3 letters that build massive confidence in writing

This word may be small, but the impact is powerful… October 4, 2024 [The Writer’ s Life]( "What we do every day matters more than what we do once in a while." — Gretchen Rubin Hi {NAME}, Out of the mouths of babes … Today's issue was inspired by a lesson Katie Yeakle learned from my kiddos during a visit to my home. But don't let the little messengers fool you — it's a BIG idea that can transform your mindset and what you accomplish. It's a tactic I use all the time — and you should too! And while it's super simple, it's extremely powerful. Before you dive in, though, I want to make sure you're reading our [Barefoot Writer magazine]( every month. In my totally unbiased opinion (hee hee) it's the BEST magazine in the industry. 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At noon ET today, Sandy Franks, my favorite copy chief and teacher, is going to share 10 reasons why EVERY writer should learn how to write sales letters … Before reverse-engineering one LIVE to show you why they really aren't that hard to learn (despite the common fears and misconceptions!). You won't want to miss this rare opportunity to learn from a master … [Grab the access instructions here.]( Inside this issue: - [Writer Confidence from Three Little Letters]( - [The Zeigarnik Effect: Finish What You Started]( - [Fine-Arts Grad Charts Path to Top Financial Copywriter]( Writer Confidence from Three Little Letters By Katie Yeakle "This is the day I'm going to do a full-arm balance" (aka a handstand). I'll say this out loud tomorrow morning … just like I have most Tuesday and Thursday mornings recently. I'll mention it to my husband as he's making his coffee and I'm brewing my tea. I'll think about it while I'm driving to the yoga class where this feat will occur. I'll picture myself going up into this pose of grace and strength as I climb the stairs to the studio, walk in, and get situated on my mat. My confidence will grow as my teacher leads us through the series of poses that all support doing full-arm balance. And, even though in my mind this should have happened already … it hasn't. Or, actually … let me rephrase that … It hasn't happened … YET. [Continue reading here.]( Last Chance: Free Access to AMAZING Perks Through Writing Discover how to get everything for FREE, from weekend getaways to five-star meals to home improvement … Using ONLY your writing skills! The benefits that come with this kind of writing are limitless. You'll learn why this is and how to get these bonuses yourself in our special report, 130 Amazing Perks and Freebies for Barefoot Writers — yours FREE when you subscribe to Barefoot Writer. (Hurry — discount expires tonight!) [Save Now — Click Before Midnight]( The Zeigarnik Effect: Finish What You Started By Rebecca Matter I have a fairly large walk-in closet in my office … Half of it is packed with business books, binders, notebooks, old journals, AWAI programs, old laptops, and more. But the other half … It's filled with more books than I could ever read … workout programs still in the packaging … binders full of half-baked business ideas … Every time I walk in, I'm reminded of all the things I've started — and never finished. It's human nature … We get excited about the next thing. And if you're at all entrepreneurial like me … even just the slightest bit, you're filled with ideas … things you'd like to do … Maybe you even take them as far as starting … Any chance you can relate? [Continue reading here.]( Our industry lives and dies by GREAT sales copy. And, as a writer, you can be the one to wield that power — and help companies grow their sales exponentially through the letters you write for them! Join us TODAY at noon (ET) for a LIVE TRAINING EVENT with legendary copy chief Sandy Franks. [Save your seat here.]( Fine-Arts Grad Charts Path to Top Financial Copywriter Aaron credits AWAI with providing the tools and resources he needed in the early days of trying to prove himself as a copywriter and along the way — including industry leaders he met at Bootcamps who've become lasting friends and consultants. [Read the rest of his story here.]( FREE Training Series: Be an In-Demand Copywriter Get immediate access to our BRAND-NEW training today — completely free of charge! In five fast-paced video lessons, you'll learn … - why copywriting is such a valuable skill to have … - why you don't need any past experience to be successful … - why copywriters can earn so much and which niches pay the most … - how to ditch the 9–5 and enjoy ultimate freedom writing from anywhere … - the one writing project businesses need most and the simple formula to writing it … - and much, MUCH more! 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