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And there’s plenty of work out there waiting for you September 26, 2024 [The Writer’ s Life]( "Investing in yourself is the best investment you will ever make. It will not only improve your life, it will improve the lives of all those around you." — Robin Sharma Hi {NAME}, It's been incredible connecting with our success stories and up-and-coming writers this week at Bootcamp. #PUMPED But if you are still working on getting your writing career up and running, this issue is for you. 😉 Whatever you want your writing career to be, other writers have already done it. And you'll have a much easier time when you follow the instructions of those who have successfully navigated the path before you. Inspired by other people's success, Circle of Success member Lisa Bjornstad set out on a journey to do just that … After taking numerous AWAI programs, attending Bootcamp, and doing a lot of marketing research, she finally followed the advice we had been sharing to land her first client using LinkedIn. And NOW, she's officially on her way. Today, Lisa is sharing the steps she followed because she's (I'm quoting her 🙂) "delighted to help other members get their first clients." I love that pay-it-forward attitude — thanks, Lisa! Of course, if you're just starting out in this world of well-paid writing and feel unsure where to even start … [>> I want you to try this. <<]( We've created it specifically for newbies who need a little push forward … so you can get into the writing-for-money game in a matter of days, armed with some skills, experience, and confidence. [THIS will get you moving forward]( … making money with your writing. To your success, Rebecca Rebecca Matter President AWAI Inside this issue: - [How LinkedIn Got Me Where I Wanted to Go as a Writer]( - [9 Action Steps to Building the Ideal Writer's Life (Even If You're Working Full Time)]( - [Car Restorer Shifts Gears, Boosts Personal Happiness Through Copywriting]( How LinkedIn Got Me Where I Wanted to Go as a Writer By Lisa Bjornstad For a long time, I had dreamed of being a copywriter. Living the writer's life, being my own boss … Setting my own hours, working when — or even if — I wanted from wherever I wanted. I'd taken all the necessary steps to get there. I had completed several copywriting courses (thanks, AWAI!) and — if I may be so humble — received rave reviews on my spec assignments. I joined the Circle of Success. My mindset was primed and ready. ("I can do this! Nothing, but nothing, is going to stop me now!") Heck, I'd even been to Bootcamp! There was just one thing missing: my first client. [Continue reading here.]( Total "Newbie" to Paid Writing? If You Dream of Being a Well-Paid, Work-From-Anywhere Writer, BUT … - You've NEVER written a word of copy … - You've not done ANY training … - You have ZERO samples, no portfolio … THEN WE'VE CREATED SOMETHING EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU! A BRAND-NEW training program with ONE SOLITARY GOAL … to get you paid! [DETAILS HERE]( 9 Action Steps to Building the Ideal Writer's Life (Even If You're Working Full Time) By Liz Farr I'm still pinching myself to make sure it's real. When I first made the decision to become a copywriter, I attended a conference in Atlanta sponsored by the New Zealand–based global accounting software company Xero. A friend brought me to the VIP party, where I met the U.S. president of Xero and the VP of global marketing. They were interested in working with me — after all, it's not every day that you meet a business-to-business (B2B) copywriter who's also a CPA. That's been the story time and again since I began working full time as a B2B copywriter for the accounting industry. Within a year, I was on track to make more than I ever did in my 16 years working as an accountant. I'm living the dream. I work from home, where part of my daily routine is daily dog walks around the neighborhood. I'm free to travel with my husband, and I ditched the suits and heels and replaced them with sweats and sandals. So, how did I get here? [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]( Car Restorer Shifts Gears, Boosts Personal Happiness through Copywriting A success in the car restoration field, Elias Christeas had found that the demanding days in the shop were wearing him down. Ready to start a new chapter, he decided to listen to his wife's suggestions about AWAI's copywriting program. 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