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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW January 23 – 27, 2023 --------------------------------------------------------------- Important Announcement Concerning Our Highest Level of Mentored Learning, Circle of Success Hi {NAME}, If you're an active AWAI member, you may have noticed we haven't opened the doors to our highest level of personalized, mentored learning, Circle of Success, in some time … There's a very good reason … Over the last several months, we've been busy enhancing the entire experience … by creating a more robust and personalized onboarding experience designed to get you up, running, and established as a paid copywriter in 12 weeks. We've also bolstered Circle of Success's already popular mentoring and coaching experience by bringing in even more highly qualified professional writers as mentors … And we've landed one of the all-time BEST and in-demand mentor/coach-to-copywriters in the entire industry to work directly with Circle of Success members and mentors! (You'll meet her [here](.) That's not all … Our all-new monthly Masterminds are deeper dives into topics no serious copywriter should miss and feature top experts from the industry as special guests … Our "Make Money Now" Power Summits are hyper-focused on connecting you with the most in-demand copy projects — and the clients who need them now. Plus, we've added even more perks and resources you can access free for life, in addition to our entire library of skill and business-building resources. All of that's great and exciting news … The "not-so-great" news is — given this newly heightened focus on personal mentoring, coaching, teaching, copy review, and collaboration — we have no choice but to limit how often we open the doors to Circle of Success to AWAI members … And when we do open them — there's now a strict cap on how many new members we accept. This coming week, we'll be opening our "all-new" Circle of Success to new members for the first time in many months … And with so many AWAI members waiting to get in … and the new strict cap on membership — we anticipate it will fill up very quickly. But again, being a Week in Review reader gives you an edge! That's because YOU can learn about Circle of Success now — two full days before we officially open up membership on Monday. Simply click [here]( to learn about Circle of Success … what's new … who our new "mentor-in-chief" is … and how many new "Circle" members (out of over 50,000 active AWAI members) we can let in. If you decide it's for you and you act decisively — you can get in under terms I think you're going to be very excited about … And as a special bonus — you'll be just in time for our latest all-new live Mastermind AND Power Summits, which you can attend well within your free test-drive period. Again, [all the details are here](! Hope you're having a great Saturday, Katie What's Trending … Mark Your Calendar for Friday at Noon ET Free Event: Is AI About to Replace Human Writers? ChatGPT blasted onto the scene in late November 2022 … and it's creating a whirlwind of questions and concerns among writers, artists, and other creatives. So we're holding an "all-hands-on-deck" briefing on Friday at noon ET to give you the answers you need! We're bringing in: - Brian Clark — Founder of Copyblogger and content marketing pioneer; - Nick Usborne — Pioneer of digital copywriting; - Bob Bly — Named by McGraw-Hill as "America's Top Copywriter" and expert with more than 40 years of experience; and - Heather Robson — Top User Experience (UX) writer and digital copywriter who's always on the cutting-edge of technology. These four top industry experts will share their insights into AI and how it will impact your career as a writer … and you'll KNOW where you stand and what you can do moving forward. Consider this THE DEFINITIVE WORD on writing, AI, and you. During this free presentation, you'll discover … - Is AI the future of writing in general? - Will companies still need to hire writers? - Just how GOOD is AI at writing, really? - Is it ethical to use AI as a copywriter? If so, how? - What does the future hold for writing in general as AI continues to improve? - Where does that leave copywriters and freelancers? - And so much more … Best of all, this event is 100% FREE! Join us Friday, February 3, at noon ET to listen to this panel of experts and make sure you stick around until the end. The panelists will stay on for a live Q&A after the presentation — and they won't leave until they've answered every last question. Don't miss it! [Reserve your seat here.]( Flash Sale — Get Started Today for Only $59.40 Get Paid TWICE with This Simple Site Audit Checklist I was very excited to see this message from Rebekah … She's found that following Pam Foster's Site Audits process to get your foot in the door really works! It's a project where you can make up to $2,000 on average working with clients … … without writing a single word of copy. Fact is, this interesting "profit" opportunity doesn't require any significant amount of writing at all. If you can: - Follow a checklist … - Write down your notes … - Fill in a simple template … - And then present it to a client … … you have what it takes to make $2,000 on average, every single time with this. If you're looking for a simple way to get started with a tactic that works for clients in every niche and industry, [don't miss our Flash Sale on this unique self-paced training program.]( The Writer's Life January Contest Winners Announced Congratulations to $200 Prize Winners Eddy Piasentin, Pamela Fuller, and Evan Gilbert Three Writer's Life readers just won $200 in our January writing contest — and now you can pick up a few tricks from their winning entries! The challenge was to write an 83-word email selling a hydroponic herb garden, and we got a massive 352 entries! [You can check out the Practice Assignment and valuable tips for how to write an effective online ad, here.]( Web copywriting expert Nick Usborne chose the three winning emails … [so watch his short video to discover more about the winning entries and glean some of his insights into what makes a strong email.]( Congratulations to Eddy Piasentin, Pamela Fuller, and Evan Gilbert, and kudos to everyone who put themselves out there and sent in an entry! Be sure to put the sample in your portfolio. And watch the daily Writer's Life for another contest soon. Happening This Week … Monday, January 30th 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 COS peers. Tuesday, January 31st at 11 a.m. ET B2B Writers International — Ask Me Anything with Lisa Christoffel B2B Writers International Members Only Location: [B2B Writers International Facebook Group]( Every week, B2B Writers International Managing Editor Lisa Christoffel is online in the members-only Facebook Group for a live coaching hour. B2B Writers International 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! Wednesday, February 1st at 4 p.m. ET Digital Copywriter Marketing Plan Challenge Kick Off Digital Copywriter Members Only Location: [Digital Copywriter Member Site]( Digital Copywriter's Quarter 1 Challenge is underway! Your challenge: to create and implement a simple, effective marketing plan for your professional writing business. In this kickoff webinar, Heather Robson will look at each section of a marketing plan and talk about how you can fill it out in a way that makes strategic sense for your business. Friday, February 3rd at 12 p.m. ET AWAI Event: AI and The Future of Copywriting All Members Welcome! Location: [Details Here]( We've received a lot of questions from members about the threat that AI, and specifically ChatGPT, may hold for writers. On Friday, we'll meet with an esteemed panel including Brian Clark, Heather Robson, Nick Usborne, and Bob Bly to find out how to handle this new development. You'll hear their words of wisdom on whether it truly IS a threat for writers, and how to differentiate yourself now that more companies are using ChatGPT. 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](. TODAY: Access Our Brand-New Writing Training for FREE! Jump-start your way to making money FAST as a copywriter … We're calling it 3-2-1 LAUNCH, and it gives you … - training in one of the most marketable, highly valued, in-demand writing skills today; - access to two types of clients who are looking to hire writers with this skill; and - three different ways to package and price your new writing skill. You'll get immediate access to it for FREE when you become a member of the Barefoot Writer Club — which you can grab today for just $249 $49! [Grab It All Here]( Editors' Picks [The Power of Reflection]( Ted Capshaw and Jade Trueblood talk about the benefit of slowing down and reflecting. They also dig into some questions many writers have, like when it's time to "give up" on a goal. [How Do B2B Writers Juggle Their Freelance Workload?]( There's no right answer for how to balance your freelance workload, but four questions can help you create a schedule that works. [Your Writing Opportunity to Save Local "No Idea" Websites]( There's a new opportunity to help local businesses attract more customers by providing some basic information. Aspiring and experienced writers can use this tactic to line up new work and get paid, twice. Get Paid TWICE with This Simple Site Audit Checklist Just follow this simple step-by-step checklist … write down your findings … and turn them in for up to $2,000 for just a few hours of work. THEN, get paid AGAIN from the very same client! It's a double win for any writer looking to boost their income — as well as for writers looking to START making great money. [Access Checklist TODAY for Only $59.40]( Congratulations, Kristy and Josh — So Excited to Celebrate Your Wins with You!! 🎉 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! [Living The Writer's Life: Jessica Vine – RV Blogger Goes from $10 Articles to a $100K/Month Goal]( When Jessica Vine first entered the world of paid writing, she wanted to be a travel writer. But she strayed from that dream for too long, writing $10 articles on a topic she wasn't passionate about. Then, she did something profound … She decided she wanted to be paid more. It was a turning point where Jessica started to see real success, especially with her RV blog. Today, her goal is to exceed $100K per month! And, you know what? She's going to reach it! [Here is her story.]( 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 … You guys are so quick. I absolutely love your programs and your customer service is top-notch. My questions were answered promptly and thoughtfully during the presentation. Everything worked in Flex Pass as AWAI had promised when I signed up. Easy. I called, AWAI answered my call, and I am grateful … end of story! So easy — great prompt communication and amazing support. I love AWAI and all the support and assistance they provide despite me being on the other side of the world! The customer service I've received at AWAI has always been 2nd to none. I feel very confident every time I reach out that my needs will be met and in a very timely fashion. Will companies need to hire writers … how good is AI at writing … and where does that leave copywriters and freelancers?!? If you're curious or concerned — be sure to join us Friday, February 3, at noon ET for this FREE event as our panel of experts share their thoughts and insights into AI and how it will impact your career as a writer. 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