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No need to be anyone but you! [The Writer’ s Life]( August 25, 2023 "It sounds so simple, but if you just be yourself, you're different than anyone else." – Tony Bennett Happy Friday, {NAME}! New writers often fear they have limitations that will hold them back from achieving the writer's life they truly want … Whether they're too old, too young, too inexperienced, too experienced, no degree … the list of perceived limitations goes on and on. Yet the AWAI website has literally HUNDREDS of stories from writers of all walks of life who have found success. Like Lynelle Suan, who you'll meet in today's issue below. As a teenager from The Philippines and a college dropout, she worried that clients wouldn't take her on. But today — at only 21 years old! — Lynelle makes more than six times the average annual income in her home country. Below, she'll share the three core building blocks she used to attain her dream of full-time writing — and how leaning into who she is ended up being a big part of her success. If there's anything about you or your situation you *think* might be holding you back from your own copywriting dreams, I hope Lynelle's essay gives you the courage you need to move forward. It all starts with learning the financially valuable skill of copywriting … And today, you can test-drive our flagship program for only $29. The AWAI Method™ gives you everything you need to start making great money as a writer … In just four weeks, you'll have skills, experience writing the most in-demand projects, feedback, a portfolio of professional samples, and help landing those first all-important paying clients. Like I said — it's EVERYTHING you need to start making great money. [Get all the details here.]( Just remember … No matter where you come from … you CAN make a great living as a writer. And AWAI can help you get to where you want to go. But don't just take my word for it … Give us a shot and see for yourself! 😉 Have a great weekend, Rebecca Matter President AWAI P.S. Even if you're already out there trying to make it as a writer, and you're feeling stuck, I still recommend you go through [The AWAI Method™]( … I've been doing this for 20 years now and I STILL learn something new every time I teach the program or participate in another training at AWAI. [Go here now to get started.]( You have nothing to lose, and everything you want from a fulfilling writing life to gain. ❤️ FLASH SALE: Test Drive AWAI's Copywriting Program for $29 [ATD Image Spread] If you've ever been curious about copywriting, TODAY is your chance to test-drive our flagship program The AWAI Method™ for Becoming a Skilled, In-Demand Copywriter for just $29. When you master persuasive writing with our industry-leading training, you'll be in big demand in this 3.5 trillion-dollar industry. You can make a good living, choose your own hours, and work from anywhere in the world. [But hurry, this test-drive offer ends tonight!]( My Defining Moments: How I Bridged the Gap from Underdog to Success — in Just Two Years! By Lynelle Suan [young female freelance writer with laptop and smartphone] If the multiverse truly exists, then I bet there's a parallel version of me who's squinting her eyes while eating numbers for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We can call her "Accountant Lynelle." Because when I was in high school, I was one of the best students in mathematics and becoming an accountant seemed like a practical career choice. But as far as this universe is concerned, the accounting path just wasn't right for me. Navigating My Career Path as a Young Adult I've loved writing ever since I was 5. I had written a couple of school articles, short stories, poems, essays, and the like. I just didn't know that writing could be an actual career choice. So, the moment I discovered the existence of copywriting (and how I could make a great living with it), I explored the idea of becoming a copywriter — even if I didn't fully understand what "copywriter" meant, yet. At first, I dipped my toes in by watching YouTube videos, reading articles and books about copywriting, connecting with entrepreneurs in communities, taking up online internships, and even bartering services with small business owners. As my small wins piled up, I was convinced this was the path I wanted to take. So I decided to dive in, commit to becoming a full-time copywriter, and go deep down into its lucrative rabbit hole. Here's a summary of how it started versus how it's going right now: [Lynelle Suan How it Started vs. How It’ s Going Copywriting Career Recap photo] Bridging the G.A.P. Between "Before" and "After" Just like any other success story, this did NOT happen overnight. It took me two years to get to where I am right now: one year of exploring and experimenting, and then another year of focused learning and intentional action. In fact, this is literally just the beginning, because there are many more years for me to discover more ways of expanding my horizons as I grow my writing career — whether that's through writing my own books, collaborating with fellow writers, beating controls, and so on. But from my experience, there are three core building blocks you'll need to bridge the gap between where you are now to where you want to go … Guts, Authenticity, and Perseverance Guts — There's a song called "Guts over Fear" by Sia and Eminem. The chorus of that song has been one of my mantras whenever I'm dealing with fear — such as fear of rejection, fear of judgement, fear of failure, and even fear of success. So even if I felt the fear, I powered up my guts to do it anyway! An example of this was when I entered the [Spec Challenges for Bootcamp]( 2021. Was I afraid that my work might just be ignored, and my efforts wasted? Of course I was! But I hit the "Send" button anyway and thankfully, two out of my three submissions won. Hooray! Authenticity — Being authentic to who you are and your story builds connection and establishes trust with the people around you. So even if some prospects might not like it, I didn't hide the fact that I was a teenager from The Philippines and that I intentionally dropped out of college to follow an unconventional path towards my writing career. I personally thought those were disadvantages for me, but it turns out that staying authentic led me to the right people who accept and appreciate me for who I truly am — which is super encouraging and is absolutely the ideal environment to work with! Perseverance — One of the biggest challenges in my journey is the time difference between where I live in The Philippines and where my clients are and copywriting events happen. But exercising perseverance helped me push through and find ways to make it work. Right now, I'm taking better care of myself (and my mental health) by setting boundaries and mostly not taking calls or attending events in the middle of the night anymore. But when I was starting out, I made the decision to adjust my sleep schedule (or even sacrifice sleep!) just so I could make it to a call or attend live online events. And you know what? I don't regret any of it because it was worth it, and it definitely paid off! Rocket Fuel (and a Defining Moment!) for My Writing Career In fact, the three nights I spent glued to my laptop to attend AWAI's Bootcamp 2021 was a great turning point for me. And a defining moment as I entered my defining decade … literally! [Lynelle Suan freelance copywriter at home] Because I actually celebrated my 20th birthday during the second day of Bootcamp. Attending Bootcamp was the best 20th birthday gift I could give myself, because it was overflowing with encouraging energy, door-opening opportunities that catapulted my writing career, and priceless camaraderie of fellow writers who are all walking together towards creating a brighter future. Now, I'm sharing this with you because I want to show you that your dream of living the writer's life is truly possible. After all, if I could do it as a teenager half a world away from my clients, then so can you! Editorial Note: If you haven't grabbed your spot for this year's Copywriting Success & Getting Clients Bootcamp … [>> Go here and do it NOW!]( Over the course of three days in person at the Copywriting Event of the Year, you'll get everything you need to kickstart or level up your copywriting career. Our incredible line-up of speakers will be there to teach you proven methods and techniques that are working right now … Our marketers looking to hire right now will tell you exactly what they're looking for in new writers … And our team and incredible AWAI members will be there to help push you forward … so you can level up from wherever you are to where to you want to go … right now. Only a few more spots remain though … [So go here and grab yours — NOW!]( What's Hot at AWAI … 👀 [FREE TRAINING at 12 p.m. ET TODAY: 20 Copywriting Secrets from Mega-Million-Dollar Direct-Response Legends.]( 😎 Become a skilled, in-demand copywriter in just four weeks! [Test-drive The AWAI Method™ for just $29!]( 👉 [5 practical steps to start content writing for beginners.]( 🤩 [College professor turns lifelong love for writing into a full-time income — from an RV.]( Crafting a Life You Love: 3 Tips from a Successful Copywriter [AWAI Bootcamp Member Spotlight Jen Adams Former Corporate Pro Turned Into Successful Copywriter] If you're feeling stuck in a job that is unsatisfying and leaves no room for the things that truly matter to you … You'll want to get to know Jen Adams. Jen is a former corporate professional turned copywriter who found the key to building a fulfilling life she loves. Here, she shares her journey of transformation, from working 60 hours a week with no time to enjoy herself to a life of freedom and fulfillment. Learn her three powerful tips for crafting a life you love while balancing career, family, and happiness. If you've ever wondered how to achieve the perfect work/life balance, [this video is a must-watch](. Get ready to be inspired and motivated. You can meet Jen at Bootcamp — [reserve your spot here]( before Bootcamp sells out! 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! Free Training: 20 Copywriting Secrets from Mega-Million-Dollar Direct-Response Legends [Inside AWAI webinar Use These Secrets to Write Effective Direct-Response Copy presented by speakers Katie Yeakle, Sandy Franks, David Deutsch, and Guillermo Rubio]TODAY at 12 p.m. ET 👇 [Access Instructions Here]( Your ALL-ACCESS Key — Just $1! Get instant access to this exclusive B2B writing community and ALL their private resources, including … All the success roadmaps … 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! 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