7 ways to make money with storytelling

And the science behind “once upon a time” September 2, 2024 [The Writer’ s Life]( "You're never going to kill storytelling, because it's built into the human plan. We come with it." — Margaret Atwood Hi {NAME}, Most writers know the most effective way to grab attention, communicate a message, and move people to action is to tell a story. But have you ever wondered WHY that is? Science is giving us some answers … Researchers at UC–Berkeley have found that certain regions of our brain literally "light up" when we're told a story. And as if that weren't crazy enough … It may be because our brains are reacting as if we're experiencing what's going on in the story! One possible reason: Neuroscientists have found that when you're really into a story, the brain releases oxytocin — the chemical associated with love, trust, and empathy. Now, why should you, a working or aspiring copywriter, care about all this? Well, it's not just fiction that this happens with … It's with ALL kinds of stories, including those in sales copy! This is why a well-told story in your sales letter or in an ad can be far more powerful than a list of features and benefits. And if you're just starting out, you might start with [writing articles](. It's a quick and easy way to get into the well-paid writing game and put your storytelling to use! If you're interested, [go here to get my process for writing articles that get published](. (And possibly get a byline and a paycheck too!) And then check out today's featured article on seven different ways you can make money with storytelling. If you're good at writing stories, there is money to be made! To your success, Rebecca Rebecca Matter President AWAI Inside this issue: - [Monday Morning Jumpstart: Freedom as a Writer]( - [7 Ways to Make Money Storytelling]( - [Digital Copywriting Pioneer Nick Usborne to Join Us at Bootcamp 2024]( - [Moment of Kismet Leads Corporate Communicator to New Life of Flexibility and Fulfillment]( Monday Morning Jumpstart: Freedom as a Writer How do you define freedom? Is it having a certain amount of money, a certain amount of time away from work, or something else? Your definition will ultimately guide you toward living the writer's life you want. [Head over to today's Jumpstart now …]( Last Day to Get a Paid Byline Don't miss your chance to access the two-hour workshop Get Published, Get Paid. This is where I will personally show you my own process and give you my template I use to write content for AWAI, Copyblogger, Writer's Digest, and others. I want you to USE it, so you can get PAID as early as next week. Not just by me and AWAI … But by companies everywhere. [Get access before the clock runs out!]( 7 Ways to Make Money Storytelling By Rebecca Matter Stories do much more than simply entertain us. They also influence the way we think, and even what we feel. Stories have the power to sway the way we see the world … not to mention our decision-making processes. That's why telling a good story is one of the most powerful skills you can have as a writer. And it's an easy way to make your copy memorable — as well as profitable. So today, I'm going to show you how you can use your story-writing skills to boost your income, and where to find the most lucrative story-based writing jobs. [Continue reading here.]( TODAY! Get all this for $1 … 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]( Announcing … Digital Copywriting Pioneer Nick Usborne to Join Us at Bootcamp 2024 If you don't know Nick, he's a web copywriting pioneer with over a quarter century of experience helping companies large and small with all elements of their online marketing … He's worked with Disney, Yahoo, the New York Times, the U.S. Navy, Apple, Citibank, and many other "big" names! He was also among the first to embrace AI before it was "a thing." [Continue reading here.]( Moment of Kismet Leads Corporate Communicator to New Life of Flexibility and Fulfillment Witness Leslie Blaize's remarkable journey: from losing her corporate communications job to flourishing as a freelance copywriter. Discover how she found her niche, built a platform, and enjoys the freedom of the writer's life. [Read her inspiring story here.]( Free Training: Inside the Ever-Growing Demand for B2B Writers Friday, September 6, at 12 p.m. ET 👇 [Access Instructions Here]( Featured Writing Jobs You can find these jobs and thousands more on [WritersWanted.com](: Senior Writer – Stand Together Full-time, Hybrid (Arlington, VA) Stand Together is searching for a Senior Writer passionate about utilizing narrative storytelling to address society's most pressing issues. This key role will leverage your expertise in crafting compelling narratives to convey our vision and advance our mission in a way that drives action. --------------------------------------------------------------- Communications Writer - PRI Global Contract, Remote US Develop ideas for proactive content and storytelling. Work closely with subject matter experts across the company to gather information and get approval for public release. Develop concepts and copy that resonate with the target audience. --------------------------------------------------------------- Content Creator & Script Writer – Assetmark Full-time, Concord, CA Developing and writing content executive presentation speeches. Developing and writing scripts for video and other media content, including podcasts. Trouble viewing this email? [View in your browser, here](. 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