Writers – is this 4-letter word standing in your way?

Here’s how to break away from what’s holding you back [The Writer’ s Life]( October 11, 2023 "Decide what you want, and then act as if it were impossible to fail." – Brian Tracy Hi {NAME}, When I first met Guillermo Rubio, he was working three jobs. He was utterly burned out and still not making ends meet. G (as we lovingly call him now) knew he needed to make a big change and that writing could be the answer he'd been looking for … But something was preventing him from taking the action needed to move forward. And he needed to resolve it. He's now making more money than ever as a copywriter, with an enviable six-figure lifestyle full of freedom and fun. Today, he's here to talk about what's holding you back and how you can move past it to achieve the life you want too. The life of a well-paid writer is closer than you think … All you have to do is start stepping forward. [And this is the way to do it.]( For more of G's story and how he went from $9 an hour as a barista to now making more than $180 per hour when he chooses to sit down and put pen to paper (or start typing away at his laptop), [go here now](. You'll also read stories of several other successful writers and how they got their starts too. [This is the right "next" step to take if you're ready to make money writing.]( Remember: It's NEVER too late to pursue your dreams. You just have to get started. And we'll be here every step of the way to support you. To your success, 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. 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[Check It Out Now]( Don't Let This Four-Letter Word Stand in Your Way of Living The Writer's Life By Guillermo Rubio [Red word FEAR on grey grunge concrete wall with beautiful blue sky cloud viewed through a big hole in the A in FEAR] There's a simple four-letter word that is often the obstacle standing between where you are now, and where you'd like to be in your journey to becoming a well-paid writer. What is it? FEAR. I've seen it time and time again in the copywriters I meet. They've been studying copywriting for months — possibly even years. And still, they haven't done anything to hang their shingle as a professional copywriter. And the reason — whether they are aware of it or not — is fear. I know and recognize it so easily, because I've been there. I got the copywriting bug after reading one of AWAI's sales letters. So I bought The Accelerated Program for Six-Figure Copywriting. I went through it, did the exercises, copied letters by hand, and so on. And then … Nothing happened. Days … weeks … and even months passed. Still nothing. Before I knew it, six years had passed before I realized I was still no further along than when I started this whole copywriting thing. Why? That one four-letter word: Fear. I kept putting off taking action. Oh, I had great excuses like, "I'm just too busy right now." Or, "I don't think I'm ready. I should probably take another course. Maybe The Masters Program." And my all-time favorite, "I'll start on Monday." In reality, I was afraid. I wondered what would happen if I wasn't good enough. Or what if I took action and embarrassed myself? Or what if I put my all into this and it flopped? All these fears were going on in my head and preventing me from living the life I wanted. Fortunately, I stumbled onto a simple "secret" that helped me go from a six-year veteran copywriting student to a successful, professional copywriter. I'll tell you what it is in a sec, first I just want to bring up another important point. Everything You Want Is on the Other Side of Fear I truly believe that whatever you want to achieve in life, is on the other side of fear. The problem is, most of us never find that out because we get stuck. Sometimes in "analysis paralysis." Or other times we distract ourselves. Or, we simply settle for a life that's just kind of "meh," instead of going for a life that excites and thrills us and fills us with passion each and every day. The reason, of course, is fear. So not only is fear affecting your copywriting career, it's affecting every area of your life, including your health and relationships. Maybe there's someone you need to confront and have a serious conversation with, but you haven't out of fear. So you just "put up" with feelings of resentment and frustration. Or maybe you need to make a big commitment to your health, but you haven't yet because you've tried a zillion diets and you're afraid of getting your hopes up and being disappointed again. These are just off-the-cuff examples, but you get the idea. Fear is something everyone has to deal with. It's just a matter of how you choose to deal with it. Which leads me to the very simple "secret" that has brought me success in many areas of my life: Follow Your Fear You simply follow your fear. You see, fear can be the thing that imprisons you to a life that's way below what your true potential is. Or, it can be a counselor. One that tells you what steps you need to take next, in order to get what you want. So following your fear is just that … It means you figure out what terrifies you, and you move towards it. In short, you do the thing you're scared of. So let's look at it in terms of living the writer's life … Terrified of emailing a prospective client? Then that's the fear you need to follow. Open up Gmail, Outlook, or whatever you use, write up an email, and hit "Send." Need to raise your prices? Then you follow THAT fear. Let your clients know you'll be raising your rates. Need to create your website and let the world know you're a copywriter? So be it, follow your fear! For me, it meant putting on a suit and tie and driving over to AWAI's offices in Delray Beach and letting them know I wanted to work with them. I didn't get the job right away, but taking that one action eventually did lead me to a job there and got my career off the ground. So as you can see, following your fear is simple. (Not easy, but doable.) You figure out what next steps you need to take to achieve your goal. Then take the one action step that scares you the most. Because typically, that's the one that will pay the most dividends. (And remember, AWAI has [resources]( to guide and help you with whatever action you need to take.) Try and do something you're afraid of every day. That means you'll have to get out of your comfort zone. And yes, it means it will feel uncomfortable. Know that's okay. And you will survive it. It just means you're growing. And, it means you're finally on the path to no longer letting fear be your jailor. Instead, you're finally making progress on the things that really matter to you. And when it comes to copywriting, it means you'll be making your dreams of living the writer's life a reality. For more of my story and how I went from $9 an hour as a barista to now making more than $180 per hour when I choose to sit down and get writing … [go here](. What's Hot at AWAI … 👉 CLOSING SOON: [Grab our BRAND-NEW program 3-2-1 Launch: How to Set Yourself Up to Make Money as a Copywriter before it's too late!]( 🙌 Download AWAI's Pricing Guide for FREE [here](! 💻 Bootcamp is ALMOST here! 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