Urgent briefing, exciting new program, and upcoming events from AWAI

[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- July 11 – 15, 2022 Challenging Economy = Massive Opportunity for Copywriters! This Tuesday, Learn How to Best Take Advantage (Free Event!) Hi {NAME}, If you're a working copywriter — or looking to become one — there's a very special FREE event I'd like you to attend coming up Tuesday at Noon ET. Here's the situation … Right now, there's an AMAZING opportunity for copywriters unfolding … And as counterintuitive as it might sound, it's because of the challenging economy we're in right now! Why is demand so high when inflation is raging, people are spending less, and businesses are cutting back on other things? It's because in challenging economies especially — the very last thing businesses can do is stop connecting and talking with their clients. And what's the most effective and cost-efficient way to reach customers directly? Through email, social media, special offers, e-newsletters, blogs, company websites — and the COPY that drives all of it! In fact, many companies tell us they're spending less on other "mass" marketing efforts — like TV, radio, and the like — and doubling down on direct, targeted copy-based efforts. All great news for you and your fellow writers … But here's the thing … They need copywriters who are in tune with the market … who know how to talk to their customers in these difficult times — who can meet them "where they are" and make them feel safe and comfortable. They need writers who can find "blind spots" or "missed opportunities" in their direct marketing efforts and help them fix them. And they need writers who can help them create offers that will better resonate with their customers given where we are today. Three simple things that — after 25 years of helping writers and marketers navigate through all economies — we can show you … Which is exactly what we're going to do LIVE at our special THRIVE as a Copywriter urgent briefing this Tuesday, July 19 at 12 Noon ET … And I'd love nothing more than for you to join us! Best of all, this is a FREE event. I'll be there, along with my partner here at AWAI Rebecca Matter and some very special guests, including writers who are currently helping businesses thrive in this economy. Remember, knowledge is everything in our business … and nothing beats the kind of "timely" knowledge you'll take from Tuesday's meeting. So please make a plan to be there! To register (for free), [go here now!]( Hope you're having a good Saturday, Katie What's Trending … It's coming … [Bootcamp Thumbnail]( A Special "Charter Membership" Offer for You! One-Time-Only Launch Opportunity We do our best at AWAI to introduce you to as many different paths for living the writer's life as possible. And I'm very excited about the path I want to share with you today. It's a little "different" than what we usually talk about … Because it's not writing, per se … But when you learn this in-demand skill and start using it for clients, you'll be a critical part of the copy process … You'll make sure every piece of copy is clear and easy to read, so it can have its greatest possible impact … And you'll push it that last 5% past the finish line. In fact, I think it's fair to say that in this role, you'll be the "secret weapon" behind successful copy and content … And you can get paid very well for it. [Check it out today]( during this one-time-only "Charter Membership" offer. No Experience? Let's Write Together! Write Your First Portfolio Piece Alongside an AWAI Staff Writer Write your very first "pro-level" portfolio piece, side by side with AWAI staff writer Bonnie Fanning. Join our breakthrough "Let's Write" training program, and you'll watch as Bonnie tackles one of the most in-demand writing projects every online business needs (and that can pay $200-$500 for just a couple of hundred words!). It's one of the few ways to get hands-on experience with what it's like to write a paid piece for a real client. By the time you're done going through all the materials, you'll have a rock-solid foundation for your in-demand writing career … And you'll be ready to start getting paid! [Click here now to get started and take advantage of an exclusive offer!]( $2,000 Email Writing Challenge Winners Announced Congratulations to AWAI Members Ash Rzepecki, Lydia Godfrey, and Ron Beaubien We like to make sure every member who completes our training programs gets the hands-on practice they need to get started with confidence. So as part of our training program with Guillermo Rubio, The Ultimate Email Copywriting Mentorship, participants were eligible for a grand prize of $2,000 if they completed a final assignment including email lift notes, last chance messages, urgent clickers, and welcome emails, and were chosen as the top submissions. Three training "graduates" were awarded $2,000 checks for their winning email campaigns: Ash Rzepecki, Lydia Godfrey, and Ron Beaubien. Congratulations to the winners and to all trainees in The Ultimate Email Copywriting Mentorship — you've got a skill businesses really need in today's economy. Happening This Week … Monday, July 18th 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 a successful working copywriter — in the time frame you want. [Click here]( to learn more. Tuesday, July 19th at 11 a.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 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, July 21st at 12 p.m. ET 3 Simple Editing Tricks to Strengthen Any Copy (Get Paid to Do This!) All Members Welcome! Location: [Details Here]( Get paid to swoop in and save the day — without doing any writing? Yes! This Thursday, join seasoned copywriters Mindy McHorse and Bonnie Fanning as they reveal three powerful tricks you need to know to improve ANY copy — whether you want to strengthen your own copy, or you'd like to get paid to edit copy for other writers! Thursday, July 21st at 1 p.m. ET Digital Copywriter: Ask the Expert with Sandy Franks Digital Copywriter Members Only Location: [Digital Copywriter Events Page]( Join Digital Copywriter's Managing Editor Heather Robson this Thursday for an interview with AWAI Copy Chief Sandy Franks about how she got her start as a copywriter as well as what excites her most about the industry today. Friday, July 22nd at 12 p.m. ET Professional Writers' Alliance Interview with Jerod Morris PWA Members Only Location: [PWA Member Page]( What should you say about Web3 to your clients … or to help you get clients? Join PWA Director Jen Adams and Jerod Morris, Chief Community Officer for Movement Ventures and a Web3 expert, for a frank discussion of the new world online and your place as a working writer inside it. 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](. NEW PROGRAM ALERT! AWAI's First-Ever Copyediting Program — 80% Introductory Discount! If you want to be the "secret weapon" who comes in at the end of the copy process and makes every piece of copy stronger … And earn great fees by providing a service every serious business needs, so they get the most out of their copy … Copyediting fits the bill for you! Right now, we're offering our BRAND-NEW, FIRST-EVER "everything to know about copyediting" program at an astonishing 80% discount. If you're looking for the perfect path — don't miss out! [Get the details here!]( Editors' Picks [14 Power-Packed Writing Techniques to Dramatically Improve Your Writing]( By JEN STEVENS Learn the four essential writing styles, then fill your writer's toolbox with advanced writing techniques to engage readers from start to finish. [Exploring Your Time and Values]( Monday Morning Jumpstart with TED CAPSHAW and JADE TRUEBLOOD In this video, AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, continues the conversation about his Five Pillars of Vision — delving into Pillar #2: Time and Pillar #3: Values. [Copywriting Exercises: Are You a Better Speller Than Will Newman?]( By WILL NEWMAN As writers, our greatest allies are words. But they can also be demons when they refuse to spell themselves correctly. Here's a fun look at frequently misspelled words. [Daily LinkedIn Marketing To-Dos to Build Your Business]( By DIVYA AGRAWAL Dividing your marketing efforts into consistent monthly, weekly, and daily LinkedIn marketing tasks keeps your pipeline full. 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But this special sale price for our "Let's Write!" program expires soon. [Get Yours Today — Only $97!]( 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 for your prompt and courteous response. You told me everything I needed to know. What a generous response I received today from Shane! Above and beyond what I expected. Thanks!! Thank You, Colleen! Your quick reply has made my day! Thank you for your kindness and professionalism. I appreciate you! The Member Success reps are always very helpful and professional; thanks for your assistance. Appreciate it greatly. Natalia is one of the kindest people I've ever heard from. I would like to express my wish to join the AWAI team and become a full member of its staff because I love you all. Generally, the responses from AWAI personnel are quite detailed and very explicit and well-spelt out indeed! … I am very often quite impressed with the highly professional and efficient fashion/manner in which your Representatives handle inquiries/queries/questions from prospective new writers … Thanks for looking out for me, Anna!!! Tuesday, July 19, at 12 Noon (ET) THRIVE As a Copywriter Now Urgent Briefing (LIVE — and it's free!) This is a "must attend" for all working and aspiring professional copywriters … and you're invited! The world, the economy — they've changed. Businesses need you more than ever! But … they need copywriters who "get" it … who are positive … who understand what businesses need right now … and who know how to speak to customers looking for comfort and assurance. These are the copywriters whose businesses will THRIVE in the months ahead … Which is why AWAI President Rebecca Matter and her very special guest writers and marketers will be covering everything you need to know in our special "Thrive as a Copywriter Now" Urgent Briefing. No serious copywriter should miss it! WHEN: Tuesday, July 19 at 12 Noon (Eastern Time) COST: FREE WHO: Writers who want to serve clients better and stand above the crowd DURATION: About one hour, plus post-event Q&A [Register (for free) here!]( [wirters wanted]( This week — 2,245 companies are looking for writers, designers, and more on [WritersWanted.com](. Here are just a few of them … Spotlight Jobs of the Week Senior Copywriter Hero Digital Full-time, Remote We're looking for a senior level Copywriter to join the Hero Digital Design team. You're a hardworking writer with agency experience who can execute both short, creative, conceptual copy, as well as insightful, long-form copy for marketing campaigns. 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