solopreneur or J-O-B?

The benefits don’t have to be much different … [The Writer’ s Life]( December 4, 2023 "Never give up on something you can't go a day without thinking about." – Winston Churchill Happy Monday, {NAME}! I've been working from home for over 17 years now … WAY before it was cool. 😉 I remember in those first few weeks emailing my mom, almost daily, something like: "Reason #532 working from home rocks." I'd go on to tell her about some new benefit I had discovered … like not getting the stomach bug that was going around the office … or being able to go for a run during lunch, since I didn't have to worry about showering before jumping back into work. [In today's Monday Morning Jumpstart](, AWAI's Chief Success Officer Ted Capshaw talks about the benefits of being a solopreneur … Some of which can truly be life-changing. But before you head over, I want to remind you that no one says you must work for yourself. The Writer's Life is whatever YOU want it to be … And for some writers, being part of a team is a benefit! It's just a matter of creating an opportunity that suits the life you want to live. AWAI Success story Les Worley once emailed me with a dilemma on his hands … or at least what seemed like a dilemma … "If you can spare 10 minutes, I'd really appreciate it. I need help with a huge decision," his email read. A quick call later from the parking lot of my kids' school, he realized what he had was a choice. He had hit his stride as a freelance copywriter and had been riding the success wave for a good year. But one of his clients — who had become quite large — valued the relationship in a very big way. So much so, that they asked him to come on board full-time. "They want me to take a J-O-B! But that's not what the writer's life is all about," Les exclaimed. Fortunately, I knew this issue very well … it's common for many freelancers. And when the situation presents itself, they feel conflicted … wondering what to do … agonizing over the decision. After all, taking a full-time writing job means giving up the writer's life, right? Not necessarily. Living the writer's life is all about CHOICES … The choice to work with whom you want to work with, the choice to work where you want to work, the choice to work whatever time of day you want, the choice to make the kind of money you want … And as I told Les that day, everyone's definition of freedom is different. If you approach the situation the right way, you can still have the life you want with a full-time writing gig. You just need to make them an offer YOU can't refuse. 😉 [So go here]( and listen to what Ted has to say … [AWAI Monday Morning Jumpstart Benefits of Being a Solopreneur]( And then share the benefits that mean the most to you in the comments! They'll not only motivate you to get moving today but will also be there to remotivate you when you need a little boost. OH and in case you missed it … This is the last time this year we'll walk you through our proven system to get you up and running as a professional writer … In just 5 days. [All you have to do is click here and say "Yes!"]( On Monday, my team and I will take you by the hand and lead you through our proven Writer's Launch Party. Each day, you'll do the simple exercise we give you, and attend an optional training session with some of our coaches. And by next Friday, you'll be officially launched. We've been doing this for the past three years, and the results have been AMAZING! [>> Go here to see for yourself and join our last Writer's Launch Party of 2023!]( And here's to a wonderful week! Rebecca Matter President AWAI Launch Your Writing Career THIS YEAR! 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[Sign up here!]( 😄 [Here are a few more benefits of being a solopreneur.]( 🤩 [Political consultant boosts business.]( Copywriters helping copywriters … [Social media post about making connections and having a great experience at their first AWAI Bootcamp] One of our favorite things about getting our members together for Bootcamp is the connections that they make. This is a great example of the type of community and support that we see on a daily basis. Congratulations to you, Tom, and also a huge shoutout to Liz for opening the door for one of her peers. 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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