LOADS of paid writing gigs to choose from

[The Writer’ s Life]( April 23, 2019 Hi {NAME}, During the recent send-off celebration for Kathie Lee Gifford after 11 years at The Today Show, her two children were asked to share insights about her as a mom. They simultaneously said her advice on success was to, "Find something you love to do and then figure out a way to get paid for it." We agree! When you love what you do — and what's not to love about the writer's life?! — your days will seem more rewarding and enjoyable. Nick Usborne says in order to find work you truly love as a writer, you FIRST have to find a place of abundance … So you can pick and choose which of the many paid writing opportunities you enjoy writing most. And today he's going to show you where that abundance is, and how to navigate the abundance of writing projects. Nick has been in copywriting and marketing for 40 years now! He was the pioneer who helped businesses realize writing for the Web is different … creating a huge opportunity for trained online copywriters. And this month, he's agreed to take on a new set of apprentices … Working directly with an experienced mentor like Nick as a Web Copy Apprentice is the fastest way to get up and running as an online copywriter who commands the highest fees. And with his hands-on training, feedback on your work, and additional coaching to help you bring clients to you, your success is virtually guaranteed. [>> Go here now to see exactly how Nick will guide you from zero to well-paid writer in a matter of weeks, so you can do work you love.]( To your success, Rebecca Matter President, AWAI Writing Apprentices WANTED! Online copywriting expert Nick Usborne is taking on a small number of eager copywriters to train and mentor directly with him … In just 12 weeks, you'll walk away with the skills, confidence, and a professional portfolio of critiqued samples to prove you have what it takes … PLUS, a plan to bring qualified clients to you. [First come, first served. Go here to claim your spot now.]( To Find Work You Can Truly Love, You First Need to Find a Place of Abundance By Nick Usborne [Love Your Work — written word abstract in letterpress wood type printing blocks] When the pickings are slim, your choices are severely limited. For example, many years ago, I was looking for a job as a creative director in an advertising agency. I was living in Toronto at the time. That's a very specific job description, within one particular industry … in one city. How often would there be an opening for someone to apply for that job in the city of Toronto? Hard to say. But maybe two or three times a year. So when the first opportunity arose, I jumped at it. Did I love that job? Not really. I really liked the people I worked with. But I didn't much like the company, and left after about a year. For a lot of people, in a lot of industries, that's how it goes. With limited options, we take what we can get. Are we going to love our job? Sometimes that just feels like a luxury that is way beyond our reach. That's how I felt … right up to the point when I started working for myself as a freelance copywriter online. Suddenly … I was in a world of abundance, and could choose the kind of work I truly loved. Let me show you how you can do the same. The abundance of the Web … Today, pretty much every business, organization, and nonprofit has to have a website. They're all active on social media. They're all sending out emails and e-newsletters. Many are publishing other materials like online case studies, digital white papers, videos, and e-books. AND … they are doing everything at a higher and higher rate of frequency … - All those web pages need updating, over and over again. - They're sending out more and more emails and newsletters. - For social media, companies need to publish something new pretty much every day. In other words, companies are struggling to keep up with the demands of the digital marketing age. They just don't have the resources in-house to stay ahead. They NEED to find qualified freelancers to help them. That's what I mean by abundance. Okay, so with that much opportunity in writing for the Web, how do you know which one is right for YOU to get started? Let's take a look … Three reasons to choose the work you'll really LOVE to do … First … You're going to enjoy your work and your life a whole lot more if you love what you're doing. Think of your friends, neighbors, and relatives. How many of them truly love the work they do? I'm guessing not too many of them. This puts us in a wonderful position as writers. We really can make that choice. Second … You're going to do much BETTER work if you love what you're doing. This is so true. I have been making my living as a copywriter for decades now, and the very best work I have done is the work I enjoyed doing the most. I think I have been professional and hard-working on every project. But with the best will in the world, you'll never be able to do your best work if you DON'T love what you're doing. Third … Loving what you do makes it easier to land new clients and projects. Yes, you're entering a world of abundance. But, you still have to get out there and beat the bushes for work. It's not automatic … but you'll have a good idea where to look. When you love your work, you can tap into a powerful energy that drives you forward. It gives you the drive to get out there and ask for work. Better still, when you love what you're doing, your prospect and clients can FEEL that positive energy and are way more likely to say YES! Now, let's find the online copywriting work YOU would love to do! 1. What kind of industry appeals the most? Write down your top three choices from this list … I would love to focus on … Health and Wellness Sports and Fitness Home and Garden Food and Drink Travel and Tourism Home Improvement Automotive Fashion and Jewelry Consumer Electronics Money and Investment Education and Training Sustainable Building Music and Entertainment 2. Decide what kind of writing project you think you would enjoy the most. Maybe you see yourself as a hard-core sales copywriter. Maybe you prefer to write serious editorial content. Or perhaps you're more of a conversational writer, ideally suited to writing blog posts and content for social media. If you're more of a technical writer, you'll find a home writing product reviews, buyers' guides, case studies, or white papers. Same deal … write down your three top choices … I would love to write … Online long-copy sales letters E-newsletters Promotional emails Blog posts Web content pages Lead generation pages Product reviews Buyers' guides E-books Online advertorials Video scripts Social media content 3. Let's consider the type of company or organization you see yourself working for … and whether they're going to be local or not … I would love to work for … Small companies Mid-sized companies Large companies Local clients National clients International clients Wrapping it up … Obviously, you don't need to feel bound by the choices you make while reading this article! I just want to give you a sense of the scope of the opportunity. I want you to understand that you have choices. I want you to know that in this world of abundance for freelance writers and copywriters, you get to choose the kind of work you'd truly LOVE to do. If you want to join us, step one is to get the [training]( you need … so you can stand tall and say, "I'm ready to love my work!!" Do you have any questions about getting started with writing for the Web? Please share in the comments [here]( so we can guide you. Congratulations to Contest Winner Wendy Howarter — Living a Writer's Life She Loves! In March, we held a writer's life contest on our Facebook page. We asked our members to write a post describing their writer's life using the hashtag #WritersLife and tagging our Facebook page @AmericanWritersArtistsInc. One of our contest winners of a GoPro camera is AWAI Member Wendy Howarter. Wendy was able to retire in her 40s (!) thanks to the writer's life. She shared some beautiful pictures (above) with us on Facebook and had this to say about her writer's life: Many people ask how I was able to "retire" and move overseas in my 40s. The short answer is — I have found my writer's life! Becoming a freelance copywriter allowed me to quit a stressful, 50+ hour per week job and travel extensively, while working from anywhere. It's been scary at times, but I have become more of a risk-taker, and much more confident, outgoing, and brave. I now pursue a passion, not just a paycheck. If you wonder whether it was worth it, the answer is a resounding YES! We're sure anyone living the writer's life would agree with Wendy when she says it was worth it. The best part about Wendy's writer's life is the fact that she's pursuing a passion … They say when you like your job, it doesn't feel like work. Who wouldn't want that?! If you missed the March Writer's Life Facebook Challenge, don't worry. We're doing another one this month. Head over to our [Facebook page]( to get all the contest details and then tell us what the writer's life means to you. We love to hear your stories! Bootcamp 2019 is Sold Out But You Can Still Join Us LIVE! AWAI will be livestreaming the entire Copywriting Bootcamp May 14 -17, 2019, so you can watch each presentation as it takes place in real time all with the click of a button, on your phone, tablet, or computer — from anywhere in the world. You'll even get access to actual Spec Assignments from real companies looking to hire writers like you … no resume, cover letter, or experience required. Don't miss your LAST and Only Chance to Experience the Copywriting Event of the Year … [Claim Your Ticket Now and Save $1,500!]( Start earning $2,000 … $5,000 … even $10,000 per project, plus royalties. These are industry-standard rates. People hiring for this type of writing project expect to pay them. Our Smart Start LIVE: Copywriting Crash Course is your opportunity to learn the basics of writing great copy … practice with hands-on exercises … even learn how to get your first paid clients! [Get all the details now!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Trouble viewing this email? [View in your browser, here](. For questions or requests: [contact us online](. --------------------------------------------------------------- ©2019 American Writers & Artists Inc. Do you know of someone who would benefit from reading The Writer's Life? Simply direct them [here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------- American Writers & Artists Inc. 101 SE 6th Avenue, Suite A Delray Beach, FL 33483 (561) 278-5557 or (866) 879-2924 Ensure your subscription delivery. 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