AWAI – Week in Review, Two Spotlight Jobs of the Week, and More ...

[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- July 13 – 17, 2020 Hi {NAME}, Earlier this year we lost our dear friend, colleague, and true champion of copywriters, Clayton Makepeace. He is missed deeply by all of us who loved and admired him. And, while everyone in the industry knew Clayton as a masterful copywriter … the man single-handedly launched the alternative health industry with one of his promos …  … he was an even greater teacher. If you were lucky enough to have spent any time at all him with, you immediately discovered that one of his greatest joys was helping up-and-coming writers. To honor his legacy, his widow Wendy and I have come up with a special way for us to continue to keep that joy going and "pass the torch" to the next generation of rising star writers. [You can read about it here.]( And, as Clayton always signed his eletters … Yours for Bigger Winners, More Often, Katie What's Trending Exciting News for Writers Searching for the Perfect Niche! Monday at 12 Noon (Eastern), AWAI president Rebecca Matter will be hosting a very special presentation with a "surprise" guest … It's free – and you're invited. The topic? A fascinating look at the BEST Niche for New Writers, BY FAR! With so much opportunity for writers in today's digital marketing world – and so many paths you can take – the biggest challenge for most new writers unsure what they want to write about … is choosing the best path! But in reality – there IS once niche that's PERFECT for new writers. - The writing is short and easy to learn … - There's very little (if any) direct selling … - It's a HUGE market, growing at $1 trillion a year … - And there's massive demand for skilled writers. During Monday's presentation, Rebecca and her special guest will tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about this amazing niche – including the wide variety of fun projects you could be writing … insights on how to write them … and how much you could be paid for each one. So … if you're looking to launch your writing career the FASTEST and EASIEST way possible … don't miss this exclusive event! Simply [click here]( and we'll send you an email reminder a few minutes before the presentation's set to begin. See you Monday at Noon! [Please Answer These 8 Questions — A Quick Survey That Can Lead You to Financial Freedom as a Freelancer]( As a copywriter, you have a superpower. You're in possession of a financial valuable skill that can reward you financially and otherwise – year after year after year. But as is the case with any form of new-found wealth, it's what you do with the money you earn from Day One that will have the greatest impact on your life. Truth is, I've spoken to countless copywriters who started earning large incomes very quickly … Only to express regret that they didn't have wealth-building strategies in place that allowed them to leverage their new-found wealth into a level of financial security that would allow them to enjoy life to the fullest. At the same time, we know other copywriters who followed proven wealth strategies that allowed them to achieve complete financial independence much, much faster than those who didn't. Naturally, we'd like you to be in the latter group, rather than the former … Which is why we'd like to begin this important conversation with you today. To get the ball rolling, [your answers to these 8 questions]( will help us formulate a plan for sharing powerful money strategies used by the wealthiest freelancers we know. This should only take about two minutes of your time. In exchange for your help, we'll make sure you're among the first to see these strategies – insights from money experts we're confident will be just as transformative as the writing skill you're now mastering. Hone Your Skills with Professional Feedback The three fastest ways to improve your writing skills are to write, to get feedback on your writing, and to learn from the work of others. Wealthy Web Writer regularly hosts Practice Assignments that provide you the opportunity to put your writing skills to the test and to receive feedback or learn from the feedback given to others. You'll start with a "mock" brief that mirrors what you might get from a client … You'll have a deadline for your submission … And your work may even be selected for review during a live webinar. Upcoming Practice Assignments on Wealthy Web Writer include Writing a Blog Post and Crafting a Project Pitch. [Don't miss you chance to rapidly improve your writing skills!]( Free Blueprint: Become a Paid Web Writer in the Next 30 Days Wealthy Web Writer Founder Rebecca Matter has created a simple blueprint that shows you how to earn $2,500 to $8,000 as a writer in the next 30 days. And if you decide to try it out, you can gain access to every resource, webinar, article, and how-to video you'll need to execute that blueprint for just $1. [Get the blueprint here.]( [Replay Now Available FREE Webinar — Inside AWAI: Write to Improve the World (And Make a Great Living Doing It!)]( In yesterday's deep dive into Cause Marketing, Mindy McHorse and I discussed - The 10 most common types of cause marketing campaigns - Why this is a terrific specialty for ANY copywriter - Reasons your skills are in-demand by BOTH companies and nonprofits - How to use the MORAL approach to write for a cause campaign - Tips for creating your own Cause Swipe File - And more! If you missed it, you can now watch the replay of this eye-opening session on how you can make a fulfilling career out of writing for a cause. You can watch the full replay [here](. Tuesday, July 21st at 7 pm ET Circle of Success Live Q&A with Steve Maurer COS Members Only Location: [COS Facebook Group]( Welcome all new Circle of Success members! Every week, COS members can meet with professional copywriter and fellow COS member Steve Maurer for a laid-back Q&A session on the COS Facebook Group. Join Steve on Tuesday evening to ask him ANY of your copywriting or freelancing questions that have been gnawing at you. Wednesday, July 22nd at 12 pm ET Circle of Success Mastermind Meeting — Live Webinar with Steve Coombes COS Members Only Location: COS Live Events Page Another benefit for COS members is live Mastermind Meetings with a different expert every month. On Wednesday, COS members can join special guest Steve Coombes for this month's meeting on The Magic of Virtual Networking: How to Build a Network of Referral Partners. Networking plays a huge rule in launching and building a successful freelance writing career, but that can be tricky these days while everyone is staying home. Catch this session to hear advice from a working copywriter on ways you can still network from your home office. Friday, July 24th at 12 pm ET Copywriting Crash Course Q&A with Kaite & Rebecca Members with Copywriting Crash Course Only Location: Copywriting Crash Course Member Page On Friday, Rebecca and I will be live for our Q&A session in the Copywriting Crash Course program where we'll personally answer any of your questions. You can ask us anything about copywriting or the freelancing opportunity, and we'll provide you with the answers you need to get started with your successful writing career. Friday, July 24th at 2 pm ET Industry Insights & Opportunities — Live Chat with Guillermo Rubio All Members Welcome Location: [AWAI Facebook Page]( Tune in on Facebook LIVE this Friday as AWAI Events Manager Jade Trueblood chats with top copywriter and email expert Guillermo Rubio about why email remains the #1 marketing channel for businesses … and how you can take full advantage of it. Editors' Picks [With This Type of Copywriting, You Could Make $150,000 a Year]( By SANDY FRANKS The need for well-trained web copywriters is growing by leaps and bounds. Here's your chance to get trained by an expert and have the potential to earn $150,000 a year. [You Just Landed a Website Project … Now What?]( By HEATHER ROBSON When you land a website project, you're in for a lot of fun. But also a challenge. This 8-step will help you deliver a result that thrills your client. [How to Get Past the Anxiety of Starting Your Freelance Business]( By JULIA BORGINI Jitters and butterflies are always part of the mix when you're stepping out of your comfort zone … to start a new B2B freelancing business, to pick up a new client, to take on a new service. Follow these tips to move through that anxiety and put your best foot forward. [Escape the "Gap of Shame" by Regaining Control of Your Time and Effectiveness]( By MINDY MCHORSE Are you caught in the "Gap of Shame"? The upheaval of the pandemic has trapped more people in that uncomfortable area, but you can escape when you follow these five steps. If you want to become a paid writer this year … Join our special writer's club that gives you everything you need to get established as a paid writer — fast. Members get: - Tips on how and where to find paid writing assignments you'll love … - Loads of monthly expert insights to strengthen your writing … - Roadmaps that show you how to land high-paying clients … - An extensive Pricing Guide filled with over 70 different kinds of writing projects, and how much to charge for each … - Members-only writing contests with a chance to win up to $300 each month … - Special access to a member page where you can get all of your questions answered … - And so much more … Membership is 67% off until July 19th at midnight … and you can try it out for an entire year, risk-free! [» Click here to grab your new-member discount.]( Celebrating Your Success [Congratulations to Chris Pawar, Marilyn Woelk, Kristin Harbaugh!!! Winners for The Writer's Life B2B Email Writing Contest]( [Click to watch online]( 🎉🎉 And, a BIG "First Client" Shout-Out to Sean VanZant 🎉🎉 Hey Pam! I got my first official client in doing a [site audit](! I am working on the first site now. And I have another one to also "experiment" on 🙂 I used your client brief you made, use some of the script regarding starting a conversation with a client, and they worked great! I had a phone meeting with her this morning, and am going to use my Web Design skills to help her even more. I am listening to Module 9 of [The Accelerated Program](, and it inspired me on how much you gave it you're all when you first started with AWAI. And, boy did it pay off for you! Thank you for all of the help and encouragement you have been to me so far! I will pay it forward 🙂 [Living the Writer's Life: Dean Buse The 'Professor of Marketing' and His Mission to Help Entrepreneurs]( From Indiana to Oregon to Rwanda, Dean Buse has followed his calling as a teacher of writing and marketing. Since taking the Accelerated Program for Six-Figure Copywriting back in the late 1990s, he's used his writing skills to help business owners add specificity and impact to their writing. Enjoy this inspirational story about the "professor of marketing" and his mission to help business owners succeed … Did you have a win this week? Let's celebrate it! Did you get great service for our All-Star Member Success Team? Send me the details at askkatie@awai.com! New on DirectResponseJobs.com Two Spotlight Job of the Week Revival Point Jr. Direct Response Copywriter for Male Dating and Supplement Market Compensation $50,000 to $75,000 Annually (plus commission) Benefits Offered 401K, Medical Employment Type Full-Time Why Work Here? "Work from home, competitive pay, semi-flexible hours, benefits, strong company mission" We are looking to hire a full-time copywriter to write to our men's dating and supplement readers, who's base salary would be $50-75K + commission. We are looking for someone who is less experienced, but very motivated and looking to grow. You'll get to work at a company that has sold over $30M in products through copywriting on our journey to hit $100M in sales per year within the year 4 years. There will be a huge opportunity to grow here – the pace is fast and dedication to quality is high both in copywriting and among the entire team in general. For all the details, click [here](. Financial Marketing Pros [financialmarketingpros.com]( Copywriting Assistant + Researcher (a Full-time Financial Copywriting job) We're looking for an early-career copywriter who is willing to put in the work to succeed. We are a marketing agency that specializes in helping financial services businesses generate leads through multiple channels (radio, TV, digital, email, direct mail). This position starts with a large amount of research and copywriting admin, and a small amount of copywriting. As you prove yourself you will have more opportunities to write copy and grow your income. We also help you grow by consistently investing in copywriting reviews from expert copywriters. You'll be working with a well-established company and a small team with decades of experience and a proven track record of results. We are based in California but our team is 100% remote – so you can work from anywhere. [Get more details here.]( Here are some of the other jobs posted on DirectResponseJobs.com this week. Check them out today. - [Blogging for The Oakleaf Group]( - [Copywriting for The Humane League]( - [Health Copywriting for Icon Health & Fitness]( - [Copywriting for Airbase]( Direct Response Jobs is the free Job Board included with AWAI's The Accelerated Program for Six-Figure Copywriting. To find more companies looking to hire copywriters and more, visit [DirectResponseJobs.com](. Your AWAI Weekly Planner With so many opportunities to learn going on each week, you can make sure you never miss a thing by staying connected to the [AWAI Calendar of Events](. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Chatbot Copywriting Mastery & Certification]( Facebook Messenger Chatbot Marketing [B2B Biz Launcher 3.0]( Check-in Call [Circle of Success Live Q&A with Steve Maurer]( Get your questions answered by professional Copywriter and fellow peer, Steve Maurer, in our COS Facebook group. June 21 Tuesday --------------------------------------------------------------- [Cirlce of Success Mastermind Meeting]( The Magic of Virtual Networking: How to Build a Network of Referral Partners – with Steve Coombes [Web Copy Apprentice]( Why Writing for the Web is Different [Writer's Starter Kit]( Weekly Office Hours July 22 Wednesday --------------------------------------------------------------- [Chatbot Copywriting Mastery & Certification]( How to Find Your First Gig July 23 Thursday --------------------------------------------------------------- [Crash Course Q&A]( Join Rebecca Matter for a live Q&A session to have your questions answered! [Industry Insights — Live Chat]( Join our discussion with Guillermo Rubio, a top copywriter and email expert to explain why email remains the #1 marketing channel for businesses and how you can take full advantage of it. 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