Writers – there’s an easier way ...

And there’s plenty of work out there waiting for you [The Writer’ s Life]( November 16, 2023 "Investing in yourself is the best investment you will ever make. It will not only improve your life, it will improve the lives of all those around you." – Robin Sharma Hi {NAME}, A long time ago someone figured out how to bake a cake … The series of chemical reactions that must occur in order for the individual ingredients to come together and turn into something edible. I'm grateful … Not just because we love a good cake at our house, but because I can simply follow instructions whenever I want to make one. I'm sure you can see where I'm going with this … 😉 Building your writing career is similar! Whatever you want your writing career to be, other writers have already done it. And you'll have a much easier time when you follow the instructions of those who have successfully navigated the path before you. Inspired by other people's success, [Circle of Success]( member Lisa Bjornstad set out on a journey to do just that … After taking numerous AWAI programs, attending Bootcamp, and doing a lot of marketing research, she finally followed the advice we had been sharing to land her first client using LinkedIn. And NOW, she's officially on her way. Today, Lisa is sharing the steps she followed because she's (I'm quoting her 🙂) "delighted to help other members get their first clients." I love that pay-it-forward attitude — thanks, Lisa! Of course, if you're just starting out in this world of well-paid writing and feel unsure where to even start … [>> I want you to try this. <<]( We've created it specifically for newbies who need a little push forward … so you can get into the writing-for-money game in a matter of days, armed with some skills, experience, and confidence. THIS will get you moving forward … making money with your writing. 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[Go Here for More Details]( How LinkedIn Got Me Where I Wanted to Go as a Writer By Lisa Bjornstad [Writer holding coffee cup looking at laptop with dog] For a long time, I had dreamed of being a copywriter. Living the writer's life, being my own boss … Setting my own hours, working when — or even if — I wanted from wherever I wanted. I'd taken all the necessary steps to get there. I had completed several copywriting courses (thanks, AWAI!) and — if I may be so humble — received rave reviews on my Spec Assignments. I joined the Circle of Success. My mindset was primed and ready. ("I can do this! Nothing, but nothing, is going to stop me now!") Heck, I'd even been to Bootcamp! There was just one thing missing: my first client. Enter LinkedIn Now, I'd heard about LinkedIn and what a powerful tool it can be for attracting leads. So I signed up for a free account and began to explore. I soon concluded that it was way beyond my expertise. It seemed so complicated! I confess, I got a little depressed. I thought about it for a few days and got further down in the dumps. My mindset was quickly deteriorating and was in drastic need of a motivation injection. Then one day, I had a thought: "Lisa, this isn't you! Don't give up! You've conquered bigger things than this!" My thought was right, and I vowed then and there that an online service was not going to get the better of me. I did some research, became acquainted with the ins and outs of LinkedIn, and the intimidation I once felt melted away. Mindset restored! Fun and Easy Steps to Success Here's an outline of my steps to success: - First, I crafted a [strong LinkedIn profile](, and then searched for as many connections in my field (mental health) as I could possibly find. My goal was to make 20 connections per day. For each potential connection, I wrote a short message introducing myself. As of this writing, I now have 3,300 connections. These days, I rarely go looking for connections. Rather, people routinely find me and ask me to connect with them. - In addition to making 3,300 connections, I did a LinkedIn search for mental health groups and joined as many appropriate ones as I could find. - (Caution: Super Fun Part Ahead!) Then, using Canva, I designed and posted relevant memes to my personal profile and to LinkedIn mental health groups. - But that's not all. I wrote and posted articles and blogs on LinkedIn and alerted my connections to the new postings (LinkedIn has a cool way to do that). Whether an article, blog, or meme, LinkedIn proceeds to display comments people make and also indicates the number of views your post has had. - And, last but not least, I not only "Liked" other peoples' posts and articles, but I commented on them using more than two sentences (this is important). The more you Like and comment, the more the LinkedIn algorithm will spread your name around and let others see your posts and comments. People quickly get to know you — who you are, what you do, and how you can help them. It didn't take long for folks to begin messaging me on LinkedIn, inquiring about my availability to write blogs. (Since those early days, I have done other copywriting projects in addition to blogs.) I quickly got three very lucrative clients, and I charged $100 per blog. For just one of these clients alone, I wrote 12 blogs per month on mental health topics — easy, because I wrote about what I already know. Now I ask you, who couldn't use an extra $1,200, just like that (snapping fingers)? Fast-Forward to the Present Day Nowadays, I routinely get emails from LinkedIn saying, "People are looking at your profile." In fact, I got an email just today telling me that 50 people had found me, and it told me who they are. I can then connect with them if they are suitable. (Warning: Some people make inappropriate use of LinkedIn as a dating site. Be careful.) LinkedIn has evolved from a formidable nemesis to my best marketing friend. It's not an exaggeration to say that I don't know where I'd be without it. So dive into LinkedIn. Do it! You just may see your business take off like a rocket (here's a meme I designed for this article) … [Image of a rocket with the words Your Business and the phrase Do It! below] For more insights into best practices for getting great clients via LinkedIn, watch this [Inside AWAI webinar](. What's Hot at AWAI … 🔥 TODAY: [Grab our 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge for just $47!]( 🤓 [9 action steps to building the ideal writer's life (even if you're working full-time).]( 🤩 [Car restorer shifts gears, boosts personal happiness through copywriting.]( LinkedIn for the WIN … [Social media post about landing a client contract job after networking on LinkedIn] Congratulations, Helga! Not only have you successfully navigated networking on LinkedIn, but you also scored a contract because of it … That is a winning combo! 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! 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