Where to focus your energy

Correcting it will get you moving forward, faster [The Writer’ s Life]( October 9, 2023 "Energy and persistence conquer all things." – Benjamin Franklin Happy Monday, {NAME}! What we focus on is where our attention goes — and where our energy goes. And your energy is an important factor in building your success as a writer — both in how quickly you can do it, and how easily you find your path to success. So the important question is: Where are you putting YOUR energy, {NAME}? In his role as a coach, Ted Capshaw frequently sees an imbalance in where people believe they need to put their time and energy. All too often, new writers think they have "more to learn" before pursuing clients for their writing business. Ted gets it, and in today's Monday Morning Jumpstart, he explains how that idea trapped him on his own journey to success. He and Jade Trueblood also examine another mistaken belief: that being a successful writer will entail dropping everything you were about in the past. Simply not true. In fact, in our 26 years, we've witnessed several member successes that happened specifically because of their work history. Like Steve Maurer and Curtis Dennis, who turned their work experiences into niche expertise where they could make a lot of money writing from home. Liz Farr did it too … and so did Pam Foster! I could go on and on … but you can [read their stories here]( as well as dozens of others. Ted and Jade talk about "what to bring with you" as you shift from another career to writing. As Ted says, we've all acquired a lot of stuff over the years … now you just need to identify how to use it for your future success. They also share the mindset you need to adopt to move forward with confidence and belief in yourself … If you're transitioning from an "old life" to a new life as a well-paid writer, this shift will be invaluable. [AWAI Monday Morning Jumpstart topic Energy Input featuring Jade Trueblood and Ted Capshaw]( When you focus your energy, you'll find the life of a well-paid writer is closer than you think … 👉 [And this will get you moving forward today.]( Then be sure to check out [today's Monday Morning Jumpstart]( here where Ted reveals the job he had in grad school and the gifts he learned as a result. You'll see how to look at your own story to see where it's been leading you. 😉 Here's to a great week! Rebecca Matter President AWAI Former barista making $9/hr now makes six figures writing? [cover image] It's a true story … His "base" hourly rate is now north of $180 per hour. That's without any bosses breathing down his back … Without having to drive every morning to a job he doesn't like … And without having to ask permission for some time off. How did he go from making $9 an hour working at a coffee chain to making six figures with writing (even though English is his second language)? And more importantly, how can YOU follow in his footsteps? Click the button below to find out. [Find out here.]( Full Access for Just $1!!! This free blueprint shows you how to make $2,500 to $8,000 a month as a writer. And for just a buck, you'll gain access to every resource you'll need to execute that blueprint. All the roadmaps … All the articles … All the how-to videos … All the training webinars … The member forum, the job board, the tutorials, the tools … All of it! [Check It Out Now]( What's Hot at AWAI … 👀 Did you watch today's Monday Morning Jumpstart? [If not, catch it here!]( 📣 [Grab our BRAND-NEW program 3-2-1 Launch: How to Set Yourself Up to Make Money as a Copywriter for just $49!]( 🤩 Bootcamp Speaker Spotlight: [AI's Impact on Marketing: Russ Henneberry's Essential Insights!]( 👉 [11 tips for success when attending virtual events.]( 💰 Did you submit your entry for the Writing Contest? There's still time but submissions are due tomorrow! [You can get the details here.]( 💻 Bootcamp is ALMOST here! [If you didn't grab your ticket you can still join us virtually here!]( Here come the clients … [Social media post about being excited to have finished The AWAI Method program and to be getting some clients] Congratulations on not only completing your program but also on being able to secure some clients right after the fact. You are on a roll, Cassandra! 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! Countdown to Bootcamp — 15 Days to Go! [AWAI Bootcamp Member Spotlight on Steve Maurer] [Watch here]( as successful content writer Steve Maurer walks you through his three-step process for landing a game-changing writing project. He calls it Mastering the 3 Ds! 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