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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- April 19 – 23, 2021 Hi {NAME}, Party at Noon, Tuesday!! (You're Invited … RSVP Early — It's Free!) Just a reminder that you can still sign up for Tuesday's Circle of Success Virtual Open House, hosted LIVE by me and an exciting roster of special guests and experts … Our theme is How to land your first check as a writer … FASTER! And, you just need to [go here]( and sign up for FREE! Tuesday's Open House will have a little bit of everything … - Great stories about how AWAI members achieved writing success (and how you can copy them) … - Tips for turbocharging your writing career … - The hottest writing niches to be looking at right now … - The fastest (and surest) way to earn your first check as a writer (and grow your income from there) … - How to jump-start a stalled writing career … - Exciting news about actual companies and Copy Chiefs who are looking for new writers right now … - A very special "surprise gift" for all live attendees … - And a whole lot more! Longtime Week in Review readers are no strangers to the enormous impact Circle of Success membership can have on new writers. With its lifetime access to industry experts, mentors, coaches, an entire library of professional writing and business-building resources, and the entire AWAI organization and all of our experts to champion your success … It's no wonder so many "Circle" members have had their quick-rise-to-success stories featured right here in Week in Review as well as throughout the industry. But as the Circle of Success experience gets bigger and better month after month … it's been known to take a 120+-page invitation letter just to begin to describe the benefits and the many, many ways you can put this incredible resource to work for you! Which brings us full circle to our Circle of Success Open House, happening LIVE on Tuesday, April 27th at Noon, Eastern Time. Instead of you reading through hundreds of benefits — we explain to you how Circle of Success works … And let you hear from actual members about all the ways they used Circle of Success to leapfrog their writing careers … and achieve the six-figure writer's life much faster than they ever expected. Will you have an opportunity to join Circle of Success if you want to? Yes! (And I promise you, those who attend the Open House live will get an amazing deal!) But I want to be clear: Our Circle of Success Virtual Open House is NOT a sales presentation. It's for anyone who's interested in Circle of Success and wants to know more about how and why it works so well for writers who are SERIOUS about success. There is zero obligation to join or buy anything. [So please join us LIVE if you can on Tuesday.]( Attendance is free. My guests and I will answer ALL your questions in real time following the "official" portion of the event. (In fact, you can submit your questions now if you like, on the Event Page right after you [sign up](!) And I promise — we'll help you in any way we can, and have a blast doing it! If you can't join us live — [sign up anyway]( and I'll make sure you get a rebroadcast of the event the very second it's available, so you don't miss a thing. See you Tuesday! Katie What's Trending Congratulations to the 8 AWAI's Bright Future Scholarship Winners! We're excited to announce that we've awarded eight AWAI Bright Future Scholarships, each worth $10,000 of credit toward any AWAI program or service. Two of the awards were given in memory of two individuals who played a big part in AWAI's success and growth, AWAI Co-Founder Don Mahoney and our great friend and industry superstar Clayton Makepeace. AWAI Bright Future Scholarships are awarded to AWAI members whose essay submissions display a clear interest in learning the craft of copywriting, indicate a willingness to advance the skills they already have, and express a dedication to living the writer's life. Drum roll please … And the winners of AWAI Bright Future Scholarships for April 2021 are: Amata Abatcha Shirley Avellino Inga Black Laurent Duperval Steve Nelson Fayo Sanwo (Clayton Makepeace Award) Valerie Sulzinski Dennis Wu (Don Mahoney Award) AWAI is proud to be investing in our members who are committed to living the writer's life. We were going to award five scholarships, but after reading all of the inspiring submissions, we added three more winners! Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone who submitted an entry. For over 24 years, AWAI has been changing the lives of our members who come to us with a dream of being a well-paid writer. Today, we are making a huge difference for eight members who will be able to pursue their writing goals. We look forward to seeing how AWAI's Bright Future Scholarship transforms your writer's life! You'll be hearing more from our winners in the weeks to come. Our 21-Day "Get Your First Writing Client" Challenge Kicks Off Friday We're bringing in THE client-getting expert for writers, Ilise Benun, and for 21 days, she wants to guide you through the easiest system ever for landing your first client … And landing a lifetime of clients after that! Ilise has helped thousands of writers and creative professionals land clients in her 30+ years in this industry. And during this Challenge, you'll get 21 days of "Mission Briefings" and action steps that only take 30 minutes a day (at most!) to complete. So, by the time you finish, you'll be set up to land your first PAYING writing client … And you'll have a proven system to follow anytime so you can confidently land clients for life. If you haven't joined the Challenge yet, now's the time. [Register here now]( and get ready to join Ilise for 21 exciting, career-transforming days. Happening This Week … Tuesday, April 27th at 12 p.m. ET Circle of Success Virtual Open House All Members Welcome! Location: [Register Here]( Learning is easier and success comes faster when you have a goal, a path, and a mentor to guide you every step of the way. That's what AWAI's Circle of Success is all about. Join me and a few very special guests this Tuesday as we pull back the curtain on this life-changing program … explain how all the "moving pieces" can work for you … answer your questions LIVE … and a whole lot more! [Register Now! (It's Free)]( Tuesday, April 27th at 3 p.m. ET Writers' Coffee Break — LIVE Chat and Q&A All Members Welcome! Location: [AWAI Facebook Page]( This Tuesday, join Barefoot Writer's Community Moderator Rachael Kraft as she interviews AWAI Member Joey Lubelfeld about how he has found clients and writing work through his own website, existing contacts, LinkedIn, and blogging. Joey's accomplishments are a prime example of how you can find writing gigs in many different ways. Don't miss this chat to hear exactly how he did it, as well as some tips and tricks for how you can as well. Tuesday, April 27th 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! Wednesday, April 28th 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! 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](. NEW! Land Your First Paying Client in 21 Days This proven system is easy, effective, and takes less than 30 minutes a day … [Check It Out for Yourself Here!]( Editors' Picks [When Is It Time to Call Yourself a Copywriter?]( By ILISE BENUN Find out what self-sabotage habits hold you back and get tips on overcoming them so you can move forward in your goals … [Bring More Value to Your Clients — And Revenue to Your Business]( By JEN PHILLIPS APRIL Understanding how and when to use this "no push" advertising method can help you bring significant value to your clients … and significantly increase revenue for your business. [How to Set Realistic Goals and Find Time to Achieve Them]( By MICHELE PETERSON Achieving goals boils down to two things — setting realistic goals and them setting aside time to work on them. Here, you'll find useful tips for doing both. [Lock in Your Income with Recurring Writing Work]( By JEN PHILLIPS APRIL You have recurring monthly bills … so it helps to have recurring monthly income. You can, while keeping your freelance freedom, when you lock in recurring writing work. Here's how. [How to Differentiate Yourself Using Only Your LinkedIn Title]( By ILISE BENUN Catch the eye of prospective clients with a powerful, attention-getting LinkedIn title. Discover 17 ways to make your title stand out to marketers looking for a writer like you. LAST CHANCE: Get Everything for $1 Everything you need to make $2,500 to $8,000 (or more) a month as a writer is inside Wealthy Web Writer. And it's ALL yours for just a dollar! You'll get roadmaps … tutorials … how-to videos … job board access … an active member forum … 320+ training webinars … All for $1. If you want to make good money as a writer, this is where you'll do it. The price goes way up tomorrow … [Get It All Now for $1!]( Celebrating Your Success 🎉🎉🎉 So excited for you, Jessica, Cris, Holly, and Eden — You're All On Your Way! [Jessica's Facebook Comment] [Cris' Facebook Comment] [Holly's Facebook Comment] [Eden's 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: Steve Coombes [Past $10K Challenge Winner Perseveres on a New Path in Coaching]( The year was 2014, and Steve Coombes and his entire family were invited on stage at AWAI's annual Bootcamp, where he would receive the coveted $10K Challenge prize. This was the moment … He had truly "arrived" in the world of copywriting. Since then, Steve has seen his writing career grow and evolve. Through it all, he has still had time to hang out with his young sons. [Read what opportunities Steve's discovered and more, here …]( If you want to get paid to write this year, what you need is a plan. An introduction to projects that pay and where to find them … Someone to lay out the secret, four-step formula to writing for those projects … And a welcoming place to practice and share what you write. That's what you need. It also helps to have a group of friendly fellow writers who have your back … And opportunities to try out your new skills and make some money. You can get all of that — and everything you need to get started as a paid writer … By joining our [Barefoot Writer Club](. And today, as a new member, you can get in at 67% off. [» Get all the details here.]( 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 … AWAI Member Success Team is the absolute awesome best! They're always helpful and always fast in response. Thank you. Excellent. Thanks so much for the great response. Always excellent service! The lady was very polite, courteous, and friendly. She deserves an A+++. As always, I love the support I receive from every encounter with you! Thanks a million! Fast Clear Informative AWESOME! Always great to deal with this organization. I like the energy of AWAI, it is very professional, upbeat, and positive. Quick response and very professional. Exceeds my expectations. Thank you! DirectResponseJobs.com This week — 438 companies are looking for writers, designers, and more! Spotlight Job of the Week Ceredian Technical Copywriter [www.ceridian.com]( Location: This position is remote/virtual and can be located anywhere in North America. Are you a natural-born storyteller who is eager to make an impact at a fast-growing company? Are you interested in being part of a global cloud-based software company that specializes in human capital management? If so, you may be the creative mind our marketing team is looking for! Ceridian is growing. And we are looking for a narrator to tell our story. Our copywriters understand the company brand, while using both creative and critical thinking to collaborate with our designers and marketers to create impactful marketing messages. We are looking for a creative copywriter to create clear and concise copy for cross channel marketing material such as brand advertising, display, social media, websites, and email. Someone who is creative, innovative, and able to easily adapt. Our ideal candidate is a skilled and imaginative writer with keen attention to detail, and experience writing customer-focused copy with a professional target audience in mind. You are comfortable working in a collaborative environment and using research and data to inform creative decisions. [Click here to get more details.]( Here are some of the other jobs posted on DirectResponseJobs.com this week. Check them out today. - [Freelance Content Writer at Big Leap]( - [Content Creator at Growth Machine]( - [Social Media Content Writer at Veritas]( - [Copywriter/Content Writer at Designity]( 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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