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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- March 29 – April 2, 2021 Hi {NAME}, Hope you're having a nice Saturday. Before you get too much further into your day, I wanted to share this note from six-figure B2B writing expert Steve Slaunwhite: Hi Week in Review Readers … I'm looking for new and eager writers to turn into highly-skilled B2B experts. I'll train these protégés, giving them all the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to generate a six-figure income with confidence. I'm REALLY excited that in this new live training, I'm doing a much deeper dive into how to land high-quality clients — those that become regular clients or even retainer clients. I'm adding more ready-made prospecting templates and scripts too. I'm also going to do a follow-up Q&A session a few weeks after the 12 weeks of live training to see where everyone is at, answer questions, and keep people on track. Looking forward to working with you, Steve Steve also wanted me to let you know he's prepared to give you a LOT of hands-on guidance including personal feedback during the time you'll work together. He'll show you how to write the most in-demand projects marketers are asking for today. Plus … Steve's thought of everything you need to succeed: Ready-made scripts, templates, prospecting emails — and even a set of professional writing samples for your portfolio! Registration is open now, so if you'd like to work directly with Steve as your mentor, make sure you read his invitation right away. [B2B Writing Recruits Wanted.]( Happy Weekend! And, Happy Easter! Katie What's Trending Just Published: The April Barefoot Writer Need proof that the paid writer's lifestyle will work for you? Look no further than our April issue of Barefoot Writer magazine! Our feature stories alone are enough to inspire even the most doubt-filled outsider — from EG Orren's massive trek across North America (while getting paid to write along the way), to Steve Coombes "family first" approach to life and the domino effect paid writing has had on related business efforts, to Chris Orzechowski's blow-out writing success that's given him permanent freedom from a job that just didn't fit … I'll put it this way: Our April issue gets the wheels moving for you. All that, on top of terrific articles about escaping writing traps, putting your clients first, and choosing a path through the eyes of, well, a squirrel … you're bound to get a lot out of this issue. Enjoy! — Mindy McHorse, Executive Editor, Barefoot Writer You'll find the April issue on your myAWAI Member Page. Not a member of the Barefoot Writer Club yet? [Click here to join]( over 30,000 fellow writers who are part of the Club! Writers Needed!! (Don't Miss This Weekend Opportunity) Businesses need your writing expertise right now … And they're willing to pay. Big-time. Fortunately, it happens to be one of the easiest writing assignments to learn, and the fastest way to get paid as a writer. And did I mention the predictable monthly writing income? AWAI Success Andrew Murray breaks down the "[blogging for clients" opportunity]( to show you who you could write for, how retainer deals work, and more. If it sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, I encourage you to grab our popular blog writing program while it's currently on sale until Sunday at midnight (the deal is incredible!). It will have you ready to answer the demand, and also show you how to create and monetize your own blog, giving you TWO income streams as a writer. [Check out the details here.]( Happening This Week … Tuesday, April 6th at 1 p.m. ET Circle of Success Master Class COS Members Only Location: [COS Events Page]( Circle of Success members are invited to join Marcella Allison for a LIVE master class on how a new mentoring model can help close the success gap. If you aren't familiar … Marcella is CEO of Copy Harvest, the Founder of the Titanides, and AWAI's 2018 Copywriter of the Year. She's also a regular — and very popular — guest at our annual Bootcamp. This master class will not only be a great opportunity to get expert advice from a highly successful copywriter, it'll also be a chance to connect with Marcella a bit in case you have the pleasure of meeting her in person at our next Bootcamp! Tuesday, April 6th at 7 p.m. ET Circle of Success Live Q&A with Steve Maurer COS Members Only Location: [COS Facebook Group]( One of the many benefits available to all Circle of Success members is a weekly live Q&A with professional copywriter and Circle of Success member Steve Maurer. Steve goes live on the COS Facebook Group every Tuesday evening for a laid-back Q&A session with his fellow COS members, where you can ask him ANY of the copywriting or freelancing questions that have been gnawing at you. Even if you don't have any questions at the moment, this is a great way to get to know some of your Circle of Success peers! Circle of Success is the industry's most comprehensive and personalized level of copywriter training. It takes you from where you are now … to successful, six-figure working copywriter — in the timeframe you want. [Click here]( to learn more. Thursday, April 8th at 2 p.m. ET Writer's Coffee Break — LIVE Chat and Q&A All Members Welcome! Location: [AWAI Facebook Page]( Join AWAI's Director of Training Jade Trueblood this Thursday as she chats with AWAI-trained copywriter and working freelancer Sunni Baerwalde. Sunni runs her own business full-time where she does a bit of everything … website management, blogging, social media, event materials, and more! Join them to hear how Sunni managed to start her own successful and flourishing freelance writing career doing what she loves. They'll also open up the floor for any questions about how you can do the same! Friday, April 9th at 12 p.m. ET Pre-Bootcamp 2021 Webinar Bootcamp 2021 Attendees Only Location: [Bootcamp 2021 myAWAI Member Page]( You've probably heard by now that we decided to push back our next Bootcamp again from May to October 2021 (just to be safe!) … but between now and then, we'll still have plenty of pre-event content to get you motivated, prepared, and excited for the best Bootcamp ever! Postponed from last month … THIS month, Bootcamp 2021 attendees are invited to join AWAI's Learning Chief Pam Foster on Friday for a LIVE talk about making this your breakthrough year as a copywriter — with or without a niche! Friday, April 9th at 1 p.m. ET Wealthy Web Writer Member Update Wealthy Web Writer Members Only Location: [Wealthy Web Writer Member Site]( The mindset you approach your business with can have a big impact on your level of satisfaction, your success, and your stress levels. In this month's Wealthy Web Writer Member Update, Heather Robson will explore three mindsets that can help writers enjoy their business more, improve their productivity, and get better results. Heather will go over … - How to shift your mental set point and why this makes such a difference - The most important thing to do before talking to a potential client - A simple mindset shift that will have enormous impact on your business … and your life Plus, you'll hear about what's coming up on the Wealthy Web Writer site and must-read content that's been added recently. You'll also have a chance to get your questions answered live during the call. Not a Wealthy Web Writer member? [Click here to join!]( For more of what's happening this week … Check out the AWAI Calendar. With so many opportunities to learn each week, you can make sure you never miss a thing by staying connected to the [AWAI Calendar of Events](. [Hurry – Offer Ends Suday at Midnight!]( THIS WEEKEND ONLY: $300 OFF BEST-SELLING BLOGGING PROGRAM Studies show that 84% — more than 1.7 billion people — make buying decisions based on information they read in blogs … Which means serious earning potential for you as a writer! Blogging is one of the surest and fastest paths to freelance writing success … If you're looking to make money as a writer today — this is it! [Go here now for details.]( Editors' Picks [Break Into Copywriting with Blog Writing!]( By RACHAEL KRAFT With this one simple skill, you can follow just six steps and break into the world of well-paid writing. This fun writing specialty opens a gateway for you to a variety of writing opportunities. [Where's the Fun in B2B Copywriting? (Hint: Almost Everywhere)]( By STEVE SLAUNWHITE B2B isn't only a great path for writers because of the money, variety, demand, and low competition. Steve Slaunwhite says B2B writing projects can also be a lot of fun! [9 Marketing Experiments You Can Use to Grow Your Business]( By HEATHER ROBSON Do you avoid new marketing strategies because you fear they'll fail? Try doing experiments instead. Here are nine marketing experiments to get you started … [4 Ways You Can Make the Case for Hiring You as a Freelancer]( By JEN PHILLIPS APRIL Just like you make the case to prospects for why your client's product or service is their best choice, you can make the case to your prospects that you, the freelancer, are their best choice. Here are four ways to do that. [If I Had to Start Over as a Writer … Here's What I Would Do]( By GUILLERMO RUBIO To make a great living as a writer, you can start off with short, fun, in-demand projects. Here are five reasons to pick this path to copywriting success. 5-Day Copywriting Crash Course — Just $129 $49 Skilled writers are in NEED in 2021! Get the basic skills you need to charge professional fees — starting next week! Join Katie and Rebecca LIVE online, and together we'll: - Super-charge your writing skills so you can earn higher fees from the start … - Instantly boost your confidence with the power to give your writing clients exactly what they need … - Uncover the secrets of persuasion that the highest-paid writers use … - Unlock the secret, four-part structure of copy that works — Impress your next client with this … - Make you look like a genius with our favorite editing tricks … And SO MUCH more! You'll even get a simple blueprint for attracting your first client — so you can start earning right away. All for just $129 $49. [Starts Monday, April 12. Get in Here!]( Celebrating Your Success 🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations Barbara and Teresa … You're making us proud! [Barbara's Facebook Post] [Teresa's Facebook Post] Here's a throwback "first client" story for you … see if you can guess the expert from the picture! "My first client was my dad! At age 16, I wrote a sales letter for his business that landed him two new clients. (And got me a raise in my allowance!) Ever since then, I was hooked on making a living as a writer. I launched my freelance B2B writing career on August 3, 1995. I remember the date because I typed it out on paper and pinned it to my bulletin board. Here's a picture of me holding a letter from my very first client, Triangle Marketing Group. By the way, I keep this photo pinned to my board as a reminder of just how far I've come in this business. (You can see all the tack holes from where I've moved it around.) [AWAI expert posing with his first sales letter 26 years ago] It wasn't always easy because I started part-time while juggling a full-time sales job. Sometimes I was writing at night and on the weekends, but I was determined to live the writer's dream. Two years later, I quit my job and was writing full-time. I had secured enough paying clients that in my first year as a freelance writer, I made over $70,000." Congratulations on your 26-year freelance career as an in-demand B2B writer, Steve Slaunwhite. And, thank you for always "paying it forward" with our AWAI members! Do you have a win you'd like to share too? Send me the details at askkatie@awai.com. We'd love to celebrate with you! Become a Paid Writer in 30 Days This free blueprint shows you how. Just follow the steps outlined to get up and running in a matter of days … And to make $2,500 in a month, even if you're just starting out. [Access the Blueprint Now.]( AWAI's Member Success Team Is at Your Service [AWAI's Member Success Team] Have any questions, comments, or concerns? Get in touch with our Member Success Team! They'll help you just like they helped these members who wrote it to sing their praises … Customer Support at AWAI is the BEST! Thank you for everything you do! I appreciate the rapid response I get from AWAI. FIRST-CLASS SERVICE. QUICK RESPONSE. VERY HAPPY Ha! Always appreciate the professionalism, courtesy, and promptness. 😊 This company has Excellent customer service. Thank you. AWAI is always a pleasure talking/conversing with your staff! DirectResponseJobs.com This week — 417 companies are looking for writers, designers, and more! Spotlight Job of the Week Aha Media Group Healthcare Marketing Writers [ahamediagroup.com]( Location: Remote Aha Media Group is a healthcare content agency. Our services include copywriting, content marketing, content strategy, and writing training. Our content empowers people to make the most important healthcare decisions of their lives. We're looking to create long-term relationships with full-time freelance writers who are: - Experienced: Successful candidates have demonstrated experience creating digital marketing content for healthcare clients, are practiced and comfortable with stakeholder interviews, and know SEO. - Passionate: Our writers are dedicated to the art and science of plain language, fluent in digital content best practices, and tell stories with energy and flair. - Health literate: Our strongest candidates distill complex healthcare topics and communicate them clearly and compassionately to a patient. - Collaborative and quality conscious: The best candidates enjoy working as part of a team to consistently deliver quality content. [Click here to get more details.]( Here are some of the other jobs posted on DirectResponseJobs.com this week. Check them out today. - [B2B Copywriter at Mowry & Savage]( - [Marketing Copywriter at Community Brands]( - [Grant Writer at Second Harvest Food Bank]( - [Copywriter with Subscription Experience at Aquent]( 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](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Trouble viewing this email? [View in your browser, here](. CHANGE OF ADDRESS? [Contact us]( with both your old AND new information. 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