A message from Steve, free training, and upcoming events from AWAI

[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW September 2 – 6, 2024 --------------------------------------------------------------- Hi {NAME}, "I'm looking for a few eager writers to become my next B2B Writing Apprentices." – Steve Slaunwhite, six-figure B2B writing expert That's the message Steve asked me to pass along to you … He's taking on a small number of copywriters to train as his protégés. Join him for this 10-week, in-depth training and you'll gain the knowledge, skills, and tools you need to become an in-demand B2B writer. You'll get hands-on instruction, mentoring, and private one-to-one feedback directly from him! With Steve as your mentor and coach, you'll learn step-by-step how to write all the most common types of in-demand B2B writing projects that clients need, from simple paid assignments such as writing a web page or blog post to the more strategic B2B projects like case studies, email campaigns, and white papers. Not only is Steve going to show you how to write them all, but you'll also be given five practice assignments to help build your B2B writing skills, confidence — and even more importantly — your portfolio. And after the training ends, he'll be choosing five writers to hand a $1,000 check to for what amounts to just a few pages of copy. [Go here now to get all the details on how you can work directly with Steve.]( Hope you're having a great Saturday. Katie Yeakle Co-Founder & Executive Director AWAI What's Trending … The Easiest Writing You'll Ever Do! Get Started for Just $59.40 [Click here]( to discover how you can learn one of the most versatile, valuable, and in-demand skills you can have as a copywriter. And … it's … Easy to learn … Easy to write … Easy to land clients with … And, we all know that "easy" means you're far MORE likely to succeed … and far LESS likely to get stuck or quit out of frustration. Yet not all copywriting projects check all the "easy" boxes. But this one does. I think you'll be excited when you discover what this "hidden in plain sight" opportunity is. And how easy it is for you to get started now doing something you already know how to write! [Check it out here.]( Shortcut to Success? Read the Just Published September Issue of Barefoot Writer "Need more brain power? Then our September issue of Barefoot Writer is perfect for you. Not only will you discover shortcuts to being more creative and productive, you'll also learn the quickest path to a long-term successful writing career as well as how to land that first client without stress. "We're all about making things easy around here, and this issue does the trick — while still getting you to where you want to be in your writing career. Enjoy!" — Mindy McHorse, Executive Editor, Barefoot Writer Your membership entitles you to access this month's brand-new issue of Barefoot Writer magazine. You'll find it on your myAWAI Member Page. Check it out today! Not a member of the Barefoot Writer Club yet? [Click here to join]( over 30,000 fellow writers who are part of the Club! If You're Not a Well-Paid Copywriter Yet … Join Us for 3 Hours and Start Your Writing Career A copywriting expert wants to personally show you everything you need to know about the easiest, surest path to a successful writing career … In just three hours! You'll discover how to write some of the easiest and best-paying projects … … and the simple, concrete steps you can take to launch your writing career on the easiest and smoothest path. Plus, you'll get a practice writing assignment … and even walk through some copy reviews to help you improve your own writing and approach. [Reserve your spot now to spend three hours with an industry leader.]( Get Ready to Learn 9 Key Lessons for Freelancing Success … Legendary Copywriter Bob Bly to Take the Stage at Bootcamp 2024 Bob Bly is an AWAI Advisory Board member … a Bootcamp-attendee favorite, AND a legendary copywriter with over four decades of experience and more than 100 published books to his name. You're not going to want to miss a minute of Bob's Bootcamp presentation, where he'll be sharing nine lessons he's learned in over 40 years of freelancing. For more information about the 2024 Copywriting Event of the Year, [check out the details here.]( Happening This Week … Monday, September 9 at 3 p.m. ET COS Town Hall with Special Guest Mark Ford Circle of Success Members Only Location: [COS Events Page]( Join us for a private discussion with AWAI Founder, author, entrepreneur, publisher, real estate investor, filmmaker, art collector, and consultant to the direct marketing and publishing industries, Mark Ford. He is going to be giving you insights and business advice to move the needle on your business. Monday, September 9 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. Tuesday, September 10 at 2 p.m. ET B2B Writers International — Ask Me Anything with Lisa Christoffel B2B Writers International Members Only Location: [B2B Writers International Facebook Group]( Tuesday, Lisa Christoffel and B2B Writers International will host a live 15-minute training session about How to Write a Company Blog, followed by a 45-minute open office hour on Zoom (link to be posted in the Facebook group on September 9). For the office hours, bring any business or client questions, any copy you'd like feedback on, or just stop in for the training and stay for the discussion. Not yet a B2B Writers International member? [Click here to join!]( Tuesday, September 10 at 3 p.m. ET Accelerate Your Writing Career in 10 Weeks All Members Welcome Location: [Access Here]( To learn about a super-fast-growing industry with massive demand for eager and hungry writers with projects that are short and easy to learn, and with no hype selling involved … please join us for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Master Writer Steve Slaunwhite. You'll discover why B2B writing offers one of the surest and fastest paths to a satisfying writing career with just a handful of clients. Steve will share tips on setting up your newfound writing business … including selecting a target market that suits your skills, your interests, your background, and your experience. He'll share his techniques for reaching out to new clients … getting that all-important first meeting … and then turning that meeting into a real, live, paying client. Plus, he'll be covering the impact AI will have on B2B writing — and how you can use it to write better and faster copy! Wednesday, September 11 at 4 p.m. ET Digital Copywriter: Reality Blog Challenge Kickoff Digital Copywriter Members Only Location: [Digital Copywriter Events Page]( It's an exciting time for Digital Copywriter … time to choose our Reality Blogger for 2025. And it could be you! Tune into this live webinar to get your questions about the Challenge answered and to receive helpful tips so you can make the most of this huge opportunity. Not yet a Digital Copywriter member? [Click here to join!]( 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](. A Mind-Blowing Stat 🤯 Can you imagine getting $38 back for every $1 you spend? Marketers can, because that's exactly what they're earning every time they use this one project! And it's an easy project for copywriters to learn … It's formulaic, takes only about 30 minutes to complete, and is rarely longer than a page or two … Oh, and you can get paid $250 to $350 for each one you write — and up to $5,000 to write them consistently for a client. Think you know what it is? [See if you're right.]( New Series … How'd You Meet Your First Client … A former teacher, Shaira Kadir decided to try education as her first niche. To her surprise, that wasn't where her first paid work came from. Here's what she had to say … During the Circle of Success orientation for new members, I told Pam (Foster) that I'd spent four weeks emailing 95 UK companies that create online CPD courses for teachers. But my efforts hadn't landed me a single paying client. However, the next Saturday I received a LinkedIn message from the founder and creative director of a London-based creative agency that works with big multinationals. He needed freelance help with some B2B copy. I was really surprised to hear from him! When we spoke on Tuesday, he said he was impressed with the mini-campaign I did for The AWAI Method™ (posted on my LinkedIn profile). Yesterday, I was given a trial paid assignment — read a report from their client, write copy for two LinkedIn posts and the tiles for two carousels. Today, he and his colleagues were impressed by what I had produced and I shall continue to support them on this project! Just goes to show how well an AWAI assignment works for your portfolio! Perseverance and persistence paid off for Shaira — and they can for you too! Put yourself out there on LinkedIn and then be open to possibilities. 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. My Picks for You This Week … [No B2B Writing Portfolio? No Problem!]( Here's how to build the "dream" portfolio (even if you haven't written for a "real" client yet), based on the most common writing samples B2B clients request when interviewing a freelance writer. [How Many Pages Does My Copywriter Website (Really) Need?]( This is one of the most-asked questions by copywriters building their website. The truth is that copywriter websites only need 7-8 pages to get started. Here's what they are … [Transform Your Writing Career with This Coveted Skill]( Get paid for something you already know how to write. 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Despite the fact my questions could appear to be very obvious and could be considered to be 'stupid' questions, Shane treated me very professionally. He was very helpful to me. Thank you Shane & Thank you AWAI! Outstanding! You really spelled it out! Thank you for the fine points, I have been going back and forth, now I can make an intelligent decision and create a clear path in setting up my copywriting business. There are so many things to consider however, you have immensely helped me narrow it down. Thank you, Thank you. Great service and response. I love what AWAI does for aspiring writers. Appreciate the prompt replies and support by the Member Success Team. --------------------------------------------------------------- Trouble viewing this email? [View in your browser, here](. CHANGE OF ADDRESS? [Contact us]( with both your old AND new information. 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