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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- December 6 – 10, 2021 Hi {NAME}, THIS IS HAPPENING NOW! Never in AWAI's 24-year history have we brought together 9 (!) of the industry's top experts to deliver training so consequential to your future … AWAI Copy Chief Sandy Franks, legend Bob Bly, AWAI-member-turned-superstar-copywriter Guillermo Rubio among them … Even AWAI Co-Founder Paul Hollingshead is taking a rare break from his writing to be a part of this! So what's it all about? In short, it concerns an exciting and much-welcomed mind shift that's happening in direct response marketing today that's changing the way we, as writers, speak to our readers in copy … And those writers who "get it" will not only be more valuable to their clients and make more money as a result … They'll discover that being a copywriter is more personally rewarding than they ever thought possible. [Find out more here!]( Hope you're having a great Saturday, Katie What's Trending … Free Replay Available Now! Inside AWAI Webinar — Marketing 101 for Writers: Get More Assignments and Make More Money by Knowing the Basics There's a reason why companies pay copywriters so much money to write effective copy and content … Because without it, their marketing machine — and therefore their business — would cease to exist! You have massive power as a writer to help clients attract prospects, form relationships, and ultimately turn them into customers! In yesterday's Inside AWAI session, Rebecca Matter, Pam Foster, and Sandy Franks, went over the basics of what you need to know about marketing to help you get your foot in the door. They covered … - How a basic understanding of marketing affects the results of your copy and content. - Key marketing concepts like the copy-content continuum, buyer's journey, and marketing funnels (as well as how to use them to blow up your proposals so you make a ton more money). - The power of testing and how you can use it to your advantage as a writer. - How to talk the talk with confidence with clients (and how to quickly find any answers to questions that come up, so you can handle them with ease). - And so much more! If you weren't able to join yesterday, or did and would like to review again, the playback is available for you to watch any time [here!]( New YouTube Video! Light Your Fire 2021 — Virtual Writers' Bonfire You may have already noticed, but we recently created a new and improved AWAI YouTube channel … and going forward we plan to release more and more fun, useful, and FREE content for all to enjoy! To kick-off this new era of AWAI on YouTube, Bonnie Fanning got together live last week with several special guests to fuel the end of the year with an explosion of motivation at the "Bonfire!" If you missed it, [click here]( to check out the full replay featuring some of our favorite copywriters, coaches, AWAI members, and friends sharing HOT motivational secrets! And remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel for copywriting tips, exclusive interviews, and much more to come in 2022! Last Chance — Exclusively for Week in Review Readers HOT! Copywriting Crash Course Copywriting is the most in-demand and well-paying job for writers today. Give us 3 hours, and we'll teach you the basics of writing great copy … AND how to land the best paying assignments. [Get all the details now before the doors close.]( Book Recommendation: Your Copy Sucks — You Don't! 60 Kick-Butt Lessons on Copywriting … Business … and Life! [book_cover] Carline has done it again! Last year, "A-list" copywriter Carline Anglade-Cole debuted her autobiography, My Life as a 50+ Year-Old White Male: How a Mixed-Race Woman Stumbled Into Direct-Response Copywriting and Succeeded! — and it immediately became an Amazon Best-Seller and garnered two awards from the book industry! Now — she's written what just may become a Copywriter's Manual for Life and Success! In her new book, Your Copy Sucks — You Don't! 60 Kick-Butt Lessons on Copywriting … Business … and Life! Carline continues her in-your-face style of writing to reveal 60 (or more!) powerful lessons she learned before the age of 60! These lessons are the bedrock of her success as a million-dollar copywriter … business woman … mom … and friend. Her lessons learned are direct — and gut-punching at times — but full of wisdom, humor, and knowledge. You can't help but succeed when you follow her sage advice. It launches Monday, but [you can pre-order it today](. It's a book you'll keep going back to! Happening This Week … Monday, December 13th 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, December 14th at 7 p.m. ET Circle of Success Copy Makeover: Malcom's Best Tips from the 2021 COS Copy Makeovers COS Members Only Location: [COS Events page]( Discover success on steroids with a special presentation from Malcolm Smith! In 2021, our COS Copy Makeover sessions hosted eight Master Copywriters with a wide range of experiences and insights. Each one shared several key secrets to their success. This Tuesday, Malcolm will recap those secrets to prepare you for big wins in 2022 and beyond. If you're ready to make 2022 your breakthrough year, join him for the master class of your life! Wednesday, December 15th at 8 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! Thursday, December 16th at 1 p.m. ET Wealthy Web Writer: Add Depth and Interest to Your Content Wealthy Web Writer Members Only Location: [Wealthy Web Writer Events Page]( When you create content for a client, you can bet there is probably already content on that same topic somewhere on the internet … probably many times over. So how do you make what you write stand out and be memorable? This Thursday, Heather Robson will meet with Wealthy Web Writer members to share seven ways you can add depth, interest, and originality to your content. 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](. $297 in Writing Training — for $11!!! When you grab a subscription to Barefoot Writer magazine today, for only $11 … You'll get FREE access to our Making the Leap program, which takes you wherever you are today … And shows you exactly how to make a smooth transition to paid writing, so you'll have success right out of the gate. It usually costs $297, but you'll get it completely free today! [Grab it all for $11.]( Editors' Picks [4 Powerful Lessons Learned from My New Money-Making Website — All About Mushrooms]( By NICK USBORNE Nick's been very successful with his 15-year-old Money-Making Website. Here are four lessons he's learned as he tries to build a new website to the same level of success. [7 Ways to Land Your First (or Next) Client]( By JEN PHILLIPS APRIL Now's the ideal time to set yourself up for success. Take a proactive stance by following these seven steps, and you'll give yourself a head start on new opportunities in the writing industry. [3 Essential Ingredients to Destroying Writer's Block]( By DAREK BLACK Staring at a blank page is frustrating … Use these three essential ingredients for destroying writer's block. [Which Well-Paying Writing Projects Would You Like to Write?]( By JEN PHILLIPS APRIL In this golden age for freelance writers, the opportunity is huge and growing. A wide variety of copy and content projects are needed to move a prospect through the four stages from awareness to happy customer. [7 Ways to Make Money as a Writer … Without Clients]( By ANDREW MURRAY Thanks to expert Nick Usborne's proven formula for making money writing about something you love, Andrew is generating passive income seven ways without clients. Become a CERTIFIED Direct Response Copywriting Specialist! It's the most ambitious instructor-led, LIVE copywriter training ever created by AWAI … Put yourself center stage as nine of the top writers and marketers in the industry teach YOU to write an entire direct response digital marketing campaign from start to finish. Earn a prized AWAI Certification that will separate you from the pack … and put you in high demand with businesses and marketers everywhere … PLUS — a Rare Chance to Be Part of an Upcoming AWAI Product Campaign … and Earn $7,500! [Details here — Enrollment time limited!]( Celebrating Your Success 🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations to Carla, Frances, and Mike on your first clients — you're off to a GREAT start! [Nelson's facebook comment] [Rebecca's facebook comment] [Rebecca'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! TODAY! Get all this for $1 … The Professional Writers' Alliance (PWA) takes the stress out of running your writing business. With ready-to-use business forms, templates, and checklists … VIP job board access … networking opportunities … and a mountain of tips, tactics, and "been there, done that" advice from working freelance writers … You'll minimize the "unbillable" hours you spend working on your business and maximize your time writing — and getting paid. [Claim your $1 access 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 … Beyond excellent! I am already loving this wonderful group of people and I have not even started yet! As always, AWAI Member Success Team is super helpful with prompt, detailed follow-up answers and a friendly tone. Colleen was very attentive, understanding, and responsive. I truly appreciated speaking with her regarding my concerns. Natalia was quite helpful and professional. Want to give a very warm personal thank you to the person who wrote me back from customer service. It answered everything I needed, was very kind and thoughtful, plus understanding of my situation. I certainly couldn't ask for more!! Thank you so very, very much, and may your Holidays be filled w/health, love, and laughter from friends and family, which I wish all the same to them. Jessica has always been very helpful. Clear instructions and took an "extra" step to add me to the wait list for notification purposes! Always great support from AWAI. DirectResponseJobs.com This week — 2,402 companies are looking for writers, designers, and more! Spotlight Job of the Week The Partner Marketing Group Marketing Copywriter — Technology [www.thepartnermarketinggroup.com]( Location: U.S. Remote Seeking creative, experienced copywriters for a variety of software and technology products and clients! Projects include strategizing and writing engaging B2B content of all kinds from articles and e-books to websites and multi-channel marketing campaigns. This is a remote contract position. Must be based in North America and provide writing examples for technology industry. Ideal candidates will: - Have experience writing marketing content for technology solutions such as ERP, CRM, cloud technologies, financial management, add-on applications, and more. - Have regular availability for ongoing projects. - Speak the language of business and technology decision-makers. - Know how to translate the business value of technology. - Love writing all types of content. - Effectively write for a B2B audience in a variety of industries. - Work with clients in a professional manner. - Understand SEO and how to engage through different marketing channels. - Be an exceptional storyteller, speedy researcher, and fast learner. [Click here to get more details.]( Here are some of the other jobs posted on DirectResponseJobs.com this week. Check them out today. - [Digital UX Copywriter at MCD Partners]( - [Freelance Resume Writer at Talent Inc.]( - [Junior Copywriter at Milestone Technologies]( - [Freelance Senior Copywriter at CXD Studio]( 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! 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