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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- February 7 – 11, 2022 Calling All Writers! Join Us Tuesday at 12 p.m. ET for a Very Special "One-on-One" with the Legendary Ben Settle Hi {NAME}, There's a lot of excitement around here, because we've got a RARE training opportunity for you this Tuesday … Ben Settle and Rebecca will be meeting LIVE online at 12 noon ET to talk about … How to make money as a writer — without clients. During this special one-time LIVE event, Ben has agreed to share details about his "clientless" copywriting model … How it works … Tips for getting started … Various things you can write about … Free ways to find people who will want to read what you write and buy from you … And how anyone who loves to write can set up a fun and rewarding writing business that makes GREAT MONEY — writing just one email a day … With ZERO clients! If you want to make money as a writer — but hate the idea of landing and dealing with clients … you don't want to miss this! [Sign up here — it's FREE!]( And don't forget … Because it's live, you can ask Ben any questions you like. Again, [here's where to sign up](, and we'll see you Tuesday at noon ET. Happy Super Bowl Weekend! Katie P.S. Our friend Colin Chung, Director of Copy at Pineapple Products, asked me to get the word out — he's looking for someone to help with research and editing. I'll include the details in the WritersWanted section below. Check it out today! What's Trending … Flash Sale for Week in Review Readers 80% DISCOUNT in Effect! Grab the Content Crash Course for $497 $95!! Learn the 12 most in-demand content types that marketers desperately need with the help of B2B Content Expert Gordon Graham … All in hour-long "crash courses" … So you can start saying "Yes!" to any project a client asks you to write … Earn great fees … And even create multiple projects — and paydays! It's all included in the Content Crash Course … And this weekend, as a Week in Review reader, you can claim it at an astonishing 80% DISCOUNT! [All yours for just $95!]( Last Chance to Apply — Closes Today! 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. All the details about how to apply for these writing scholarships can be found [here](. Applications are due by 5 p.m. ET today (February 12, 2022). The writing scholarship recipients will be announced on March 1, 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 5 p.m. ET today. [Scholarship application details can be found here.]( Happening This Week … Monday, February 14th 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. This is a particularly good opportunity for newer COS members to get acquainted with your membership and your fellow COS-ers. 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, February 15th at 11 a.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!]( Tuesday, February 15th at 12 p.m. ET FREE Live Webinar: "Clientless" Copywriting All Members Welcome! Location: [Details Here]( Love writing, but HATE the idea of having to find and deal with clients? Dream of a "clientless" writing business with UNLIMITED income potential? Then join us this Tuesday for a very special "One-on-One" with the Legendary Ben Settle to learn how you can do that his way! Ben will show you how to build a profitable writing business, with income that grows month after month, without a single client. You'll also learn how he started, his formula for growth, how to attract a loyal list of readers, and more. Wednesday, February 16th at 11 a.m. ET Wealthy Web Writer: Everything Gets Easier When You're Willing to Make Mistakes Wealthy Web Writer Members Only Location: [Wealthy Web Writer Events Page]( If you're growing a business, you're going to make mistakes. But that's how you learn, grow, and ultimately succeed beyond what you originally thought possible. On Wednesday, Wealthy Web Writer members are invited to join Ben Settle for a conversation all about the value of trying things, taking risks, making mistakes … and learning every step of the way! 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](. YOU, a Skilled, In-Demand Copywriter in 4 Weeks or Less? Yes! Get hands-on experience … get feedback and direction from pro writers … build your portfolio … land clients … cash your first check as a writer … [Everything You Need Is RIGHT HERE!]( Editors' Picks [To Succeed as a Writer, Learn How to Shift Gears]( By GORDON GRAHAM You can earn more as a writer when you understand the most popular formats of content. When you're familiar with today's in-demand projects, you can shift gears faster and get more done (and make more money). [A New Way for Freelancers Fed Up with Client Work to Build a Clientless Copywriting Business]( By BEN SETTLE You can build a copywriting business that does not rely on clients when you use this new option you probably have not heard anywhere else. [Reverse Engineering a $2,000 a Month Inbound Client]( By DIVYA AGRAWAL Want to know how to get a $2,000/month inbound client just by using LinkedIn strategically? Follow along with this reverse engineering. [Stay Motivated! How to Reach Your Paid Writing Goals]( By REBECCA MATTER In this video Jumpstart, Success Coach Ted Capshaw gives strategies to go easy on yourself, reset your expectations, and still accomplish your paid writing goals. [5 Steps to Launch Your Clientless Writing Business Over a Long Weekend]( By BEN SETTLE Here's how to launch a clientless copywriting business over a long weekend, and have huge success with it. Ben walks you through the five key steps. TODAY: Grab the Content Crash Course for $497 $95!! Learn the 12 most in-demand content types that marketers desperately need … All in hour-long "crash courses" … So you can start saying "Yes!" to any project a client asks you to write … Earn great fees … And even create multiple projects — and paydays! It's all included in the Content Crash Course … [Grab it for just $497 $95!]( Congratulations, Dan and Nickie on Your Big Breakthroughs! 🎉🎉🎉 [Dan's comment] [Audrey'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! 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.]( 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 … That was an excellent and thorough answer to my question — quite impressive! Thank you! Quick, friendly, and efficient as usual. As per the standard for AWAI. Thank you for sharing these great tips and I appreciate the encouragement! Thanks for the fast response. Great customer service experience was appreciated very much. Great customer service from the team at large. Amazing experience, great attitude, very sincere, and not only that but helped me very easily. [wirters wanted]( This week — 3,465 companies are looking for writers, designers, and more on [WritersWanted.com](. Here are just a few of them … If research and/or copy editing is where you shine, Colin Chung is looking for you! Colin, Director of Copy at Pineapple Products, is looking for someone to help his growing copy team get projects out the door faster. Colin knows there's someone in the AWAI membership who can help him so he asked me to get the word out. From Colin: I'm looking for a full-time, remote research assistant/copy editor. Someone who can do copy editing … Making sure the voice matches the guru based on the style guide … And some light legal compliance for supplement copy. On top of that — research holistic health and source clinical studies for supplements. Pineapple is a fast-growing health supplement company on track to nine-figures this year. [Here's more about the opportunity and how to apply](. More Spotlight Jobs of the Week Director, Sales Enablement Kantar Full-time, New York, NY The Director of Sales Enablement will act as an integrating role between various sales and marketing areas, including sales operations, sales development/ training, product marketing, field marketing, and HR. This position is responsible for leading the Sales Enablement initiatives for the Field Sales roles (named account reps, sales specialists, business development reps, customer success managers, and other sales supporting roles) to increase the sales productivity and support the sales force transformation. Marketing Content Manager Merchants Fleet Management Full-time, Hookset, NH The Marketing Department at Merchants Fleet is seeking a highly motivated seasoned marketer to join our team at a rapidly growing fast-paced company. The Marketing Content Manager serves a vital role in telling the Merchants Fleet story to current and future clients. The primary responsibilities of this team member are to serve as a project leader on all Merchants Fleet content — distributing highly impactful stories to drive business, gain attention, and elevate brand equity. Senior Content Strategist American Academy of Family Physicians Full-time, Leawood, KS The Senior Content Strategist serves as a communications business partner to division clients within the AAFP to develop content and communications plans that deliver important information to members and demonstrate member value. The Senior Content Strategists are also responsible for managing the implementation of content and communications plans. You can find these jobs and thousands more on [WritersWanted.com](. Access is currently available with The AWAI Method™ for Becoming a Skilled, In-Demand Copywriter, and will be opened up to additional AWAI members in the near future. Stay tuned! Be a Part of 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? [Contact us]( with both your old AND new information. 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