Flash Sale, writing contest, and upcoming events from AWAI

[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------- August 1 – 5, 2022 Hi {NAME}, I love seeing messages like this one … [Allison's comment] Congratulations, J Alison, on your contract! So glad your efforts paid off so quickly. And if you're looking for the same opportunities, skills, and confidence J Alison now has … It all starts [here]( with our flagship program — The AWAI Method™ for Becoming a Skilled, In-Demand Copywriter … It has everything you need to get skills, hands-on experience, and FIVE professional samples you can show clients. We'll even help you land your first paying assignments, including: Online Ads: $100-$150 Blogs and Content Articles: $150-$800 Landing Pages: $500-$1,500 Emails: $250-$2,000 Short Sales Pages: $1,000-$3,000 Demand for skilled writers is off the charts thanks to more people looking for solutions online than ever before in the history of mankind. And you'll never have a better opportunity to launch a lucrative writing career than right now. The entire AWAI training team is "on deck" waiting to teach you the skills … To help you learn that first writing project — so you can start getting PAID fast. We're here to give you feedback and direction on multiple projects … Help you create professional samples you can show clients … Even help you land that first paid assignment … Our goal is to help you "turn pro" within your first 30 days as a writer — and we'll do EVERYTHING in our power to make it happen! [Go here now to get access to The AWAI Method™ for just $49 today.]( Hope you're having a great day, Katie P.S. Will I be seeing you October 3rd-6th? Hope so! See who else will be joining us [here](. What's Trending … Join Us for a Live Event Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET Building a Successful Writing Business in Uncertain Times How do you build a successful freelance writing business in an "uncertain" economy? Is now the right time to start? Tune in Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET for answers to these questions and more from TWO successful freelance copywriters who started their writing businesses during the Great Recession. Special guests — and longtime AWAI Successes — Sean McCool and Eddie Stephens share why now is the perfect time to start — and what you need to know to thrive and find happiness as a writer in the months and years ahead! All members are welcome. [Access instructions are here.]( Just Published The August Issue of Barefoot Writer [TBW 132th edition.]( "Our August issue of Barefoot Writer magazine is designed to show you there's a path to paid writing for everybody. Whether you come in at the end of a career in another industry, at the beginning of adulthood, or via a side-hustle, there's a perfect fit just waiting for you. "In addition to that, this month's Featured Interviewee Brian Kurtz, a direct marketing legend, has a unique perspective on why you as a writer are so valuable, along with what makes for great writers. He also shares in this month's Featured Essay the secret to sustaining a long and fruitful writing career (it's not what you'd guess!). "Finally, this month's Barefoot Writing Opportunity reveals the plethora of writing paths in the digital world, and trust me when I say you're guaranteed to find one that fits your needs and likes. Enjoy!" — Mindy McHorse, Executive Editor, Barefoot Writer You'll find the August 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! $5,000 Check Awarded! Congratulations to AWAI Member Jennifer Koppelman, Winner of AWAI's White Paper Spec Challenge That White Paper Guy, Gordon Graham, is excited to announce Jennifer Koppelman as AWAI's latest $5,000 White Paper Spec Challenge Winner. As part of our White Paper Mastery & Certification program, participants are eligible for this grand prize if their white paper is selected as the top submission. And, Jennifer's was! Learn more about the Challenge [here]( and hear what Jennifer had to say about completing the white paper assignment and winning the $5,000 check. Congratulations to Jennifer and all the participants who achieved their AWAI Verified™ White Paper Specialist Certification! Now it's your turn to win … $200 Writing Prize! Announcing a New Writer's Life Writing Contest Write a powerful email on this topic: "What I'll Do with the First $1K I Earn as a Freelance Writer" … and you might get paid a $200 cash prize for your effort! The Writer's Life is running a new contest to show you just how easy it is to start making money writing emails. You're going to write a short email following the criteria AWAI's Learning Chief Pam Foster shares [here](. When you're done, you can submit your email for your chance to be one of the three winners who receive a check for $200. [Check out The Writer's Life contest details here.]( Happening This Week … Every Day This Week! Writer's Launch Party — Starting Monday Members with Writer's Launch Party Only Location: [Private Facebook Group]( Our goal is to launch as many new writers as possible — by Friday. You should be one of them! There will never be a "perfect time" to start … and you may never feel "ready" … … So let's do it together now. We've got an all-star lineup of writers, marketers, coaches, and trainers at the ready to get you there. All you need to do is follow the fun daily exercises, and we'll get you launched. [Click here to join the party now!]( Monday, August 8th 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, August 9th at 1 p.m. ET Building a Successful Writing Business in Uncertain Times All Members Welcome! Location: [Details Here]( How do you build a successful freelance writing business in an "uncertain" economy? Is now the right time to start? Tune in for answers to these questions and more from TWO successful freelance copywriters who started their writing businesses during the Great Recession. Join them to hear why now is the perfect time to start — and what you need to know to thrive and find happiness as a writer in the months and years ahead! Wednesday, August 10th at 8 p.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! Not a B2B Writing Success member? [Click here to join!]( Friday, August 12th at 12 p.m. ET Circle of Success Master Class and Lab Event: Your Dynamic Differentiation Strategy COS Members Only Location: [COS Events Page]( Join Pam Foster and COS Mentor Elias Christeas this Friday as they discuss an exciting "Value Prop" strategy where you're a valued consultant to clients … opening the door to writing projects (and fees) that rock. You'll discover: - What "value prop" differentiation means - Why this is a great opportunity for your copywriting career - What the process looks like, with examples - How much to charge for this valuable service - How to pitch it to any client right away And more! 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](. URGENT: This Is Too BIG to Ignore! ALL copywriters need to hear this … Last year, companies spent a record $521 billion on digital marketing, driving demand for skilled copywriters through the roof. But that's just the start … By the end of 2022, they're projected to spend $81 billion MORE! How can you take advantage? By making sure you know what's working in the industry … the latest trends … what marketers are hiring for today … And there's one place you can get it all … 👇 [Discover More Here]( Editors' Picks [Thriving as a Writer in VUCA Times]( Monday Morning Jumpstart with TED CAPSHAW and JADE TRUEBLOOD In this video, AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, talks about how to use your awareness of the state of the economy and the world to pivot your business and your life … and how to set yourself up to thrive as a writer today. [Copywriting for Beginners: Your Step-by-Step Guide]( As an aspiring writer, you're in the right place to find out how to become a copywriter. Here are five steps to get started writing. [20 Email Writing Tips to Boost Response Rates]( Effective email copywriting is a necessary part of any business's success strategy. Here are 20 tips to improve your skills and boost your copywriting career. [What Does It Mean to Qualify a Prospect?]( By JEN PHILLIPS APRIL Even if a prospect seems legitimate, you won't know until you ask these four questions every freelancer should use to qualify a prospect. [What Freelance Writers Need to Know About Emails]( By ANDREW MURRAY Companies continue to invest in email marketing … for every $1 spent, emails return around $42 in sales. This means that companies use lots of emails and desperately need writers! This guide will help you understand everything you need to know to take full advantage of the opportunity. FLASH SALE: Get The AWAI Method™ at Special All-Inclusive Pricing Get our foundational training program designed to have you writing for money in 30 days or less … Including the hands-on training … Assignments with feedback … A portfolio of five professional samples … Help landing well-paying clients … Access to our new job board … At the lowest price you'll ever see! [Get All The Details Here]( Congratulations, Rebekah and Curtis — Love to See Your Writer's Life Keep Getting Better and Better!🎉🎉🎉 Happy Birthday, Rebekah! 🎂 [Rebekah's comment] [Curtis'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! Now Accepting New Writers If you want … - high-paying gigs, - predictable writing income, - greater flexibility … AND the satisfaction that comes with LOVING what you do for a living … Then getting accepted into our influential club can set you up for everything you're looking for in a writing career. 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AWAI has the best tech support of any of the companies I deal with. They always answer within a day or two, never more than two. Some companies I wait for days to hear from and then half the time don't fix the issue in one try. Kudos to the Tech Team! I appreciate all the creative ways you (AWAI) helped me to be able to attend the AWAI Bootcamp this year … my income was hit hard by COVID (delayed reaction on a non-writing source of income), so all the help you gave me to be able to attend is deeply appreciated. AWAI models great customer service! Your ALL-ACCESS Key — Just $1 [Katie's dog Billie]( 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]( [wirters wanted]( This week — 2,078 companies are looking for writers, designers, and more on [WritersWanted.com](. Here are just a few of them … Spotlight Jobs of the Week Digital Copywriter & Editor Hotze Health & Wellness Center Freelance — Option for Remote In this role, the Digital Copywriter + Editor must be a strong writer/proofreader who can create and edit content for digital marketing efforts that lead to more efficient and effective online sales generation efforts. The copywriter should have proven experience in writing long-form advertisements to be utilized on social media platforms to introduce, provide a credible education of the product being served, and create a compelling and repetitive sales flow for the viewer/prospect. This project is specifically working on a proprietary blend vitamin formula. To that end, it would be a plus for the copywriter applying for this project to have former writing experience within the vitamin and supplement industry and/or medical industry. Content Manager/Editor Idea Grove Full-time, Remote We're looking for an experienced B2B content writer who is also comfortable managing and editing other writers' work. You will assist the Content Director in delivering quality thought-leadership articles, website copy, blog posts, long-form social content and more for our B2B technology clients. In this role, you will be tasked with building our team of talented content writers to scale with Idea Grove's growth, as well as managing writing assignments and polishing the results to perfection. And because you love writing as much as managing others, you can pitch in on writing engaging copy yourself. Strategic B2B Copywriter IGT Full-time, Remote IGT is seeking a strategic B2B copywriter with clear marketing strengths and a love for the creative industry. 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