Today’s Flash Sale, free training, and upcoming events from AWAI

[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW February 19 – 23, 2024 --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi {NAME} This is one of my favorite photos of one of my favorite places in Delray Beach at one of my favorite times of the day. I find myself looking at it often … it's actually my screensaver on my phone. Whenever you need a little mental escape, feel free to borrow it. And now, back to you and your writing success 😀 … There's a writing skill that's often overlooked. Yet it's the #1 project companies need right now because it helps boost their bottom-line profit 25% to 95%. That's why 67% of companies are prioritizing this skill over everything else, according to Twillion. So if you want to help your prospective clients solve what has become their biggest "pain point" … … you'll want to learn this skill ASAP. It isn't hard to master. You don't need to be a talented writer. Yet the rewards are great — up to $10,500 per client, plus royalties. (All without needing to write any sort of "salesy" copy.) It's why we've launched a new initiative to help you get this skill under your belt in record time. To learn what this skill is — and how you can take advantage of the immediate and huge demand, click the link below: [=> The Best Skill to Learn in 2024 (And Beyond)]( Katie Yeakle Co-Founder & Executive Director AWAI What's Trending … ⚡ Flash Sale — Just $69.40 to Get Started as a UX Copywriter Here's a stat that makes sense, but is still pretty shocking … Of all online shoppers — 88% WILL NOT return to a website after a bad experience. So, when it comes to the internet, never has the old saying, "You only have one chance to make a first impression" been so true! Which is why providing a great user experience — also known as UX — is a top focus for companies these days … And why many companies are prioritizing hiring copywriters trained in writing effective UX copy. Because while they stand to lose 88% of their customers to a bad UX … A great UX can have the opposite effect. [With the right training](, you can be the one to deliver that great UX. [And right now, you can get started for just $69.40.]( Join Us for Free Training: Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET Earn 3X as Much Money Writing by Keeping People Happy! Join Rebecca Matter and Sandy Franks as they explore the most overlooked piece of the customer journey … Yet it can be the most fun and pay really well! That's because it can boost a company's profits by 25% to 95%. During this free event, Rebecca and Sandy will break down … - what you need to know about this writing opportunity … - all the well-paying projects you can take on … - and how to approach companies to get the "yes" faster. So make sure you join Rebecca and Sandy LIVE Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET to get all the details. It's free and open to writers eager to get going. [Access instructions are here.]( Final Call for $1 Membership Get Your All-Access Key to All These Resources … You're running out of time … Today is the last day you can join B2B Writers International for just a dollar. Once you join, you'll get your very own member credentials verifying your status as a professional B2B writer … PLUS, you'll get immediate access to ALL the members-only benefits that have helped thousands of writers launch their careers … All the writing templates … All the articles … All the how-to videos … All 150+ training webinars … The Forum, the Job Board, the tutorials, the tools … and much more! Again — just $1! But like we said, you have to sign up today to get full access for just a buck … One more thing — as soon as you secure your membership, you'll also get access to your very own Roadmap to Success as a free gift to help you get started. Final call for $1 membership — [get more details and join here](. Happening This Week … Monday, February 26 at 10 a.m. ET and 8 p.m. ET Circle of Success Live Q&A with Steve Maurer Circle of Success Members Only Location: [COS Facebook Group]( Professional copywriter and COS member Steve Maurer is live TWICE every Monday for his weekly Q&A session. Join Steve to ask him ANY of the copywriting or freelancing questions that have been gnawing at you, or just kick back and get to know some of your COS peers. Tuesday, February 27 at 11 a.m. ET B2B Writers International — Ask Me Anything with Lisa Christoffel B2B Writers International Members Only Location: [B2B Writers International Facebook Group]( Every week, B2B Writers International Managing Editor Lisa Christoffel is online in the members-only Facebook Group for a live coaching hour. B2B Writers International members can ask Lisa about anything … business-building and client questions, copy you'd like some feedback on, getting started in your B2B copywriting endeavors … just ask, and she'll give you the advice you need! Not yet a B2B Writers International member? [Click here to join!]( Tuesday, February 27 at 3 p.m. ET Earn 3X as Much Money Writing by Keeping People Happy! All Members Welcome! Location: [Access Details Here]( Join AWAI President Rebecca Matter and Senior Copy Chief Sandy Franks as they cover what you need to know to earn three times as much money writing, go over all the well-paying projects you can take on, and show you how to approach companies to get the "yes" faster. Make sure you join them LIVE! And, for more of what's happening this week … Check out the AWAI Calendar. With so many opportunities to learn each week, you can make sure you never miss a thing by staying connected to the [AWAI Calendar of Events](. Instantly Boost Your Writing Income by Up to 40% No need to learn a new project … Instead, you can learn how to apply this "mindset" to projects you already know how to write … And earn up to 40% more instantly. So if you're earning $500 on a blog post … you can now command $700 per post. Same goes for emails, newsletters, web pages … you name it! And the best part? You can start collecting those higher paychecks quickly … [Here's how.]( My Picks for You This Week … [Monday Morning Jumpstart: The Change Curve]( Jade Trueblood and Ted Capshaw walk through it, so you can use the knowledge of what's happening to blast through any doubts (the ones that stop others in their tracks) and achieve your goals. [Advice to My Younger Self: Unlock Your Money Mindset]( If Rebekah Mays could have a chat with her 26-year-old self as she was just starting out on her copywriting journey, here's what she'd tell her … and what she'd tell anyone else who might be limiting their own financial potential. [17 Proven Emotional Trigger Words That Drive Curiosity]( You can keep readers glued to your writing when you use emotional trigger words, especially ones that ramp up their curiosity. And using them correctly in copy will make you a sought-after writer. 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]( Congratulations, EG and Chris — You're Making Us Proud! 🎉🎉 Do you have a win you'd like to share too? Send me the details at askkatie@awai.com. We'd love to celebrate with you! [Living The Writer's Life: Derek Coleman From Flipping Signs to Finding Freedom (and Love!)]( Derek Coleman felt like his life was wasting away, working for meager pay at a dull job that required a prolonged commute. He made an escape plan and dove in, then found himself in a pickle when it didn't work out the way he'd hoped. Writing came to the rescue, and brought with it unexpected joys. [Enjoy Derek's copywriting love story]( and take note of his unique long-term view to pursue joy to the very end. [WritersWanted.com]( This week — 2,339 companies are looking for writers, designers, and more on [WritersWanted.com](. Here are just a few of them … Spotlight Jobs of the Week Copywriter Integra Beauty Full-time, Dania Beach, FL The Brand Copywriter will be responsible for creating copy across multiple customer touchpoints. We develop our digital platforms and promote industry-leading products across online, mobile, social, and retail markets. Content Writer Avance Consulting Contract, Remote Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of data feeds and flows for the process and produces, reviews, and records quarterly results. Medical Copy Editor MJH Life Sciences Full-time, Remote Copy edit and proofread electronic and print projects of every type and description to ensure grammatical accuracy and maintain style and tone inherent to each brand and/or assignment. Availability to work remotely, with flexible hours. You can find all of these jobs and thousands more on WritersWanted.com. Be a Part of Our Writing Community Online! Have you taken advantage of the copywriting community that comes along with your AWAI membership? Find support, networking opportunities, peer reviews, and an overall sense of community with your fellow writers. We look forward to getting to know you! [[Facebook Icon] Come and join us if you haven't already!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Trouble viewing this email? 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