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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- April 5 – 9, 2021 Hi {NAME}, Wouldn't it be fun to make some extra money in your spare time on Saturdays? Once you're done reading Week in Review, of course! :) Our friend Nick Usborne found a way to make a passive income working only 1-3 hours on weekends. And I'm not talking about a small income either — Nick's made well over $450,000 since he started writing his "spare time" website project, and his income keeps growing. That's amazing for doing something he really enjoys! I asked him how his project was doing so far this year, and he told me … The Money-Making Website I'm best known for is my site about coffee. I launched it about 15 years ago now. I love the site, and still work on it. It has made me literally hundreds of thousands of dollars in passive income. But … sometimes people say, as politely as possible … "Hey Nick, that's all well and good … but that was 15 years ago. What about now? Can you still make a go of it in 2021?" Challenge accepted! At the beginning of this year, I launched a new site, this one about mushrooms. It's early days, and it hasn't made me much money yet. But, as I work on the site, all the signs tell me this will do as well as my coffee website. I have lots of work still to do. But writing about a topic I love doesn't feel like work anyway. So the short answer is, "Yes, this method works as well now as it did 15 years ago!" That's great news! Of course, Nick isn't the only one who's using a hobby website to make good money. Kathy W. made enough writing about tomatoes to pay for graduate school expenses for her two children. And Holly H. makes over $100,000 a year writing about work-at-home opportunities for women. I'd love to hear that you're the next writer building your very own passive income stream, writing about what you're passionate about in your spare time. As Nick said, now's a great time to get started! Check out more stories and discover how you could join them [here](. Hope you're having a nice weekend, Katie What's Trending Good News … You Can Still Join Us for the New Copywriting "Crash Course" Folks are already streaming into our new Copywriting "Crash Course" training group and striking up conversations … The first live session (with me!) starts Monday. And, even though registration officially closed … I don't want you to miss out. So … If you're quick, you can still get in — for the VERY last time — [right here](! This is your chance to get the essential writing skills you need to ride the "wave of opportunity" that's coming our way this year. Starting Monday — the next five days are going to be packed full of life-changing writing secrets. [Grab one of the last spots right here]( and let Rebecca and me help kick up your writing skills to pro level in less than a week! Join Us for a Free Webinar and Q&A on Thursday at Noon ET! How to Make Your First $1,000 as a Freelance Writer Ready to live the life of a well-paid freelance writer? Rebecca Matter and Pam Foster will show you different ways to make your first $1,000, and then how to build from there, in the free Inside AWAI webinar taking place Thursday, April 15 at 12 p.m. ET. Once you're on the other side, you'll have the confidence you have what it takes to be successful. And you'll know how to build more and more income in the months that follow, so you can achieve your financial and writing goals. Together, Rebecca and Pam will reveal: - The $1K milestone and what it means to your career confidence and momentum - 3 easy projects you can offer clients NOW, to get from zero to your first $1K - How to present those projects to clients: what to say and how to get a YES - 3 tips on making this happen RIGHT AWAY - Recommendations on how to build from that first $1K They'll also answer your questions during this [Facebook Live event](. See you Thursday! Listen in … How Andrew Murray Is Financing His Outback Adventures (and How You Can Build a Passive Income Stream, Too) Andrew Murray and his wife wanted to explore Australia's wide-open spaces, living and working from their 4×4 truck camper year round. So he set a goal to build his income from his Money-Making Website to the point where it can sustain their on-the-road lifestyle. In this interview, Andrew talks about his most important goals, his ideas for achieving them, and what things are working best so far. Because of his experience with Money-Making Websites, Nick Usborne is answering Andrew's questions about bringing more traffic to his site, increasing the site income, and more. This interview is hosted by Heather Robson, Managing Editor of Wealthy Web Writer. As a special bonus, Heather has opened up this [exclusive member content]( for one week for Week in Review readers. So if you're interested in growing a passive income, you'll find it invaluable to listen in. Happening This Week … Every Day This Week! Copywriting Made Simple: A Crash Course in Persuasive Writing — Live Facebook Event Members with Copywriting Made Simple Only Location: [Copywriting Made Simple Facebook Group]( This week, Rebecca and I … along with a few of our favorite all-star guests … will be LIVE in our Q&A sessions for our Copywriting Made Simple Crash Course. We love this chance to personally answer any questions you have about copywriting, building a successful writing business, or anything that's on your mind! There will be a live session EVERY DAY this week in the private Facebook Group where you'll also access the course materials, ask questions, keep each other accountable and learn directly from me, Rebecca, and the team. [You can still sign up today, if you go here.]( Tuesday, April 13th 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. Wednesday, April 14th at 12 p.m. ET B2B Writing Success — Ask Me Anything with Lisa Christoffel B2B Writing Success Members Only Location: [B2B Writing Success Facebook Group]( Every week, B2B Writing Success Managing Editor Lisa Christoffel is online in the private Facebook Group for a live coaching hour. B2B Writing Success members can ask Lisa about anything … business-building and client questions, copy you'd like some feedback on, getting started in your B2B copywriting endeavors … just ask away, and she'll be there to give you the advice you need! Thursday, April 15th at 12 p.m. ET FREE Webinar and Q&A: Inside AWAI: How to Make Your First $1,000 as a Freelance Writer All Members Welcome! Location: [AWAI Facebook Page]( Ready to live the life of a well-paid freelance writer … full of freedom, choices, and the income you want? Let's get you to that first important milestone — making your first $1,000 as a writer. During Thursday's FREE Inside AWAI webinar, AWAI President Rebecca Matter and AWAI Learning Chief Pam Foster will show you different ways to make your first $1,000 paycheck, and then how to build from there. They'll also open the floor for any of your questions! You don't even need to register! Just go to our [Facebook Page]( on Thursday to join the live webinar. 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](. Write in Your Spare Time and Make $3,500 (or More) Every Month from Home "Spare time" writers have it made! They write in their spare time, choose their own topics (usually hobbies or passions), and never deal with clients. Best of all, they make $400, $1,000, $3,500 (or more) every month. It's a great way to have an extra financial "cushion" to weather any storm. [Click Here for All the Details.]( Editors' Picks [Should You Get Your Ducks in a Row?]( By ILISE BENUN If you want to make money as a copywriter, having a solid structure for your business can be the confidence-builder you need. Here are three reasons why … [Three Ways You Can Make Money Writing — Without Having to Find Clients]( By NICK USBORNE Nick spends 1-3 hours a week writing about a topic he's passionate about. In return, he generates income three ways — without a single client. [Business Challenge: The "Choose Your Own Marketing" Adventure]( By REBEKAH MAYS When it comes to marketing your writing business, doing some trial and error is useful. Here, you'll find five different marketing methods you can try. [A Content Writer's "Gap" Opportunity]( By ANDREW MURRAY Marketers had to shift from trade shows and in-person sales calls to online marketing, which created a huge demand for writers to provide content projects like those highlighted here … [Make Money Writing in B2B Using "What You Know"]( By LISA CHRISTOFFEL You can earn good fees as a writer, and it's easier to get started when you use your work experience as your "foot in the door." Here's how to leverage your industry knowledge like these writers did … Ready to "Dip Your Toes" in the Copywriting World?! If you have dreams of being a paid writer, but aren't sure which path to take or how to get started … This 3-hour "Crash Course" is tailor-made for you. Right now, Rebecca and I are pulling back the curtain of the most lucrative writing industry in the world. We'll personally show you everything you need to know about the writing skill that can transform your life — and your income — forever. If you're searching for the fastest, surest way to earn a living with your writing … This is it! We go live Monday, so this is your LAST CHANCE to join us … [Get the Details Now — It Starts Monday!]( Celebrating Your Success 🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations Vernon and Cris … You're off to a great start! [Vernon's Facebook Post] [Cris' Facebook Comment] 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! Living The Writer's Life: EG Orren [Hurricane 'Orren' Sweeps Through the World of Copywriting]( EG Orren says the only disaster she hasn't experienced is a hurricane … But her rise from green newbie to successful copywriter — earning more than $17K in just 10 weeks when she first began — feels a bit like one of those awe-inspiring storms. Leaving behind her former career as a concert photographer, EG travels the continent working with music industry clients across four different time zones. Discover more about how she created her "nomad" copywriting career and how she became a "consultant" rather than just an "order taker" … Free Blueprint: Make $2,500 as a Writer This Month Just follow the steps outlined … And get up and running in a matter of days. It's all laid out for you in detail. [Check Out 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 … Thank you for your help. It is always appreciated! I am sending you a virtual cupcake in appreciation. 😉 Superb, as always! The customer service department at AWAI is awesome! You guys always help us members when we have a problem or obstacle in our way (like my full-time "get-by" job I have). Thank you so much. I am glad to be a member of AWAI. Every interaction I've had with AWAI has been positive. I am blown away by my experience with AWAI. Everything, including this support, has been top notch! DirectResponseJobs.com This week — 449 companies are looking for writers, designers, and more! Spotlight Job of the Week Blackboard Senior Copywriter [www.blackboard.com]( Location: Remote Blackboard's Marketing and Enrollment organization is looking for a knowledgeable, results-oriented Senior Copywriter to join our client-facing delivery team and work directly with our Higher Education partners as well as with various internal stakeholders. We're focused on helping our clients navigate marketing and recruit students confidently by making data-driven decisions that address the big challenges facing their institutions today. As Senior Copywriter, you will be responsible for the copywriting of marketing assets that drive enrollment growth for institutions. There will be a heavy emphasis on using data and analytics to refine the messaging approach and optimize conversions. This position is a blend of analytical and creative responsibilities, requiring a clear understanding of best practices related to digital marketing, direct response, SEO, social media, and content marketing. You will need to be a self-starter who is able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team environment. While not directly client-facing, the success of this position depends upon your commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. [Click here to get more details.]( Here are some of the other jobs posted on DirectResponseJobs.com this week. Check them out today. - [Copywriter at Yeti Coolers]( - [Website Content Editor at Blue Shield of California]( - [Graphic Designer at Corsair]( - [Copywriter at MakeSpace]( Direct Response Jobs is the free Job Board included with AWAI's The Accelerated Program for Six-Figure Copywriting. 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