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It involves writing, a chance at a byline, plus $400 [The Writer’ s Life]( December 14, 2023 "Our chief want in life is somebody who will make us do what we can." – Ralph Waldo Emerson I've got a challenge for you, {NAME} … I'm going to ask you to do something today that moves you forward toward your writing and financial goals. But first, let me explain why I'm setting up this challenge … When you think about the writer's life … the things you REALLY want from this well-paid writing opportunity, like … The money, the freedom, the schedule YOU want … It's very exciting. The future is bright! You're motivated to get going. But then … You look at your to-do list for the day. Or you sit down at your desk at your job. Or the alarm goes off kicking off the morning routine with the kids … And the future may feel hard and … well, far away. Overwhelmingly far away. Think about writing a book. Seems hard, right? But how about writing a sentence? Less hard. So, you commit to writing a sentence … one after the other. Those sentences become paragraphs, and paragraphs become chapters. Pursuing the writer's life is no different … The thought of trying to achieve the "big dream" feels hard. But really, it's just one day, after another, all strung together. Each day you write, you move forward. Each day you invest time in learning, you increase your value and earning potential. Each day you do one little thing to promote your business, you open yourself up to new opportunities. It all adds up, and before you know it, you're making progress each and every day. And, you're excited to string more days together … Curious where they'll take you. It's all about the actions you take each day. That's when you know you're moving forward. Which brings me back to my challenge … What will you do today? What will THIS day mean? If you've yet to start … need a kickstart … or want a restart, [I recommend you try this](. It's a unique writing experience we've put together that will have you writing, regardless of your experience. We're calling it the 4 DAYS TO $400 WRITING CHALLENGE … And with the help of our Learning Chief, Pam Foster, you'll master the simplest, most in-demand writing skill … have a shot at being published with a byline … plus earn a $400 cash payout! You'll also learn how to land clients who will pay you well … and how to generate an unlimited number of ideas, so you can continue to get paid. [>> Go here to get the details and start the Challenge.]( And in case you need a little reminder why copywriting is the ultimate way for to you to achieve the life you want … AWAI's Executive Director and Co-Founder, Katie Yeakle, is here today with EIGHT reasons — PLUS five steps to help you get started. In addition, at 2:00 p.m. ET today, I'm hosting a free live training, [How to Become a Well-Paid, In-Demand Writer](. Even if you've never been paid to write before … My guests and I show you how to use your background and interests to propel yourself into a career that allows you to live anywhere, make your own schedule, and take on as much — or as little — work as you want. You'll learn where the best paying gigs are, how to land your first few paid assignments, and why good writers are in such big demand right now. By the end of our time together, you'll have total clarity on what you need to start making money as a writer. [Click here to register]( — it's 100% FREE … Remember, your writer's life IS within reach. You just need to do something today to move towards it. To your success, Rebecca Matter President AWAI Total "Newbie" to Paid Writing? If You Dream of Being a Well-Paid, Work-From-Anywhere Writer, BUT … - You've NEVER written a word of copy … - You've not done ANY training … - You have ZERO samples, no portfolio … THEN WE'VE CREATED SOMETHING EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU! A BRAND-NEW training program with ONE SOLITARY GOAL … to get you paid! [DETAILS HERE]( TODAY! Get all this for $1 … [PWA Image spread] 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]( Copywriting Is the Ultimate Way for You to Live The Writer's Life By Katie Yeakle [Writer sitting on floor with son typing on a laptop] "Can someone like me really live the writer's life?" "I know others are doing it. But how long is it going to take me?" "And how does AWAI help us succeed?" Katie Yeakle here. As AWAI's Executive Director, these are questions I've heard a lot over the last 26 years. And I thought it would be a great day to answer a question I hear often: Why, of all the opportunities for writers to make money, should I consider copywriting? The answer is simple: Copywriting is the single most liberating way to make a living — or supplement your regular income — or transition from your present job to a new career or early, financially secure semi-retirement. There are so many benefits to becoming a copywriter. Just look … - Copywriting Benefit #1: Your time is your own. No time clock, no set hours. - Copywriting Benefit #2: Your office can be anywhere you like — the porch of a beach house or mountain cabin, in your RV, or even the corner table at your favorite coffee shop. - Copywriting Benefit #3: Your income can be good from the start, and keep getting better. Imagine being paid $500, $750, $1,000, and more for writing simple, short, "friendly" letters about products, services, or subjects that interest you. That is as real as the ground beneath you. Imagine earning more part-time in a month or two than your present job pays all year. That, too, is very real. [We see it all the time.]( There are other financial benefits and "perks" too. For example, you could get everything from tax breaks to client-funded vacations. - Copywriting Benefit #4: You'll be engaged in a fun, fascinating, creative activity all about ideas … telling interesting stories … helping businesses communicate and put their ideas across. If you find your present way of "putting food on the table" dull or uninteresting, that can change right now. I've never heard a freelance writer complain about being bored! - Copywriting Benefit #5: You can create real financial security — the only real security, your personal ability to produce "work" that there is always an endless, expanding demand for. Never worry about looming layoffs again. Escape dependence on one employer, diversify your income with a number of clients, and own skills in demand by many (both here and abroad). If you have a computer connected to the internet, there are no boundaries and you can write for clients anywhere in the world. The demand for what AWAI members do is global and local, strong in "good" or "bad" times; a reliable profession. - Copywriting Benefit #6: You'll be part of an elite, unusual society. Most successful writers are made not born, yet we are a special breed, mysterious to and admired by "civilians," and embraced by each other. The bond that writers have with each other is like nothing that occurs in any other field. You'll find others like you, building lives for themselves through copywriting. (One of the many benefits of membership with AWAI is this unique community. We connect you with other AWAI members and support the ongoing community online and at conferences.) - Copywriting Benefit #7: If you choose, you can use the skills you develop to help your favorite causes, charities, even individuals in need, and do good for the world. Nonprofit organizations of every size and nature hire and pay freelance writers and copywriters. You can also donate your professional services as "in-kind contributions" for tax deductions. Every group from the local animal rescue shelter to the American Cancer Society needs help raising funds and communicating with donors, and communicating their message to the world at large. - Copywriting Benefit #8: You will have proven pathways to follow when you begin, with AWAI as your "mentor." If living the writer's life appeals to you, know that as you seek this exciting life as your own, we will be by your side every step of the way! Now, You May Be Wondering … Can Someone Like Me REALLY Do This? It's important to know that successful AWAI members have had many different starting points. Unemployed for eight months and terrified. Stuck in depressing, dead-end jobs. In jobs they like, but can't earn enough money from to meet their needs. 20 years old, 75 years old. Already confident of writing talent — others, doubtful they can write anything worthy of payment. Silver-tongued salesmen, small-town schoolteachers, shy homemakers suddenly having to re-enter the work world after traumatic divorces … You name a beginning — any beginning — and I can introduce you to an AWAI member with a similar starting place, now earning an excellent income, feeling secure, doing work that is interesting to them, leading a fulfilling life … and thanking copywriting for it all! By choosing copywriting as your writing career, you'll instantly be part of and embraced by this entire community, too. You see, copywriters like to share information and help each other succeed. That's one of the nicest things of all about choosing to be a copywriter … you'll have plenty of help along the way. You'll be assisted not just by our Board of Advisors but by successful members who generously share their experience, who appreciate having had a helping hand extended to them and now extend theirs in turn. You'll be mentored, coached, encouraged, and supported as you first explore, then find your way to the writer's life just right for you. Now, How Can I Get Started? One of the great things about copywriting is you are in complete control. Depending on the time you can allocate, the resources to invest in a new career, and the urgency about when you want to start, there are a number of options for how you can begin immersing yourself in this lucrative industry. Here are five of them: - Keep reading The Writer's Life. Every day, we outline ways for you to become a paid writer. - Go on our website and [check out our archives](. We have a library of free articles on every topic related to becoming a copywriter, copywriting training, building a business, and more. - Become a [Barefoot Writer](. Read our monthly publication to discover more ways to make a living as a writer, productivity hacks, business-building tactics, success stories where people like you who've made the transition to paid writing share how they did it, and much more. - Get our foundational program: [The AWAI Method™ for Becoming a Skilled, In-Demand Copywriter](. Immerse yourself further into the world of copywriting with this self-paced training program. The AWAI Method™ combines the most up-to-date strategies, insights, and teaching methods with the tried-and-true copywriting fundamentals so you can take on ANY project — not just sales letters. - Join our [4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge](, a LIVE online training event created for totally new writers. Over the course of four days, you'll master the simplest, most versatile, most in-demand writing skill … have a shot at being published with a byline … plus earn a $400 cash payout! You'll also learn how to land clients … and how writing just got a whole lot easier with AI programs like ChatGPT as your "personal research assistant" and idea generator. The most important thing is to [get started]( — opening yourself up to the possibilities and opportunities. We're eager to be with you every step of the way! What's Hot at AWAI … 👉 CLOSING SOON: [Join our 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge!]( 🙌 [The real way to build confidence!]( 🤩 [English degree holder creates a life of financial freedom.]( Keep planting the seeds … [Social media post about landing a new client] Congratulations, Jennifer! This is great advice. Just because it isn't a "yes" right away, doesn't mean that it is a no. 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! FREE TRAINING TODAY: How to Become a Well-Paid, In-Demand Writer Today we're going to help get you started as a well-paid, in-demand writer … and set you up for big success in 2024 It doesn't matter if you've never been paid to write before … By the end of our time together, you'll have total clarity on what you need to start making money as a writer. 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