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[AWAI]( WEEK IN REVIEW July 17 – 21, 2023 ---------------------------------------------------------------   You're hearing about this first … Grab one of the 75 spots before they're gone. Hi {NAME}, We'll be letting the full AWAI membership know about this on Monday, but since I expect it will fill up fast … I wanted to be sure you had early access … Digital copywriting expert Nick Usborne is taking on a small number of eager copywriters to train and mentor directly with him … After just 12 weeks with Nick, you'll walk away with the skills, confidence, and a professional portfolio of critiqued samples to prove you have what it takes to make upwards of $10,000 a month as a digital copywriter … Plus, you'll have a plan to bring qualified clients to you. This is your last chance to be mentored by Nick this year … And once the 75 spots available for this apprenticeship are gone, that's it! [Go here now to get all the details, so you don't miss out!]( Hope you're having a great Saturday … and keeping cool. This is where Billie, the wonder doodle, and I will be hanging out this weekend. Katie Yeakle Co-Founder & Executive Director AWAI What's Trending … Join Us Tuesday at 12 p.m. ET FREE Webinar — How to Make $10K/Month as a Writer  Join Rebecca Matter and digital copywriting expert Nick Usborne on Tuesday to learn why more and more writers are regularly making six-figures. You'll learn why success numbers are climbing, the variety of ways you can hit $10,000 a month, and how YOU can be on your way to hitting the goal for yourself in just a few months. [You can get the access instructions here.]( Special Training for NEW Writers Join Our 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge If you've dreamed of being a well-paid writer, able to write from anywhere, but it hasn't happened yet, then this is the perfect training for you. It's for NEW WRITERS … And by that I mean: - NO experience … - NO training … - NO writing samples … If that's you, then this training will be HUGE for you. It's a BRAND-NEW program with our top instructors where you'll learn to write the ONE simple content piece all businesses need … A simple "easy-to-master" skill that can launch your writing career in earnest … and pay you over and over again … for the rest of your life. Plus, you'll have an opportunity to be recognized with a published byline — and a $400 paid fee! We want to help you get your start. [Check out all the details]( on this special opportunity created for BRAND-NEW writers with ONE SOLITARY GOAL … to get you paid! Bootcamp Member Spotlight … "Recovering Perfectionist" Finds Success in Web Copywriting: Michele's Journey to Living Her Writer's Life Full Time Today Michele Peterson is a successful copywriter specializing in digital copywriting and emails. That wasn't always the case. In fact, it took a big leap of faith for her to leave her "security blanket" job and begin her journey to living her writer's life full time. Starting before she thought she was ready actually helped Michele get past the fear that was holding her back and succeed faster. Witnessing the real-life experiences of other writers was a major turning point — it made her realize that the writer's life she admired from afar could be her reality too. [Watch the playback from her Member Spotlight at Bootcamp]( as Michele reveals the three fundamental tips she credits for her success and provides guidance on how to unleash your own potential … And here's a clue about tip No. 3: It revolves around harnessing the power of your network. If you'd like to be part of the best networking opportunity of the year, [reserve your space for AWAI's Copywriting Bootcamp now!]( Happening This Week … Monday, July 24 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, July 25 at 12 p.m. ET FREE Webinar — How to Make $10K/Month as a Writer  All Members Welcome! Location: [Details Here]( Join Rebecca Matter and digital copywriting expert Nick Usborne this Tuesday to learn why more and more writers are regularly making six-figures. They'll cover everything from why the opportunity continues to grow every year … to the different types of projects you can write for clients … the variety of ways you can hit $10,000 a month … how YOU can reach the goal in just a few months … and much more. Wednesday, July 26 at 3 p.m. ET Digital Copywriter: How to Give Your Clients a Good User Experience Digital Copywriter Members Only Location: [Digital Copywriter Member Site]( One of the most important skills you can learn as a working freelance digital copywriter is how to take good care of your clients. This Wednesday, Heather Robson will explore steps you can take from first introduction to post-project follow up that will deliver a better experience to your clients. Not a Digital Copywriter member? [Click here to join!]( Wednesday, July 26 at 8 p.m. ET B2B Writers International — Ask Me Anything with Lisa Christoffel All Members Welcome! 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! 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](. SALE ENDING ⏰ Get Your "Let's Write!" Training Program Today! Want to get started as a paid writer WITHOUT investing a ton of time and energy before ever seeing a paycheck? This ultra-focused and simple "first step" will give you everything you need to take your first step into the world as a paid writer … fast. But this special sale price for our "Let's Write!" program expires soon. [Get Yours Today — only $97!]( Editors' Picks [How to Become a Consultant]( Jade Trueblood, and special guest, Russ Henneberry, talk about how you can elevate from an "order taker" as a writer to an even more valuable role. [5 Ways to Attract and Retain Your Ideal B2B Clients]( Julia Borgini's schedule now contains only ideal clients. And she's sharing five ways you too can attract and retain your ideal clients. [5 New Trends that Spell Opportunity for Digital Copywriters]( Businesses spending more every day on online marketing means greater opportunity and bigger fees for digital copywriters. Ride the wave of these five key trends … Attend the Copywriting Event of the Year! Your Bootcamp registration includes THREE FULL DAYS of learning what's working today from the most in-demand experts in the industry … Getting firsthand insights that will give you clarity and direction on how to build your business … Making connections with people who can help you grow and succeed … And having a ton of fun!! PLUS, you'll get FREE admission to our post-Bootcamp event: FastTrack to Copywriting Clients! [Get All The Details Here]( Congratulations, Steve and Katie — We're 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! [Writer Alice Watts: Back to Her Roots for Fun and Income in Second Career]( Alice Watts didn't want to sit around bored in retirement, and writing sounded like something that would fill the void and bring in money. After a few false starts, she found her footing, and now she fills a need in the writing world that she never saw coming. [Discover what it is …]( Total "Newbie" to Paid Writing? If You Dream of Being a Well-Paid, Work-From-Anywhere Writer, BUT … - You've NEVER written a word of copy … - You've not done ANY training … - You have ZERO samples, no portfolio … THEN WE'VE CREATED SOMETHING EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU! A BRAND-NEW training program with ONE SOLITARY GOAL … to get you paid! [DETAILS HERE]( 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 … Super-fast reply, I was not expecting it so soon. Excellent response time. Thank you very much. Make it a great day, you did for me. Always helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. I need to say a special "thank you" to Shane and to the good customer-friendly people at the AWAI`s Member Success Team. Indeed, you`ve made this a dream come true for me. Thanks. Always stellar customer support. Jessica was very understanding, helpful, and offered many ideas to keep me involved. ☮️ Full Access for Just $1!!! This free blueprint shows you how to make $2,500 to $8,000 a month as a writer. And for just a buck, you'll gain access to every resource you'll need to execute that blueprint. All the roadmaps … all the articles … all the how-to videos … all the training webinars … The member forum, the job board, the tutorials, the tools … All of it! [Check It Out Now]( [WritersWanted.com]( This week — 2,749 are looking for writers, designers, and more on [WritersWanted.com](. Here are just a few of them … Spotlight Jobs of the Week Copywriter Ogilvy Full-time, Hybrid We are looking for a Copywriter to bring a well-known Telecommunication brand to life across various mediums. Reporting to the Executive Creative Director, the Copywriter will develop a vision of creative possibility in virtually any media and will have the ability to form dynamic working partnerships with every level of the team. Freelance B2B Digital Writer Somnio Solutions, Inc. Contract, Remote Collaborate with art directors and designers to produce compelling, thought-provoking, and unexpected concepts for our Fortune 100 clients. We need a versatile writer with strong interactive and conceptual skills to work on a variety of media, including online, video, display, email, blogs/articles, and campaign manifestos. Business-to-Business Copywriter BDO USA, LLP Full-time, Hybrid (Stamford, CT) BDO Digital is looking for a creative copywriter to write clear and concise copy for ads, publications, and websites. Your words will inform and engage target audiences in various industries. You can find all of these jobs and thousands more on WritersWanted.com. AWAI on TikTok What is the impact of AI on copyediting? [Listen in to my recent interview]( with successful entrepreneur John Doherty of EditorNinja as we discuss this topic. 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! [[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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