Two Flash Sales, free training, and upcoming events from AWAI

[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW August 12 – 16, 2024 --------------------------------------------------------------- Heads-Up … Monday at Noon ET — One "Expert Interview" You Don't Want to Miss! Hi {NAME}, We talk a lot about writing skills here at AWAI … But if you want to learn about the ultimate *client* niche … Be sure to mark this coming Monday at 12 Noon ET on your calendar NOW. That's when we'll be featuring an amazing conversation between Rebecca Matter … … and a highly regarded writer, author, and industry expert whose sole focus is one of the most lucrative niches in the copywriting world … - A niche where clients expect to pay you a professional-level fee … - A niche where clients need your services desperately — for a copy project they'll want to PAY you month after month to write … - A niche where clients respect you for the value you bring to their businesses … - A niche that — because of the higher pay rate and the nature of the copy clients here need — offers a work-life balance that can't be beat. All this and much more will be revealed … So if you're struggling to nail down the ideal niche for your writing career … Or you want to learn how to "step up" to a better level of client … Please DO NOT miss Monday's event. [Go here for more details.]( Hope you're having a great Saturday. Katie Yeakle Co-Founder & Executive Director AWAI What's Trending … ⚡ Flash Sale: Get Started for Just $59.40 This Wildly Profitable Copywriting Niche Has an Unprecedented Demand for Writers Today is National Nonprofit Day, and companies are pouring record amounts of cash into what's known as the "giving economy." And it's not just today — it's all year long. In fact, last year was a banner year for this. And it's created unprecedented demand for writers. This is fantastic news because: - There's hardly any competition from other writers in this market. - There are 10 million potential clients. - The barrier to entry is low (since there aren't enough writers to begin with and many clients are willing to "grow" with you). And as far as the pay, well … six-figures is possible. So if you want a profitable and fulfilling path to your version of the writer's life … [Make sure you check out our latest free report on the "giving economy."]( ⚡⚡Bonus FLASH SALE! Starter Kit for Writers Launch Now with These Business-Building Resources The Writer's Starter Kit includes all the tools, templates, resource lists, guides, and fee schedules you'll need to launch and run a successful writing business. It's designed to help you set up your writing business FAST (in as little as a weekend). And it has been broken down into bite-sized pieces of information that are super-easy to follow. With your new Kit, you'll also get access to an entire bonus library, designed to speed up your success: - Bonus #1 — 12 Writing Tools Every Professional Writer Needs within Arms' Reach - Bonus #2 — "Super-Productivity" Secrets for Writers: How to Achieve All Your Important Goals - Bonus #3 — The 7 Daily Habits of Successful Copywriters - Bonus #4 — The exclusive "Client-Getting" Training Library, which includes a series of three training videos This is the easiest, most accessible way for creative people like you to go from "aspiring" to "working" writer as quickly as possible. [Check out this special offer now.]( Did You See the Big News?! Digital Marketing Powerhouse Neil Patel Is the 2024 Bootcamp Opening Keynote Speaker Making his first-ever appearance at AWAI's Copywriting Success Bootcamp, we couldn't be more excited to announce Neil Patel as our opening keynote speaker for our 2024 Bootcamp. Neil is Co-Founder of Crazy Egg and Hello Bar, a digital marketing powerhouse, and a New York Times Bestselling Author. If you're active in our world, you're well aware of [Neil's renowned expertise]( in the "big four" of digital marketing today — SEO, content marketing, social media, and leveraging AI — and his brilliance in how to make it all work together simply can't be matched. For new and aspiring copywriters, his 2024 Bootcamp keynote will be a "must-see" presentation. For more information about the 2024 Copywriting Event of the Year, [check out the details here.]( Happening This Week … Monday, August 19 at 11 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. Monday, August 19 B2B Writers International — Ask Me Anything with Lisa Christoffel B2B Writers International Members Only Location: [B2B Writers International Facebook Group]( For coaching the week of August 19, B2B Writers International members will have access to a post pinned to the Featured Posts section on Monday morning. If you have any questions you'd like help with that week, just put them in the Comments of that post, and Managing Editor Lisa Christoffel will answer throughout the week. Not yet a B2B Writers International member? [Click here to join!]( Thursday, August 22 at 12 p.m. ET Circle of Success August Town Hall Circle of Success Members Only Location: [COS Member Page]( (Live Events) Join us for a private discussion with COS members. Friday, August 23 at 11 a.m. ET FREE Webinar and Q&A — The Best Digital Copywriting Projects All Members Welcome! Location: [Details Here]( The digital copywriting opportunity has a few projects (or 10!) that could be the "perfect fit" for you … no matter whether you want to write short copy, long copy, success stories, online content, landing pages, social media, emails, video scripts, blogs, or anything in between. And a good digital copywriter can stay busy — and make a very comfortable living — with just a handful of regular clients! Tune in on Friday, August 23, at 11 a.m. ET for our next Inside AWAI session, "The Best Digital Copywriting Projects," as digital copywriting expert Nick Usborne and AWAI Learning Chief Pam Foster give you a crash course on writing for this growing industry as well as specific tips for getting started and maximizing your income. 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](. New Series … How'd You Meet Your First Client … Artistically inclined Ashley Jonkman found passion through writing early on in her adult life, but other pursuits soon filled her days. Then when the pandemic presented a unique opportunity to write for a nonprofit, her efforts blossomed, and she's been in demand ever since. Check out how she got her first client … I began writing for a choir that I sing in, as a volunteer position. It was Covid lockdown and our ensemble wasn't meeting to rehearse or perform, so the artistic director had the wonderful idea of sending a newsletter to our singers and supporters, to keep us connected, in a sense. I began interviewing members of the choir and telling bits of their life stories to our audiences. That volunteer position grew into a job as an administrator of the group, where I became responsible for all of the forward-facing communication. From that starting point, recently I've been working for nonprofits to provide their marketing materials and copywriting on their websites. I've also done a fair amount of lifestyle and spirituality writing for religious websites. My favorite type of writing is interviewing subjects and making their stories come alive for others to read. Ashley's [advice to fellow writers]( starting out is: "There are people in this industry who want you to succeed and are willing to help you get there. If you present yourself as someone who's willing to be humble, flexible, and teachable, there are jobs and opportunities for you. If you are friendly and approachable, with the ability to hone your skills, doors will open for you!" So true, Ashley! How about you? I'd love to hear how you connected with your first client. Send your story to askkatie@awai.com with "First Client" in the subject line. FLASH SALE: Get in on the "giving economy." If you dream of breaking free from the daily grind at your 9-to-5 … … and you're ready to turn your love of writing into a full-time career … The "giving economy" is a perfect way to do it. It's a massive, fast-growing $2.62 trillion industry that's created plenty of opportunity for writers of all experience levels. There's a low barrier to entry … Hardly any competition from other writers … And with around 10 million prospective clients, your chances of landing that first high-paying client … and the next … and the next … … are exponentially higher. That's exactly why we created our new self-paced training program, How to Make Money and Find Meaning Writing for Nonprofits. And right now, you can grab it and SAVE BIG! [Check it out.]( My Picks for You This Week [Monday Morning Jumpstart: Business Is a Journey of Self]( Ted Capshaw and Jade Trueblood talk about how self-improvement impacts all aspects of your life, including your writing business. [My Defining Moments: How I Bridged the Gap from Underdog to Success — in Just Two Years!]( Lynelle Suan shares the three core building blocks she used to attain her dream of full-time writing — and how leaning into who she is ended up being a big part of her success. [Build and Grow Authentic Communities to Increase Traffic, Build Lists, and Sell Products]( Heather Robson shares the importance of building an online community and how it can help a business succeed. TODAY: You Get It All for Just $249 $49!!! The biggest hurdle to becoming a professional, paid writer is simply getting started. This is the answer: It's a vast arsenal of our very best writing and business-building resources … to help you set up your writing business FAST … Like over-the-course-of-a-weekend fast! It includes all the tools, templates, resource lists, guides, and fee schedules you'll need to launch and run a successful writing business. [Grab The Writer's Starter Kit now!]( [WritersWanted.com]( This week — 2,137 are looking for writers, designers, and more on [WritersWanted.com](. Here are just a few of them … Spotlight Jobs of the Week Nonprofit Copywriter Mad Innovative Part-time, Remote We are seeking a dedicated and talented Nonprofit Copywriter to work with us on a part-time, freelance basis. Create content that inspires action, whether it's donations, volunteerism, or community engagement. Senior Copywriter Inizio Evoke Full-time, Remote We are looking for a Senior Copywriter to join our incredible and growing team. If you have experience with science and healthcare, a curiosity for why humans make the health decisions they do, and a desire to be the lead writer on your brands, then this just might be the role for you. Proofreader TekWissen Contract, Remote In this role, you will be proofreading and editing copy for: digital content, direct mail, video scripts, collateral/marketing communications, website and landing pages, SEO, email, thought leadership, Resource Hub articles, and more. You can find all of these jobs and thousands more on WritersWanted.com. BRAND-NEW Free 5-Part Video Training Series: Be an In-Demand Copywriter Join AWAI President Rebecca Matter as she energetically shows you how to start living the writer's life as a successful, "thrive from anywhere" copywriter. She'll walk you through the benefits of this enormous opportunity — like very good pay, a flexible schedule, and huge demand … And cover what you DO need to get started making great money … and what you don't! No previous writing experience is necessary … The cost is zero dollars … And the training will take just about an hour of your time … an hour that can change your life dramatically. You don't want to miss this! [Claim Your FREE Access Now]( 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!]( Your ALL-ACCESS Key — Just $1! Get instant access to this exclusive B2B writing community and ALL their private resources, including … - All the success roadmaps … - 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! [Go Here for More Details]( AWAI's Member Success Team Is at Your Service Have any questions, comments, or concerns? Get in touch with our Member Success Team! They're eager to help you just like they helped these members who wrote in to sing their praises … You have been most helpful. I can't thank you enough. Shane made my day! He took note of my issue and quickly responded with the materials I requested. It's exactly the type of dedicated customer support I've come to expect from AWAI over my eight-year association but will never take for granted. Such a nice, friendly person. Thanks so much to the entire AWAI family for educating and encouraging us. :) Rep was very helpful and polite. You are all so nice and incredibly professional, it's truly amazing. Very prompt and courteous help. I really appreciate the help. --------------------------------------------------------------- Trouble viewing this email? [View in your browser, here](. CHANGE OF ADDRESS? 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