookkeeper or accountant. Then you can mention a second target. For example: "That's okay. I'm doing the same thing for insurance agents. Know any of those?" How Do You Tell These People What You're Doing? Imagining a town crier in the planning and prep stage of your launch is one thing, but I don't suggest a literal town crier approach when it comes down to actually telling people about the writer's life you're launching. You'll get some attention if you walk down the street ringing a bell and shouting, but not the right kind of attention. How you get the word out needs to be more personal than that. And the more personal, the better. Because the more personal your approach, the better the response you get will be. In-person is the hardest to ignore, so you're sure to get a response if you tell people face-to-face. You're standing right there having a conversation with them after all. A phone call or text is the next best, with email and social media direct message close behind. But these should not be cut-and-paste broadcasts. Take the time to personalize each message. Remember, the more personal your message, the better the response. So, Ready to Launch Your Writer's Life? There will never be a time when everything in your life is perfect. The stars will never all align at once. A sign will not appear pronouncing that "Today is the Day!" You simply have to decide that today is the day and start telling people about what you're doing. You start by telling just one person. Then another. Then the next. Eventually, somebody you tell will know somebody. They'll introduce you. You'll get a client. I don't know how many people you'll have to tell before you get that client. But I do know you won't get that client if you don't start telling people what you're doing as a writer. Start with one. Start today. Launch your writer's life right now. One decision that will help you build your writing career is joining [Circle of Success](. It did for me! AWAI's promise to you is simple: - To bring you in and make you a part of their amazing world … - Teach you to write the copy businesses need and pay TOP DOLLAR for, with expert feedback and direction on everything … - Connect you with a network of writers, marketers, coaches, and mentors standing by to help you whenever you need it … - Help you land your perfect clients … - And be with you until you've accomplished your goals. There's no better way to immerse yourself in the world of digital marketing and direct response … Or to master a high-demand skill that can not only pay you six-figures (and more) for the rest of your life … Discover all the details on this comprehensive, personalized copywriting learning experience [right here](. What's Hot at AWAI … 🤓 CLOSING SOON: [Enrollment is closing for Circle of Success!]( 🤑 [Turn your focus into a gold mine — and earn an extra $69K per year!]( 😵 Do you feel like you're scrambling? Lynelle felt the same but "now opportunities are just everywhere … " [Read more about her here.]( 🤩 COS Spotlight: [Globetrotting Texan finds flexibility and financial stability as a meditation copywriter.]( COS investment pays off — big-time! [Post about how this copywriter's investment in AWAI's < em> Circle of Success paid off for them in writing fees] EG, it's always so exciting to see your updates. 😄 So glad to hear another real-life example of how an investment in [Circle of Success]( pays off in tangible writing fees. Your success has been phenomenal and inspiring! Keep sharing your news, we're waiting. Have your own story to share? Email us at mysuccess@awai.com, or [post it over in the Facebook group](, so we can celebrate your win too! Featured Jobs You can find these jobs and thousands more on [WritersWanted.com](: --------------------------------------------------------------- Content Writer — Domo, Inc. 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