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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- November 1 – 5, 2021 IMPORTANT JOINT "AWAI MEMBER/STAFF" MEETING Wednesday at Noon ET Sharp! Attendance is strongly recommended. Hi {NAME}, Because of massive changes in the industry and overwhelming demand for "Leap-driven" copy … AWAI has changed and retooled the way we train writers. The industry has made it very clear: The "old" training methods … just don't work anymore. In the post-Leap era, businesses can't afford to wait weeks and months for new writers. They need you NOW! Wednesday's "all-con" meeting is all about these changes … And how you can use the resources you have now to get writing FASTER … connected to clients FASTER … and paid FASTER. We strongly recommend you attend, so you don't get left behind. To register for this important event, [go here]( (it's free!). See you Wednesday at noon ET — sharp! Hope you're having a great Saturday, Katie What's Trending … Business-Building Expert Ilise Benun Is on a Mission to Help Writers Like You … Ilise is a long-time coach and mentor for creative professionals, and creator of the 21-Day Challenge, a proven system for attracting clients in less than 30 minutes per day. She sent me a message to share with Week in Review readers … "I had no idea, when I started teaching the 21-Day Challenge, that LinkedIn was about to explode. But indeed it has! Over the past two years, it has become the number one place to find high-quality clients and to present yourself as the professional you are. "Every day, I get at least one message from a student or client who is thrilled (and usually a bit surprised) because they received an inquiry from a high-quality prospect who found their LinkedIn profile and wants to talk about working together. It's a very OMG moment — but they know how to handle it. "You see, if you present yourself as a professional, you will be perceived as one, whether you're a total newbie or a not-so-newbie. That's why I am on a mission to teach everyone I can how to build this simple marketing tool into the foundation of your copywriting business. Once you have a consistent system in place to attract clients, you'll never look back." Ilise has helped so many writers get their start. Now you can join her next 21-Day Challenge, starting this week! [Check out the details here.]( Just Published: The November Barefoot Writer "Recharge, replenish, and race past roadblocks" — That's really what this November issue of Barefoot Writer is about. Not only will you get inspired through our dynamic interview with keynote speaker and health content writer, Ahava Leibtag, you'll also get behind-the-scenes success secrets from copywriter Ashly Kimball and our own graphic designer, Mike Klassen. "Not only that, but this month we share a new way to frame your search for a niche — which could very well catapult you into a long-term writing focus that generates multiple income sources. "If ever there was a month to look into what kind of writing sustains and nourishes you over the long-haul, this is the month. Enjoy your November issue of Barefoot Writer!" — Mindy McHorse, Executive Editor, Barefoot Writer You'll find the November 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! 3 Winners Announced for The Writer's Life Sleep Buds Writing Contest Nick Usborne recorded a video with some quick yet valuable insights you can use to write winning copy for ANY web project … and a big announcement — the names of the three $200 prize winners for the recent The Writer's Life Writing Contest. Watch his short video for the winner's names and highlights about their winning submissions and how they each engaged with their audience by [clicking here](. Happening This Week … Monday, November 8th at 11 a.m. ET and 8 p.m. ET Circle of Success Live Q&A with Steve Maurer Circle of Success Members Only Location: [COS Facebook Group]( Professional copywriter and COS member Steve Maurer is live TWICE every Monday (in the morning and evening) for his weekly Q&A session. Join Steve to ask him ANY of the copywriting or freelancing questions that have been gnawing at you, or just kick back and 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 time frame you want. [Click here]( to learn more. Tuesday, November 9th at 4 p.m. ET B2B Writing Success — Ask Me Anything with Lisa Christoffel B2B Copywriting Success Members Only Location: [B2B Writing Success Facebook Group]( Every week, B2B Writing Success Managing Editor Lisa Christoffel is online in the members-only 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, and she'll give you the advice you need! Not a B2B Writing Success member? [Click here to join!]( Wednesday, November 10th at 12 p.m. ET Copywriting in the "Post-Leap" Era! All Members Welcome! Location: [Sign Up Here]( We're at a crisis point. Never in our history has there been so much demand for new, skilled writers. Thanks to "The Leap" — the once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon where 10 years of digital marketing growth happened in 90 days … Nearly three-quarters of all businesses plan to spend even more on marketing, copy, and content than they did in in the last record-breaking 12 months! Which means they need MORE writers … and they need them NOW! In fact, this new "Leap-driven" demand is so strong, AWAI is retooling how we train writers … with the solitary goal of getting you up and running as a writer FAST … So you can help meet the unprecedented demand for the never-ending stream of copy and content that drives digital marketing profits … And start making money sooner! [Click here to register now!]( We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday! And, 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](. Writers — Can You Help? Respond to his call for help today and you'll not only unlock a steady writing income of at least $5,000 a month … But also elevate your status as a writer … Get "first dibs" on all the most exciting and interesting writing projects you want to work on … Earn the credibility and prestige usually reserved for veteran writers — yours right out of the starting gate (even if you're a total beginner) … And before you've even finished your training, have the chance to land AWAI as your first paying client! [Get all the details here!]( Editors' Picks [Video: 5-Step Process for "Pre-suading" Prospects with Strategic Content]( By BRIAN CLARK Brian's proven 5-step process for strategic content that "pre-suades" prospects step-by-step, without sales copy. [8 Types of Content Projects within a Sales Funnel]( By JEN PHILLIPS APRIL Content marketing moves each prospect through the sales funnel. Become a content writer and strategist and you'll be well-positioned and well-paid to write eight key projects and mastermind how they're best used. [3 Steps to an "Unfair Advantage" as an Online Copywriter]( By BRIAN CLARK Online copywriters can use three unique tactics to give them an advantage in their freelance business. Brian Clark explains how to get started … [Build Your Pipeline for a Steady Stream of Clients]( By JEN PHILLIPS APRIL You can avoid the feast or famine trap by building a steady stream of clients. Build your pipeline and turn the valve to "clients." [No Bites on Your LinkedIn Profile? 3 Simple Things to Try]( By ILISE BENUN Marketing is all about timing. Your ideal clients need to be in their moment of need in order to find you and engage you for a project. Here's how to put yourself in the right place to be found when they need help … BREAKING NEWS: Freelance Writing Is HOT According to Forbes.com: "60% of freelancers who left their full-time job now make more money as a freelancer. And as more individuals with highly specialized skill sets make the switch to freelancing, these figures will likely continue to rise." And get this: 33% of those who make more as freelancers did it immediately, 24% took less than six months, and 17% took six months to a year. Becoming a well-paid freelance writer can happen FAST if you follow the right steps. All you need are basic skills to charge professional fees as a writer in a matter of hours. [We'll do it together — here!]( Celebrating Your Success 🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations, Kandice, Jill, and Valerie on your WINS! [Kandice's Facebook Post] [Jill's Facebook Comment] [Valerie'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! 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!]( 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're eager to help you just like they helped these members who wrote in to sing their praises … Thank you so very much to Shane for assisting me and addressing all of my concerns! I love AWAI!!! Warmest gratitude. 💕😁 Great services, as always. Thank you. Natalia was so helpful and communicated with me thru the process of trying to get signed up for a course and getting my balance on another program I was already paying on. She's the best. I would like to extend my gratitude in the way you handle your members. I must say I am very impressed, thank you. Hello AWAI team, Thank you so much for the response to my request. I am so impressed at AWAI's services to help people around the world. Hope to be a writer and testify about AWAI sooner. Thank you again. Your kind reply was very helpful, and I do truly appreciate it. Thank you very much. Thank you very much for your help with all the great resources you provided. I'm sure this information will be a great help to me. Again thank you. Very satisfied with responsiveness and ease of accessing customer support. Your ALL-ACCESS Key — Just $1! Get instant access to the exclusive B2B writing community and ALL their private resources, including … - 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 … - And much more! [Go here for more details.]( DirectResponseJobs.com This week — 2,327 companies are looking for writers, designers, and more! Spotlight Job of the Week Facebook Copywriter [www.facebookcareers.com]( Location: U.S. Remote We're looking for a creative problem solver who is passionate about telling stories and crafting work that makes the technical feel human and authentic. You're a conceptual thinker who can bring your ideas to life in new and inspiring ways. You must be comfortable working across all mediums. You have a strong point of view on concept and story on behalf of brands. You have a high level of craft in all facets of your writing, from in-product to short and long-form scripts. When you decide to make something, you see your vision through from concept to launch. Responsibilities - Write and concept big ideas for all mediums, including mobile, social, product, film, interactive, content, activations, OOH, print, events, experiential, events, etc. - Understand how writing and conceptual ideas can be used to tell a story on behalf of a brand and within a product. - Communicate complicated technology topics in clear, concise ways to a non-technical audience. - Present ideas in a clear and focused way that builds consensus within the team. - Work collaboratively within a cross-functional team environment with art directors, designers, engineers, strategists, and product managers. - Work autonomously, with little direction. - Create original, breakthrough work. - Translate complex strategic approaches into easily accessible creative concepts. [Click here to get more details.]( Here are some of the other jobs posted on DirectResponseJobs.com this week. Check them out today. - [Content Writer at Slalom]( - [Senior Copywriter at the Sasha Group]( - [Content Writer at Townsquare Interactive]( - [Copywriter at A Place for Mom]( - [Copywriter at NPG Health (a division of NaviSync)]( 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](. [Connect with Our Writing Community Online!]( Have you taken advantage of the copywriting community that comes along with your AWAI membership? Find support, networking opportunities, peer reviews, and an overall sense of community with others who are going through programs as well. We look forward to getting to know you! [[Facebook Icon] Come and join us if you haven't already!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Trouble viewing this email? [View in your browser, here](. CHANGE OF ADDRESS? 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