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7 tips for ensuring it’s a success September 27, 2024 [The Writer’ s Life]( "Nothing in life is worthwhile unless it's kind of hard to get there." — Carli Lloyd Hi {NAME}, Writer groups, accountability groups, masterminds … Having support, encouragement, and the camaraderie that comes from being surrounded by like-minded people who know and understand what you're trying to accomplish can be very beneficial. You also gain the benefits of the group's collective experience and the power of more minds working together on creative ideas and solutions. Circle of Success member Brad Dunsé gives credit to his group for helping him find success … But as you'll see from his article today, forming an "effective" writing group — one that delivers on your intentions and goals — takes some planning and proper execution. So, before you join or form one, check out his plan … It will ensure you not only connect with the right people, but also get the most out of the time you spend. 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[So make sure you sign up before midnight tonight!]( To your success, Rebecca Rebecca Matter President AWAI Inside this issue: - [7-Point Checklist for Your Successful Buddy Group Liftoff]( - [7 Tips for Writing a Blog Post Your Reader Can't Put Down]( - [This Guitar-Playing Former Truck Driver Is on the Road to Success]( 7-Point Checklist for Your Successful Buddy Group Liftoff By Brad Dunsé My wife and I were in the Detroit airport catching a connecting flight back to Minneapolis from AWAI's 2017 FastTrack to Copywriting Success Bootcamp and Job Fair … When we got to our gate, we noticed there was no attendant and only a handful of passengers standing around. The plane was parked outside, and the posting showed everything was still on time, but there wasn't a gate attendant in sight. Fifteen minutes after the scheduled departure time, an airline representative told us they grounded the plane for repairs, and they moved our flight to a different plane at a new gate. Turned out, it wasn't much different at the new gate, we were told they also grounded our second plane for repairs. We were told to march ourselves down to the third gate. I leaned over and told my wife, "If they ground this plane for repairs, we're renting a car and driving home." I was getting nervous about this airline's ability to get us off the runway to a safe trip back home. Fortunately, the third aircraft got the job done. Looking back, as much as it was an inconvenience to gate hop, I sure was glad they went through a preflight checklist. If they hadn't, there could have been a big disaster. I noticed something about that experience … It's much like starting a successful buddy group. A preflight checklist can also prevent potential disaster … or at the very least, a lot of setbacks. If you want to start a buddy group, here's a seven-point preflight checklist to help give you a successful liftoff. [Continue reading here.]( Midnight Deadline: $400 Writing Challenge (NEW writers ONLY!) 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! Today's your last chance to get in … [Go here now!]( 7 Tips for Writing a Blog Post Your Reader Can't Put Down Whether you're a freelancer working with clients or you publish your own blog, writing an effective blog post is an acquired skill. But, it's a skill that can be learned fairly easily with some basic knowledge and practice. That's why we're here to share our best tips for writing a blog post to help make the process as quick and easy as possible. Use the following steps to craft a high-quality blog post that engages readers and makes them eager for more. [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]( Living the Writer's Life: This Guitar-Playing Former Truck Driver Is on the Road to Success You'll often find Frank Mitchell relaxing and playing guitar. In fact, other musicians know him as "the fingerpicking guy" because of his skill at that particular style of play. Although music is a huge part of his life, Frank prefers to write in silence and is working hard to build his dream writer's life. 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