Make money writing — without clients

From anywhere in the world, you choose to be … [The Writer’ s Life]( December 22, 2023 "Enjoy today. It is one of the 'good old days' you will miss in the future!" – Etta Sawyerr Hi {NAME}, You don't need clients to start making money as a writer … You can always start with something we call a "client-less" path. Many writers find this an easy way forward because it removes any pressures of working with clients, setting fees, hitting deadlines, etc. Plus, you typically start by writing about something that genuinely interests you … which also makes it easier to get — and stay — motivated. And when the money starts coming? Well, that's when the real fun starts. 😉 What's more … If you're interested in also working for clients, all the writing you'll do on your client-less project can be used to attract them … and immediately demonstrate your ability. Today, AWAI Success Jen Phillips April gives you the inside scoop! Of course, she's not the only one who has successfully used this project to make money without clients … [Go here to read about other writers making an extra $400, $1,000, $3,500 and more, every month, without any clients.]( Over to you, Jen! Rebecca Matter President AWAI CLOSING: Now Accepting New Members Your new life as a well-paid and in-demand writer is just one click away … A life that offers freedom, lots of fun, no more money worries, and so many unique, high-paying writing opportunities. But the clock is ticking … The discounted new-member pricing disappears in a matter of hours! [Get it before midnight tonight!]( 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]( No Clients? Make Money Writing on Your Own Website By Jen Phillips April [Woman writing on her laptop at the pool with her dog keeping her company] Did you know you could start writing about a topic you love and get paid for it … without having a single client? It's true. You can choose a topic you know and love and start writing on it right away. You'll have complete control over the topics you write on, when you write, and how you make money from it. I started this back in 2005 and credit it with launching my freelance writing business. My topic was dog treat recipes and I gave away … you guessed it! Dog treat recipes. I made money every month by writing about a topic I was interested in and attracted new readers monthly (87,500 visitors a month at its height!). Eventually, I launched myself as a pet industry copywriter, thanks to my experience writing about dog treats, health, and nutrition. I know someone who's done the same thing about a small island in the Caribbean … and online expert Nick Usborne has done it with his interest in coffee. What am I talking about? It's a [Money-Making Website](! With your own Money-Making Website, you can choose any topic, start writing, and share useful information with like-minded people. You already know people turn to the internet for information about topics they're interested in. You can help them learn more by sharing your experiences. In fact, there are people making thousands per month simply writing about topics they love! ([Meet some of them here.]() Plus, it doesn't have to take a lot of time. A couple of hours a week can help you build a fun income source. I worked on mine a few hours a week while working full-time. Perhaps even better than the money is the feeling you get from connecting with other people who share your interests … Imagine if your interest is Alaskan cruises. You're going to get to share your love of Alaskan scenery, wildlife, and cruising with other enthusiasts. A Money-Making Website also boosts your confidence. When people respond favorably to something you wrote, it's exciting! And it improves your writing skills because you're writing more so therefore, you'll get better. 8 Reasons Why It Makes Sense to Start a Money-Making Website 1. Building Your Skill Set — No matter how experienced we are as writers, there is always room for improvement. When you write consistently, you get better and when you have a topic you're excited about, it's easier to find the motivation. Plus, writing for a Money-Making Website means you're also improving your SEO skills and your persuasive writing abilities, which will translate into skills you can demonstrate to your clients. I knew nothing about writing for the web or SEO when I started my dog treat site and I grew it to 87,500 visitors per month strictly through writing about related topics that people were searching on. I used that hands-on experience to land my first small business clients. 2. Samples — Let's say you start a Money-Making Website on growing roses in the Northeast. After a couple of months of writing part-time, you start getting questions from readers, which will inspire you to write more content to answer those questions. And so on. Then, you realize you'd also like to write for gardening publications or businesses. You can reach out by sharing links to relevant samples from your website and even proof of existing readership! 3. Multiple Income Streams — Everyone loves having multiple income streams and with a Money-Making Website, you can have many: - Affiliates - E-books - Ads - Your own products - Membership With my dog treat site, I made money with ads and as an affiliate selling other people's products. 4. No Permission Needed — With client writing, you find the prospect, determine how you'll work together, and wait. Maybe they're ready today and maybe they'll be ready in three months, meanwhile, you can be working on your Money-Making Website and building a separate stream of income! 5. It's Fun — If you love to write and you have a topic that excites you, then you'll love writing your Money-Making Website. You'll attract excited readers who'll spur you to learn more. When I started my dog treat site, I had no idea dogs could develop allergies, but when my readers started writing in and asking questions, it sparked my interest in new ways. 6. It's Spare Time — Your Money-Making Website can make you a full-time income (and then some) in just a few hours a week. It's the ideal side hustle. Could you find a couple of hours a week to write about a topic you love? 7. Low-Tech — No "coding" needed. Today's websites don't require a lot of computer "know-how" so you can focus on the parts you like the best — writing. 8. No Limit — You can take it with you if you move, you can continue adding to it for years, and you can even sell it if you decide you don't want to run it anymore. So, what do you think? Are your wheels turning about what you can write your Money-Making Website on? Take a moment and write it down. [Or go here]( to see what other AWAI members have chosen to write about. I hope you give it a shot and see for yourself … I'm confident you'll be happy you did. Editorial Note: A Money-Making Website is an ideal way for most writers to earn passive income. And when you write about something you're passionate about, it's a lot of fun too. Plus, it's easy to get started. Nick Usborne will walk you through building your own Money-Making Website … One that generates $400, $1,000, $3,500 or even more month after month. Nick has made just over $500,000 from his Money-Making Website about coffee — now it's your turn to get started. We'll even incentivize you to ensure you get your own website up and running. [>> Go here to learn how you can earn extra money by writing about something that really interests you.]( What's Hot at AWAI … 👉 TODAY: [Grab our Money-Making Websites program — get started for as little as $69.40.]( 🤓 [3 ways you're in control with a Money-Making Website.]( 🤩 [How this "stay-at-home" mom uses blog writing for her own website to generate $100K a year.]( Keep going, don't give up … Wooo Hooo! I started with AWAI in June 2019. Have taken tons of courses, sent out over a thousand emails, asked many questions, used COS mentor calls … I have my first paying client on a 3-month trial retainer with lots more to come when I produce these first three projects. I'm scared and excited all at the same time. For those of you who have been working with AWAI for a long time … keep going. Don't give up. I know there are overnight success stories, but persistence and patience pays off. I kept FOCUS (finish one course until successful) and did have a lot of shiny object syndrome, but kept at it. You will get clients too!!! – Yvonne Audi Congratulations, Yvonne scoring a retainer the first time out is no small feat! The advice Yvonne gives is also important. Every journey is unique and the most important thing is to stay the course. 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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