AI update, Flash Sale, and upcoming events from AWAI

[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW May 15 – 19, 2023 --------------------------------------------------------------- Staying Ahead of AI as a Writer Hi {NAME}, There's been so much buzz this year about AI thanks to ChatGPT. And as I'm sure you know by now, it's been a hot topic in our industry as well. With good reason … ChatGPT is very good at creating general content. So much so, Buzzfeed plans on using it to write most of its quizzes and articles posted on its site. Now here at AWAI, we believe AI is a tool to be leveraged by you as a writer. While it can't do your writing for you, it can certainly help you generate ideas, brainstorm, edit, and become a more productive writer. However … If you want to really stay ahead of the curve … Here's the one skill you'll want to learn NOW — so you can have peace of mind and maintain a high income, no matter how well AI can write: [This one skill can future-proof your writing career (and income!).]( Hope you're having a great Saturday, Katie Yeakle Co-Founder & Executive Director AWAI What's Trending … Bootcamp REVEALED May 23 at 11 a.m. Eastern FINALLY … after four long years, we'll be back IN-PERSON for Bootcamp! Join Rebecca and me on Tuesday at 11 a.m. ET as we give you the inside scoop about the 2023 Copywriting Event of the Year … and see why these three days in October could end up being your most profitable ever. I can't wait for you to hear who the Keynote Speakers will be. 😊 [Go here now to RSVP (it's free)!]( Flash Sale! Get Started Copyediting for $59.40 You'll Get Instant Access to Everything Being a copyeditor turns you into a valuable "secret weapon" for any client … … just by turning their good copy into GREAT copy. That ability to elevate makes the copyeditor a valuable part of the team. An important partner to the writer … a protector for the company … and an advocate for the reader. Copyeditors are worth their weight in gold … They make sure everything turned in by a writer is clear, easy to read, and correct. And that leads to better results, more clicks, and increased sales. And even though copyediting is easier than writing copy from scratch, you still make great money (in far less time!). So whether you're searching for a lower-stress way to live the writer's life … Or you want to get your foot in the door with clients you hope to write copy and content for some day … Copyediting can help you get there. So with this Flash Sale, you can start learning how to get paid to EDIT copy using our brand-new self-study training program for just $59.40! [Go here to get the training you need to get started now.]( AWAI's White Paper Challenge Winner Announced Congratulations to Michelle Miles on Your $5,000 Award AWAI Learning Chief and Instructor Pam Foster was excited to reveal to Michelle Miles that she was our latest champion of AWAI's $5,000 White Paper Challenge. As part of our training program, White Paper Mastery & Certification, participants could become an AWAI Verified™ White Paper Specialist … and were eligible for a grand prize if their paper was selected as the top submission. Participants in the live eight-session program followed a step-by-step method for writing a 10-page white paper on B2B Copywriter Training. (Sponsored by [B2B Writers International](.) For more details and a video clip from our winner, [go here](. Congratulations to Michelle and to all White Paper Mastery & Certification participants who submitted a report! Happening This Week … Monday, May 22 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, May 23 at 11 a.m. ET AWAI's Bootcamp 2023 REVEALED! All Members Welcome! Location: [Details Here]( On Tuesday, join us for this must-attend event to discover why this year's IN-PERSON Bootcamp promises to be the MOST PROFITABLE yet for you … along with the tips and strategies to rocket your copywriting career forward! Tuesday, May 23 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! Not a B2B Writers International member? [Click here to join!]( 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 (VERY WELL) to Be a Copyeditor You can get paid very well to transform other writers' "good" copy into GREAT copy! With this ability, you'll be the hidden "MVP" of every marketing campaign … and you'll give your clients peace of mind and confidence in the copy they publish … so they'll want to pay for as much of your time as you'll give them. And today, you can grab our BRAND-NEW training program that teaches you everything you need to get started … and save $200!! [Get The Scoop]( Editors' Picks [Goal Check-in]( Ted Capshaw and Jade Trueblood talk about the importance of checking in on the goals you've set. Listen in and they'll help you get back on track if you need to make course corrections to get closer to where you want to be. Ted recommends doing two specific things when you haven't reached your goals. [Will AI Replace Copywriters?]( Learn how to make sure you never get replaced by AI as a copywriter or content writer, and how AI tools can help you become a better writer. [Use These 7 Editing Tips to Make Any Copy Stronger]( Copyediting is the art of making sure the copy works — that it's effective, polished, and will achieve its goals. Here are seven tactics you can use to improve any copy and take it from good to great. TODAY: Freelance Writing Is HOT According to the most comprehensive survey of the U.S. independent workforce, "Freelancing in America" study: "60% of freelancers who left their full-time job now make more money as a freelancer. And get this: of those who earn more, 78% indicated they earned more freelancing within a year or less." Becoming a well-paid freelance writer can happen FAST if you follow the right steps. All you need are basic skills to charge professional fees as a writer in a matter of hours. [We'll do it together — here!]( Congratulations, Peggy and Michael! So Excited for How Things Are Coming Together for 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: Eddie Stephens — His Niche Found Him and Pays Him in Spades in Income and Freedom]( Eddie Stephens had enjoyed fulfillment in his first career as a pastor, but after more than two decades in the field, he was ready for something new. When the allure of freedom through writing called to him, he dove in headfirst with a determined plan to succeed. Even as he made headway, a greater plan was in the works, and his niche eventually found him. [Read on]( to discover how it all happened … What does this forklift truck … Have to do with your writing career? More than you probably realize — as you'll discover when you join Rebecca Matter and her very special guest for an event that could once and for all solidify your dream of becoming a successful, well-paid writer! [See this life-altering presentation now!]( 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 … As always, the AWAI Member Services staff has been wonderful to work with; they are very helpful. Polite and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Excellent, as always. Thank you for addressing my concerns in such a helpful and timely manner. You've successfully alleviated some serious concerns for me. Fast, efficient, and personable. Your ALL-ACCESS Key — Just $1! Get instant access to this 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]( [WritersWanted.com]( This week — 3,051 companies are looking for writers, designers, and more on [WritersWanted.com](. Here are just a few of them … Spotlight Jobs of the Week Freelance Marketing Copywriter BetterWork Media Group Contract, Remote We are seeking a talented and experienced freelance marketing copywriter to create compelling copy for various marketing materials. The ideal candidate will be able to produce high-quality content that engages and inspires the target audience. Ghostwriter / Editor Advancing the Interests of Animals Contract, Remote Conduct rigorous research through interviews, fact-check all relevant events and dates as needed, create/write a manuscript of the biography, regularly communicate with AIA to develop the manuscript's drafts in desired timeline. Content Copywriter CohnReznick LLP Full-time, Remote We are seeking an experienced copywriter to develop impactful digital marketing and sales content that drives conversion with a professional, executive audience across our owned and paid channels. The copywriter will work across marketing functions and be responsible for writing promotional and sales enablement copy to support marketing campaigns. You can find all of these jobs and thousands more on WritersWanted.com. Did You Hear AWAI Is on TikTok?! [Today, discover more of who is hiring writers right now.]( Check out the new AWAI account at: [www.tiktok.com/@awaicopywriting](. Join our community today! We're sharing career advice, success stories, and tips. Plus, we're talking about copywriting training and opportunities for you to make money writing. Hope to see you there! 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 your fellow writers. We look forward to getting to know you! 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