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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- April 26 – 30, 2021 Hi {NAME}, An Important Update on "The Leap" Recently, we told you about "The Leap" and its implications for writers. To summarize: 10 years of e-commerce growth happened in just 90 days. And it's created an explosion in demand for content, since it's how a company can differentiate itself online. This is why content marketing spending is set to reach $412 billion this year. Now, maybe the thought of having to write blog posts, social media posts, ads, and more feels overwhelming to you right now. That's why I want to tell you about a very unique (and little-known) content project you can specialize in as a writer that doesn't involve any of that. This kind of writing is very short: typically no more than 300-500 words. Because of that, we call it "Nano-Writing." But the pay is still very big, around $2,000 per project. It's a great way for writers to take advantage of what's going on because of "The Leap" … and start working with clients who absolutely need help with this. You can learn more about it [by clicking here](. Happy May Day! Katie What's Trending PWA $500 Cash Challenge Winner Announced This spring, Challenge Winner Wendy Howarter became the go-to writer for lawyers in St. Louis, Missouri. Yet she's hardly local … Wendy lives in Medellin, Colombia. She used virtual networking and lessons from The Professional Writers' Alliance (PWA) to land multiple new clients and take her business in a whole new direction. Wendy shared her top lessons and tips in her winning entry essay for PWA's Learn, Try, Win Cash Challenge and collected the top prize of $500. Now, you can read Wendy's guide to landing local clients — even from a distance — [right here](. Congratulations, Wendy! Do you want to learn more about PWA's Cash Writing Challenges and other tools to help land new clients? [Click here.]( Video Interview: Why You Should Write for Chatbots Chatbots are a new, powerful marketing channel. So new, most writers don't understand the opportunity. Chatbot writing pioneer Nick Usborne answers questions in this [informative video interview](. Spend a few minutes with Nick and AWAI's own Jade Trueblood for insights and opportunities in this emerging field and you'll discover: - What a chatbot IS. - Why bots are becoming so popular with marketers. - Who's currently writing chatbots, and why it's good news for you. - What "rules-based" writing means. - Why the words matter in this computer/human interaction. - How writing for bots is like texting, with a twist. - How much of a "techie" you need to be. Nick answers those questions and more in this informative 30-minute "chat." This is a brand-new frontier for writers, and I highly encourage you to [watch the video to learn more](. Happening This Week … Monday, May 3rd and Wednesday, May 5th at 10 a.m. ET Circle of Success Getting Clients Summits COS Members Only Location: [COS Live Events Page]( Welcome to all new Circle of Success members! Coming up this week, you'll get to take part in the FIRST of our BRAND-NEW, once-every-quarter COS Deep Learning Success Summits: one- to two-day online or in-person "workshops" with special guests and industry experts where we'll do a deep dive into issues crucial to every copywriter's success. Our first Summit starts MONDAY — two action-packed, roll-up-your-sleeves days (plus one writing day in between) working on one thing, and one thing only: Getting you clients! On top of the HOURS of valuable learning presentations, there'll also be lots of opportunities to ask questions and have your self-marketing material reviewed by experts. We'll even have at least six actual clients helping us teach you — three of which are looking to hire writers "on the spot." We look forward to seeing you! Tuesday, May 4th 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, May 5th at 8 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! Not yet a B2B Writing Success member? [Click here to join!]( Thursday, May 6th at 3 p.m. ET Writers' Coffee Break — Live Chat and Q&A All Members Welcome! Location: [AWAI Facebook]( Join Barefoot Writer's Rachael Kraft this Thursday as she talks with web copywriting mastermind Nick Usborne about using the power of stories to enhance your copy. You'll also have the opportunity to ask any questions for Nick to answer LIVE! Thursday, May 6th at 4 p.m. ET Wealthy Web Writer Member Update — Putting Together a Proposal Wealthy Web Writer Members Only Location: [Wealthy Web Writer Events Page]( Join Heather Robson LIVE on Thursday for Wealthy Web Writer's May Member Update. This month, Heather will go over what to keep in mind when putting together a proposal for a prospective client. Plus, you'll hear about what's coming up on the site and must-read content that's been added recently. You'll also have a chance to get your questions answered live! 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](. TODAY: The AWAI Method™ — JUST $29! Test-drive our brand-new $497 foundational writing program, The AWAI Method™ for Becoming a Skilled, In-Demand Copywriter, for a full 30 days with ZERO risk … For Just $29! EVERYTHING you need to have a successful career as an "A-level" copy and content writer … - All the foundational skills … - The writing projects businesses today need … - Portfolio building … - Client recruitment … - Help building your writing business … - And much more. All designed to have you writing for money in 30 days or less! [GET IT NOW!]( Editors' Picks [3 Things I Learned from Our First Group of Chatbot Copywriting Students]( By NICK USBORNE There are plenty of programmers to BUILD chatbots, but there's a shortage of copywriters trained in how to WRITE chatbot scripts. Here are 3 insights to see if this new opportunity is for you. [Building a Business That Lights You Up Inside]( By HEATHER ROBSON Building a freelance business is great. But building a business you love is even better. Here are 3 secrets to get you started … [Choosing the Wrong Pain Point Will Sink Your Copy]( By STEVE SLAUNWHITE You can write the best copy in the world, but if it isn't pointed at the right pain point, it will go wide of its mark. Identify if you have the right pain point by looking at these 3 characteristics. [5 Short Writing Projects That Pay Big Dollars]( By HEATHER ROBSON If quick writing projects are a good fit for your schedule and style, you're in a great position to build a thriving business earning top dollar. These 5 projects are the perfect place to start. [Are You the Right Personality Type for Chatbot Writing?]( By ANDREW MURRAY Chatbot writing could be a perfect fit for you, if you have the traits outlined here. Marketers are eager to use chatbots to generate sales, but they need more writers trained in this field. ***Now Welcoming New Writers*** Ready to claim the ultimate "YES" writing career? - Yes! Take charge of your projects. (Goodbye, bosses!) - Yes! Schedule your day as you see fit. - Yes! Work from the comfort of home. - Yes! Give yourself a raise every month. - Yes! Take a vacation whenever you please. - Yes! Be there for the moments that matter. Thousands of others have already done it. Now it's your turn. [Claim Your Freedom Now.]( Celebrating Your Success 🎉🎉🎉 Two wins this week for Circle of Success members … So excited about your new clients, Sandra and Taz! [Sandra's Facebook Comment'] [Taz'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! Full Access for Just $1 You can start making money as a writer within a month — even if you have no experience. Check it out for yourself for free right now … And if you decide to give it a shot, you'll gain access to every resource you'll need to execute that blueprint for just a dollar. All the success roadmaps … All the writing templates … All the articles … All the how-to videos … All 150+ training webinars … The Forum, the Job Board, the tutorials, the tools … All of it! [Check It Out 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 … I like the energy of AWAI, it is very professional, upbeat, and positive. Hi Jake & AWAI Team. A heartfelt Thank You to all of you, for your support, assistance, and for going the extra mile in all you do. I'm looking forward to keep working with all of you. Have an Awesome week. Best regards to you all! Customer service is always easy to reach and right on top of things. Super Service and Rapid Reactivity! As always 😊 Answered my question and took action to get me access to the resource. 🤗 Exceptionally friendly tone that strikes the soul. Customer care on an esoteric level. Your support staff is always extremely helpful and courteous! I was pleased with every contact with your organization. In every way, your contacts have been courteous and professional. Thank you. Quick response and very professional. Exceeds my expectations. Thank you! DirectResponseJobs.com This week — 434 companies are looking for writers, designers, and more! Spotlight Job of the Week PayPal Content Designer [www.paypal.com]( At PayPal, Content Designers work side by side with Designers, Content Strategists, Product Owners, and Researchers to create web experiences that empower people and businesses around the world. You're the ideal candidate if you're an excellent writer who is also a design thinker and customer champion. You love using words to tell stories, to solve problems, and to make the world a better place. You're just as happy brainstorming big-picture strategy as you are crafting compelling headlines and helpful error messages. You're excited to work in a fast-paced, high-tech environment that requires independent self-direction as well as collaboration and open communication. [Click here to get more details.]( Here are some of the other jobs posted on DirectResponseJobs.com this week. Check them out today. - [Junior Copywriter at Rent the Runway]( - [Learning Design and Writing and Editing Content at BrainPOP]( - [Content Writer at LTG]( - [Social Media Designer at Third Love]( 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](. "Nano-Writing" and You This has to be one of the coolest projects in the massive $412-billion content marketing industry. And a great way for writers to take advantage of the explosion in demand for content. Most projects are tiny — up to 300-500 words MAX. But the pay is big, around $2,000. Even better? It's PERFECT for new and aspiring writers! [Find Out More.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 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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