Your words, your money

Writers should use their skills to generate income that comes in whether or not they’re working … [The Writer’ s Life]( November 30, 2023 "Almost every successful person begins with two beliefs: the future can be better than the present, and I have the power to make it so." – David Brooks Hi {NAME}, Every month we profile new writers who are living the writer's life in Barefoot Writer (December issue drops tomorrow! 🎉). It always amazes me how many of our success stories share a similar regret during interviews: not starting sooner. But timing is important … You have to be in a place to make a decision and be able to take the necessary actions to move forward. Sometimes we need a catalyst … something to push us to the thing. For some, the catalyst is loss … like losing their job. For others, it's connecting with someone who has achieved what they want. I've seen numerous writers finally start moving when they imagine a more beautiful life for themselves … And others get moved into action after reading an article in a newsletter that spoke right to their heart … like the one below from Guillermo Rubio. 😉 Whatever it is, know that copywriting is a financially valuable skill that opens numerous opportunities to make incredible money … Real wealth over the course of your career. And every minute you invest in learning is growing your earning potential for the future. I'm not just talking about the value you bring to companies you write for … I'm also talking about revenue streams that flow in whether you're working or not … and assets that can be sold for a payout when you're ready. That's why the arsenal of Opportunity Reports that come with our Barefoot Writer membership not only cover great ways to make money like writing $500 emails or $2,000 stories … But also cover generating PASSIVE income streams with your writing. ([Details on all of them here.]() I believe EVERY WRITER should be using the skills they're learning to generate ongoing revenue month after month … Whether you're also working for clients or not. But no matter what … Don't wait to "one day" go after your writing and financial dreams. Spend time every day (starting today if you haven't already!) learning about this industry, the opportunities, and the skill of copywriting. You'll be well on your way before you know it! And if you haven't yet joined Barefoot Writer, [go here now](. We're accepting new writers today, and like thousands who have come before you, we would love to help you build the writing career of your dreams too. [>> Go here now to get in today.]( To your success — now and in the future! Rebecca Matter President AWAI 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]( TODAY! Get all this for $1 … The Professional Writers' Alliance (PWA) takes the stress out of running your writing business. With ready-to-use business forms, templates, and checklists … VIP job board access … networking opportunities … and a mountain of tips, tactics, and "been there, done that" advice from working freelance writers … You'll minimize the "unbillable" hours you spend working on your business and maximize your time writing — and getting paid. [Claim Your $1 Access Here]( Your Words, Your Wealth: Why NOW Is the Time to Become Your Own Best Writing Client By Guillermo Rubio [Image of someone holding cash in between hands] Most writers don't realize how much power they wield. Especially in today's digital age. EVERY nook and cranny of digital marketing requires a writer, to one degree or another. Need an engaging YouTube video? Someone's got to script it first. Want a high-performing Facebook or TikTok ad? Someone's got to write it. Want to sell a course, an e-commerce product, or a service? Someone needs to write that sales page, or script out that webinar or sales call. Want to rank at the top of the Google search results? Someone's got to write that optimized article. Want to stay in touch with your customers and build a relationship? Someone's got to be writing those emails on a regular basis. I think you get the point. A writer typically "touches" every part of a marketing funnel … and practically every part of the user/customer experience. It's why a great writer with a decent amount of copywriting and marketing knowledge can make a very good income. It's also why most savvy businesses value a great writer (even now that there's AI writing tools like ChatGPT). But here's the thing … These businesses — i.e., those prospective "dream" clients of yours — already know the value your words bring to the table … But do you? Think about it: As a freelance copywriter, you might get hired to boost conversions … increase sales … create a marketing funnel for paid traffic to get new customers at a profit … build out follow-up email sequences … and more. You can get paid very well for it. But here's where many writers fail to see the forest for the trees: They're busy making a great living and stepping over $100 bills to pick up dimes. Because here's what I want you to understand right here, right now: The same words you write that are helping to build your clients' wealth … … are the same words you could be using to make yourself wealthier. And it's not either/or. You Can Help Your Clients AND Help Yourself The problem is, most writers are only helping their clients and not doing anything to build a business that's scalable and saleable. Let's change that. I submit that you should start now — wherever you're at, with whatever tools you have at your disposal. Because here's the thing: With everything going on in the world … And with technology and AI advancing so quickly … … to not start something you OWN — a scalable business that you could one day sell — is doing yourself a huge disservice. Because who knows where we'll be in five years. I'm not trying to be an alarmist. I just think it's prudent to give yourself some kind of a safety net. And hey — if nothing crazy happens in the future, you're still better off, because now you've got an income you control. One that you own. And one that could make you wealthy, all from your words. Now, I know that the idea of starting your own thing might feel a little scary (ask me how I know!). But here's the truth: It's a Lot Easier to Build Your Own Clientless Writing Business Today Than Ever Before Think about it: If you wanted to start a brick-and-mortar business, you'd need to find a retail space to do business … you'd need to file for permits … licenses … get inventory … furniture … Basically, tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in "start-up" costs — before you've even made a single dollar. In today's digital age, you just need your brain, some writing ability, and a topic you'd love to write about. If you can manage that, you can build what can become a substantial business — that you could one day sell for a windfall. All by starting out using either free or very "low-cost" tools. Here's how the model works: - First: You write about a topic you love and make sure it's "seen" by the kind of people you want to help (i.e., your audience). - Next: You build your audience via your content across social media platforms, blogs, email, and more. - Finally: You then "monetize" that audience through any of the many ways available today — either creating your own course, writing a paid newsletter, letting other businesses advertise to your audience in exchange for a big fee, and more. If you can do that (which I KNOW you can) … you can make five, six, or even seven-figures per year. And that's in addition to any client work you choose to do. 3 Tips to Get You Going — NOW So where to begin? Here are three tips: Tip #1 — Brainstorm a Topic. Think about the things you love, are passionate about, or WANT to learn. These are all topics you can write about and build an audience around. So take some time and try and narrow it down to 3 ideas. Then, pick one. Tip #2 — Write for Yourself, First. Before you start your day writing for clients, spend 30-60 minutes writing for yourself. For now, focus on writing blog or social media posts — the kind of content that can easily get "seen" online, so you can start building an audience. (Can't do 30-60 minutes every day? Then pick a specific day or two each week where you'll work on making your words build your wealth.) Tip #3 — Leverage AI Tools. Instead of seeing AI writing tools like ChatGPT and Claude 2 as competition, use them to help yourself grow wealthier. Let AI handle the brainstorming of ideas … the research … even the outlines or initial drafts for your content. Then, infuse your unique voice, and voila — you've got tons of content in a fraction of the time it would normally take — still giving you plenty of time to do client work or work your current job/career. Your Words, Your Future Yes, writing for clients can be lucrative. But with so much uncertainty these days, it's important to recognize your value and the potential of your words in building your personal wealth. Now is the time to take the leap. To transition from just being a writer to being a writer-entrepreneur. To build something that's truly yours … A business that reflects your passion, your values, and your vision, and that you can one day sell if you choose. Full Disclosure … I wrote today's article just as much for me, as I did for you … Because it's time I start using my writing skills to build something I own. That's why I've been attending the training this month — [The AWAI Model for Building a Thriving "Zero-Client" Writing Business](. Rebecca and a panel of highly sought-after experts have shown us how to build our own clientless writing business from scratch. You walk in not knowing anything about building a scalable business … … and walk out with an action plan to add up to $5,000 per month in revenue for yourself. (With a plan to grow if from there.) I've been following along, and going through the steps, so I can finally build something of my own. Something that's scalable and can grow in value over the next few years. And yes, I'm super excited about it: [Image of a man smiling with the words This is my excited face written in white text] But in all seriousness … I think there's no better way to get started and use your words to build your wealth. If you'd like to learn more, [go here](. Rebecca has agreed to take through one more group this year. But just know that this opportunity closes tonight at midnight. I'd love to see you in the group, so that together, we can build our own "zero-client" businesses. Learn how you can build greater wealth from your writing skills — with zero clients. 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