What’s holding you back?

Let’s see if we can get you started, shall we? October 28, 2024 [The Writer’ s Life]( "Everything you need is already inside." — Bill Bowerman Happy Monday, {NAME}! I have a sign in my office that reads … "One Day or Day One?" [One Day or Day One?] Like many people, I can easily delay starting on something that feels big … And name loads of reasons why tomorrow … next week, or next year … would be better. But this sign reminds me that things take a while. Overnight success isn't real … And the only way to "start the clock" is to "put foot on path." (Thank you, Ted Capshaw!) Because you don't start moving forward until you [take that first step](. So, what is it that you want? To finally start your writing career? Level up your current one? Add a new passive income stream? Totally change direction and start something new? And what's holding you back? What's the reason for pushing it out to "one day" … or convincing yourself you'll never be able to do it? In this week's [Monday Morning Jumpstart,]( Ted and Jade work to identify what specifically is causing you to delay … And give you some insights into how to "fix it." One reason writers often delay even getting into the game of writing for money is the inability to make decisions and get started. If that's you, {NAME}, [go here now](. You just need to join a club full of writers who can motivate you to move forward, give you insights into how to succeed, and connect you with training to start taking on the MANY paid writing opportunities this industry offers. [>> This is that club.]( 😉 To your success, Rebecca Rebecca Matter President AWAI Inside this issue: - [Monday Morning Jumpstart: All the Reasons We Don't Start]( - [8 Essential Copywriting Skills to Launch a Lucrative Career]( - [Oregon Mom Matches Salary While Working Less in Switch to Freelancing]( Monday Morning Jumpstart: All the Reasons We Don't Start What's holding you back from going after what you really want? Whether it's starting a new writing business, leveling up a current one, or totally changing direction … In this week's Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI Chief Success Officer Ted Capshaw and AWAI Director of Training Jade Trueblood ask you to home in on what specifically is causing you to delay … and give insights into how to "fix it." [Head over to today's Jumpstart now …]( Now Accepting New Writers If you want … - high-paying gigs, - predictable writing income, - greater flexibility … AND the satisfaction that comes with LOVING what you do for a living … Then getting accepted into our influential club can set you up for everything you're looking for in a writing career. NOTE: Your acceptance window will be closing soon! [Apply Now]( 8 Essential Copywriting Skills to Launch a Lucrative Career Can you talk your friends into trying new restaurants, your kids into eating vegetables, or your boss into giving you the lead on a plum project? 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