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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- January 10 – 14, 2022 Party at Noon, Tuesday!! (And You're Invited … RSVP Now — It's Free!) Hi {NAME}, Don't you just love it when a plan comes together so beautifully? Just ask Keith Trimels — who now gets to write copy from his sailboat down in Mexico … Or Elias Christeas — who's now writing about his first love — collectible cars — and gets paid to do it! Or EG Orren — who took this one crucial step and is now lighting up the copywriting world with more paid assignments than she ever thought she'd have (her first client was referred by Taylor Swift's manager!). Or Lynelle Suan — who at just 19 years old is now earning six times her country's average annual salary as a new writer! In fact … you really can ask them … At our all-new "New in '22" Circle of Success OPEN HOUSE happening this coming Tuesday (January 18th) at Noon Eastern Time! Keith, Elias, EG, and Lynelle — they all discovered how to leverage the awesome power and connections becoming a Circle of Success member gives you: The live learning and training … The one-on-one mentoring and copy coaching … The access to experts when you need them … Collaborative writing opportunities … Access to clients and writing jobs … And much, much more. Circle of Success really is the ultimate "take you by the hand" program for writing success. In fact, there are so many benefits … so many moving parts … and ways you can put Circle of Success membership to work for you that it's impossible to describe within the confines of an invitation letter! Which is why, once each year, Rebecca, Pam, and I host this FREE information-packed Open House event where we: - Explain how and why Circle of Success is the launching pad/difference-maker/life-changer — call it what you will — for so many writers and how to use it … - Outline all the NEW benefits we're adding for the year (and for 2022 — we'll be revealing some doozies!) … - Introduce you to members who are using Circle of Success to catapult their careers and have them share their secrets with you … - And answer your questions — ask ANY and ALL questions of Pam, Rebecca, me, or any of our special guest members … about writing, the industry, methods, and the next best steps for you to take. (And we don't leave until every last one has been answered!) Of course, if you want to join Circle of Success — we always give our Open House attendees the VERY BEST pricing and terms! 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. In addition, we want to help you "lean into 2022" — and give you the insights, inspiration, and the tools to have unbridled success as a writer in this, what is certain to be another historic year for copywriters! So please join us LIVE on Tuesday at Noon ET. Attendance is free … And [you can sign up here]( with just your name and email address (so we can send you log in instructions on Tuesday!). 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 moment it's available, so you don't miss a thing. See you Tuesday! Katie What's Trending … Earn up to 50% Higher Writing Fees than the Average Writer Early Access for WIR Readers — Introducing Our Brand-New Self-Study Program When I talk to anyone about why they want to become a writer, I almost NEVER get money as an answer. Instead, I hear things like … "I'm a creative person and I want to spend my time working on something I can feel GOOD about!" Which, frankly, is why I'm over the moon to be able to share this new opportunity with you … It's called UX copywriting … and it's ALL about using your creative brain to craft an experience for your reader that's positive and uplifting and helps them achieve their goals … What could be more creative and rewarding than that?! And here's the thing … Just because you're pursuing a creative and rewarding writing career does NOT mean you have to sacrifice your income … In fact, as a UX copywriter, you can expect to earn up to 50% higher writing fees than the average writer. So how can you get started? Simple! Just grab a copy of our brand-new self-study program packed with everything you need to get started as a UX copywriter … [Check it out here.]( BIG ANNOUNCEMENT Now Open — Five $10,000 Bright Future Scholarships for AWAI Members [AWAI Bright Fututre Scholarships]( We're awarding five scholarships, each worth $10,000 (U.S. dollars) of credit toward any AWAI program or service for members who are dedicated to pursuing and/or advancing their copywriting careers this year. Two of the awards will have an extra special significance as they will be in memory of two men 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. All the details about how to apply for these writing scholarships can be found [here](. Applications are due by 5 p.m. ET on February 4, 2022. The writing scholarship recipients will be announced on February 18, 2022. We're thrilled to offer these Bright Future Scholarships as one more way to show our dedication to your writing success. If this is something that will make a difference in your life right now, I encourage you to follow the guidelines provided and submit your application before February 4. [Scholarship application details can be found here.]( $2,000 Site Content Audit Report Challenge Winner Announced Congratulations to AWAI Member Cari Lemon! As part of our training program, Content Audit Profits, participants could become an AWAI Verified™ Site Content Audit Specialist … and were eligible for a grand prize of $2,000 if their report was selected as the top submission. Congratulations to the latest $2,000 champion, Cari Lemon! She scored an amazing 99.4 out of 100 on the 10-page Site Content Audit Report Challenge for a real client — a Maine-based pet-supply boutique. Cari's report was thorough, positive, encouraging, and packed with helpful information for the client. The report was dedicated to addressing the specific goals and wishes of the pet-business client; and even included paw prints as scoring markers within the 21-Pt Checklist. Congratulations, Cari! She shared her strategy for creating a winning Site Audit and feedback about the Certification [here.]( Happening This Week … Monday, January 17th at 11 a.m. 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, January 18th at 12 p.m. ET Circle of Success Open House: What's New for YOU in 2022 All Members Welcome! Location: [Register Here]( This Tuesday, everyone is invited to join me, Rebecca, and a few special guests for a New Year presentation where we'll reveal everything you need to know about Circle of Success — including big news on our Getting Clients Summits and other exclusive benefits to fast-track your writing career and income. Tuesday, January 18th 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! Thursday, January 20th at 12 p.m. ET Copywriting Made Simple — Live Q&A Members with Copywriting Crash Course Only Location: [Copywriting Made Simple Member Page]( This Thursday, Rebecca and I will be LIVE for our Copywriting Crash Course session where we'll go over which subjects and clients pay the most, how to land paid writing assignments, and how to build a successful freelance writing career. We'll also open up the floor for our "Ask Us Anything" Q&A session. 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! (Note: It's not too late to sign up — [go here before midnight for details.)]( FREE Webinar Playback – Available Now! Inside AWAI: Writing for Good: How to Thrive as a Freelance Writer for Nonprofits and Causes All Members Welcome! Location: [View Here]( In this special event, AWAI's Learning Chief Pam Foster went over the many opportunities to write for charitable organizations, local service organizations, trade associations, marketing agencies that serve nonprofits, and businesses that promote causes they support. If you'd love to build a freelance writing career as a professional resource for nonprofits and good causes … [click here to view the full playback now!]( 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](. Get Paid Up to 50% MORE with This Writing Skill! This Triple-Win Writing Opportunity Is Fast Becoming The "New Standard" for ALL Online Writing! Imagine being able to wake up every single day excited about what you're going to write today … Knowing in your heart that your writing is going to make a positive impact on someone's life … That your words will help them achieve their goals and feel good about themselves … And that your work is so valued by your clients, they're HAPPY to pay you up to 50% more for the projects you write! [Find out more right here.]( Editors' Picks [How You Can Be a Detective, a Scientist, a Psychologist, and a Superhero When You Do This Kind of Writing …]( By HEATHER ROBSON Specializing in this type of copywriting is about helping people connect with products that will make their life better. It means solving problems, anticipating needs, and continually learning … all while making a great living. [What Is UX Copywriting? A Beginner's Guide]( By ANDREW MURRAY Companies need their customers to have positive user experiences when visiting their website. Which means every business with a website needs your help to create a smooth customer journey. [4 Effective Ways to Write Irresistible Leads]( By DAREK BLACK Get past the brain's natural filter for irrelevant information by using these four ways to hook your reader with an irresistible lead. [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. [The 5 Easiest Projects for a UX Copywriter]( By HEATHER ROBSON Prospects abandon shopping carts at a rate of almost 70%. An effective UX Copywriter can help eliminate bad user experiences by writing five key essential but often overlooked projects. Special Opportunity for Week in Review Readers! LAST CHANCE: Copywriting Crash Course for Just $129 $49! Earn more as a writer than you ever thought possible by picking up the essential skills you need to charge professional fees! You don't need to be a master to make great money as a writer … You just need the basic skills! Join Katie and Rebecca and in just three hours, they'll give you: - The essential writing skills you need to charge higher fees from the start … - An instant confidence boost knowing you can give your writing clients exactly what they need … - The most powerful secrets of persuasion that the highest-paid writers use to make six and even seven-figures … - Our secret, four-part structure of copy that works — Impress your next client with this … - The look of a GENIUS with our favorite editing tricks … And soooo much more — for just $49!! Hurry — enrollment closes at midnight tonight. [Get in right now here.]( Celebrating Your Success 🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations, David and Kristine — so excited to hear about your new projects! [Audrey's comment] [Don's 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 … Jessica and the Premier Membership Services Team are always ahead of the curve … thank you for providing excellent service! I really appreciate the speed and one-on-one "human" touch and consideration. Thank you! You are doing a great job and I appreciate the personal attention. Differently good. Shane knew exactly what I wanted and took care of everything for me. Thank you, Shane. Anna was just perfect. Courteous, humorous, professional, capable, and effective. I would like to thank the technical staff of AWAI made up of very polite and helpful brave people. Colleen was so very helpful. I really appreciate her answering my questions and helping me get the refund for an additional course I had ordered that was already included in the main course, which I didn't know. Shantek, Thank you so much for your help in settling my problem. You went above and beyond to help me and I greatly appreciate all you have done. I will be getting started with the program in the next few days. I am excited to get going on this new journey. Thank you again for your time and patience. Great customer service! I LOVE HOW AWAI ALWAYS PROMPTLY REPLIES!!!! WritersWanted.com This week — 2,931 companies are looking for writers, designers, and more! Spotlight Job of the Week Unlearn.AI Content Writer [www.unlearn.ai]( Location: Remote with 10% Travel As the Content Writer with Unlearn.AI, your primary responsibilities are: - Work with Biostatistics, Data Science, and Clinical Affairs to understand existing evidence. - In collaboration with Marketing and Business Development, identify the most conclusive and convincing evidence and execute on distilling it for commercial use. - Compose and/or edit white papers, case studies, blogs, news articles, Op-eds, and press releases featuring or including Unlearn. - Work with Graphic Designer to create compelling visuals for collateral. - Work with Marketing team to design and deliver comprehensive campaigns (email, social media, syndication, etc.) around collateral. - Collaborate with Marketing team to capture data and leads and analyze ROI from campaigns. - Support Biostatistics, Data Science, Clinical Affairs, Business Development, Executive Leadership, and Marketing with writing and editing as needed (i.e., decks, website, award applications, etc.). - Research vendors to partner with (Fierce, STAT News, Endpoints, etc.) to promote and distribute content. - Actively research and stay up-to-date with industry trends and advances related to collateral (including competitor collateral), for example, white paper and case study content, structure, and design, etc. [Click here to get more details.]( Here are some of the other jobs posted on WritersWanted.com this week. 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