Special Access, Flash Sale, and upcoming events from AWAI

[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW July 31 – August 4, 2023 --------------------------------------------------------------- Special Access for Week in Review Readers (Last chance for this year!) Hi {NAME}, Hope you're having a nice Saturday. Here's a throwback "first client" story for you … see if you can guess the expert from the picture! "My first client was my dad! At age 16, I wrote a sales letter for his business that landed him two new clients. (And got me a raise in my allowance!) Ever since then, I was hooked on making a living as a writer. I launched my freelance B2B writing career on August 3, 1995. I remember the date because I typed it out on paper and pinned it to my bulletin board. Here's a picture of me holding a letter from my very first client, Triangle Marketing Group. By the way, I keep this photo pinned to my board as a reminder of just how far I've come in this business. (You can see all the tack holes from where I've moved it around.) It wasn't always easy because I started part-time while juggling a full-time sales job. Sometimes I was writing at night and on the weekends, but I was determined to live the writer's dream. Two years later, I quit my job and was writing full-time. I had secured enough paying clients that in my first year as a freelance writer, I made over $70,000." Yup … that's B2B Pro Steve Slaunwhite. Congratulations on your 25+ years as an industry leader in B2B copywriting, Steve. And, thank you for always "paying it forward" with our AWAI members! Steve also wanted me to let you know that right now he's looking for 75 eager writers to turn into highly skilled B2B writers. Writers he can mentor and coach … who will be his B2B writing protégés … Your success will be his top priority. He doesn't care if you've never written for a client … or you're still working through your copywriting training. No previous experience is required to join him. He'll show you the ropes. He'll give you feedback on three different writing assignments (all of which you can polish up and put in your portfolio). He'll show you how to land your first paying client. In short, he'll train you, giving you all the tools, knowledge, and resources you need to generate a six-figure income … And you'll do it together over the course of nine intense weeks. You can get the details in [this invitation]( he put together for you. Registration is open now, so if you'd like to work directly with Steve as your mentor, make sure you read his invitation right away. This unique opportunity is limited to the first 75 writers who respond. This is the last time Steve will be doing this this year! Katie Yeakle Co-Founder & Executive Director AWAI What's Trending … WEEKEND FLASH SALE ($59.40 = Full Access) Grab Our Popular Case Study Training Program Today Calling All Storytellers … Companies are looking to pay writers $1,250-$2,000 to draft short stories for them … Usually no more than a page or two! These "good news" stories follow a very simple formula, so they're easy to learn … Which means you can write them FAST, typically in 5-7 hours max — so you're making $125-$300 PER HOUR as a writer. And businesses need so many of these projects written, you can make an entire living just writing these stories. [Hurry, this deal is ending soon.]( Get to Know Steve … Special FREE Live Event — Join Us Wednesday at 12 p.m. ET How to Get Started as a B2B Copywriter with Steve Slaunwhite Projects that are easy to learn, fun to write, and don't involve any hyped-up selling? Welcome to the well-paid world of B2B copywriting! You don't need any previous B2B experience to write for this lucrative field, but there are a few key things you should know to start. This Wednesday, join B2B expert Steve Slaunwhite at noon ET to learn why so many writers fall in love with the B2B world … the kinds of projects you can take on … why writing for B2B clients is so pleasant … a technique you can use to snag your very first client … and more! Tune in to discover why B2B writing is one of the fastest paths to making great money … with just a handful of clients. It's free to attend! [Go here for access instructions.]( You've Got What It Takes! Read More in the Just Published August Issue of Barefoot Writer "The very best push you'll ever get for launching your career is right here in this month's August issue of Barefoot Writer magazine. Not only do I have the pleasure of introducing you to my very first mentor, the great Krista Jones, but you'll see a pretty consistent theme coming from all our interviews and writers. (Hint: You've already got what it takes … but we give you the secret to accessing it.) "Plus, the sheer amount of paid project possibilities within the writing opportunity we explore this month is likely to recharge your get-up-and-go to the point where ideally, you'll do just that. Enjoy!" — Mindy McHorse, Executive Editor, Barefoot Writer Your membership entitles you to access this month's brand-new issue of Barefoot Writer magazine. You'll find it on your myAWAI Member Page. Check it out today! Not a member of the Barefoot Writer Club yet? [Click here to join]( over 30,000 fellow writers who are part of the Club! Bootcamp Spotlight … Unlock B2B Success with These Copywriting Secrets Uncover B2B's biggest secret and discover the ONE thing that sets successful writers apart, and conquer self-doubt. [Watch the video here.]( Then [join us at this year's Copywriting Success & Getting Clients Bootcamp]( in person in October for an opportunity to skyrocket your B2B business! Happening This Week … Monday, August 7 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, August 8 at 12 p.m. ET COS Mastermind: Overcoming Creative Anxiety COS Members Only Location: [COS Events Page]( In this month's Mastermind, discover how to beat back anxiety and conquer the mental blocks that are sabotaging your career and holding you back. Top mindset coach Brian McCarthy will give you the tools you need to release fear and achieve your full potential. Wednesday, August 9 at 12 p.m. ET How to Get Started as a B2B Copywriter with Steve Slaunwhite All Members Welcome! Location: [Details Here]( B2B writing is one of the surest and fastest paths to making six-figures a year with only a handful of clients. The projects are short and easy to learn, and there's no hype-y selling! Plus you can start with what you know right now — and become a B2B writer for the industry you're in already! Steve will share the insider secrets to getting started and do a deep dive into the specific B2B projects that are in demand right now, and cover EVERYTHING you need to know to get started as a B2B copywriter. Steve and host Jade Trueblood will also answer any questions, too. Wednesday, August 9 at 2 p.m. ET Digital Copywriter: Tips for Landing Clients from Working Writers Digital Copywriter Members Only Location: [Digital Copywriter Member Site]( Have you found your first client yet? Or are you looking for your next client? Join this panel to listen in on working writers talking about their first client stories. Wednesday, August 9 at 8 p.m. ET B2B Writers International — Ask Me Anything with Lisa Christoffel B2B Writers International Members Only Location: [B2B Writers International Facebook Group]( Every week, B2B Writers International Managing Editor Lisa Christoffel is online in the members-only Facebook Group for a live coaching hour. B2B Writers International members can ask Lisa about anything … business-building and client questions, copy you'd like some feedback on, getting started in your B2B copywriting endeavors … just ask, and she'll give you the advice you need! Not a B2B Writers International member? [Click here to join!]( 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](. TODAY! Grab our Popular Case Study Training for Just $497 $297! Calling all Storytellers … Companies are looking to pay writers $1,250-$2,000 to draft short stories for them … Usually no more than a page or two! They follow a simple formula, so they're easy to learn … Which means you can write them FAST, typically in 5-7 hours max. Yep, that means you're making $125 to $300 PER HOUR as a writer. And businesses need so many, you can make an entire living just writing these stories! [Hurry, this deal is ending soon!]( Editors' Picks [The Comfort Zone Myth]( Jade Trueblood, and special guest, Terri Trespicio, dig into why you don't need to aim for discomfort to achieve success and how you can leverage your comfort zone to take more meaningful risks. [Grow Your B2B Writing Business with This Simple Tool]( Use the same simple tool other businesses use to assess the health of their businesses. And grow your B2B writing business. [3 Proven Copywriting Formulas You Don't Know (But Should)]( The B2B industry needs more trained writers to keep up with demand. You can write the copy marketers need when you follow these three proven copywriting formulas. 90% Sold Out … Don't Miss Out on Attending the Copywriting Event of the Year! Your Bootcamp registration includes THREE FULL DAYS of learning what's working today from the most in-demand experts in the industry … Getting firsthand insights that will give you clarity and direction on how to build your business … Making connections with people who can help you grow and succeed … And having a ton of fun!! PLUS, you'll get FREE admission to our post-Bootcamp event: FastTrack to Copywriting Clients! [Get All The Details Here]( Congratulations, Mara and Mikhail, on Getting Published! 🎉🎉 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! Now Accepting New Writers If you want … - high-paying gigs, - predictable writing income, - greater flexibility … AND the satisfaction that comes with LOVING what you do for a living … Then getting accepted into our influential club can set you up for everything you're looking for in a writing career. NOTE: Your acceptance window will be closing soon! [Apply Now]( 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 … Thanks, Shane! Excellent customer service as I always get with AWAI! 🙏 😊 Your customer service is excellent; keep up the great work and have a great weekend!! Again, exceptional customer service. Thank you! Working with Khoraly was very easy, very helpful. Jessica's customer service was exceptional! Your ALL-ACCESS Key — Just $1! Get instant access to this exclusive B2B writing community and ALL their private resources, including … - All the writing templates … - All the articles … - All the how-to videos … - All 150+ training webinars … - The Forum, the Job Board, the tutorials, the tools … And much more! [Go Here for More Details]( [WritersWanted.com]( This week — 2,616 are looking for writers, designers, and more on [WritersWanted.com](. Here are just a few of them … Spotlight Jobs of the Week Senior Copywriter Canyon Ranch Full-time, Tucson, AZ The Senior Copywriter is a savvy wordsmith and content creator versed in modern means of written storytelling that include long form, short form, SMS, website, and blog posts. Blog Post Writer International Association of Professional Writers and Editors Part-time, Remote We are seeking a Remote Freelance Content Writer to contribute to our growing collection of online articles spanning various topics. This is an entry-level position perfect for talented individuals who are eager to learn, develop, and grow their writing skills. B2B Copywriter Wanted Venture 4th Media for Vroozi Part-time, Remote We're actively looking for a proven, B2B copywriter and wordsmith who loves creating detailed product pages, feature pages, and articles that deliver tons of value for the reader. You can find all of these jobs and thousands more on WritersWanted.com. Free Training: Break Into B2B Writing FAST [FREE Training: Break Into B2B Writing FAST] Learn why B2B writing is one of the fastest paths to making great money … with just a handful of clients. Wednesday, August 9, 12 p.m. ET [Get The Details Here]( Be a Part of Our Writing Community Online! Have you taken advantage of the copywriting community that comes along with your AWAI membership? Find support, networking opportunities, peer reviews, and an overall sense of community with your fellow writers. We look forward to getting to know you! 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