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WEEK IN REVIEW
February 12 – 16, 2024
--------------------------------------------------------------- Every Writer Should Do This — Especially Now! No Clients and Passive Income,
All in as Little as 45 Minutes a Week Hi {NAME}, When it comes to creating sources of passive income, writers have a huge advantage. That's because there are really just three steps you need to do to get started. And, they all align beautifully with what you're learning at AWAI: - Pick a passion …
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- Get paid! Easy enough, right? That's the simple idea behind one of the best and most popular "side businesses" for writers … a Money-Making Website! You write about what you love, from the heart — and watch a writing business you own earn you cash and grow in value. No clients. No deadlines. Nothing to sell. No controls to beat. This 3-step plan worked for Nick Usborne --- he's made over $500,000 and counting from one of his Money-Making Websites. He used to put in just 3-4 hours a week to keep this money flowing. I say "used to" because … Now it's even faster and easier! Thanks to a brand-new "writing tool" available to all writers, you can be earning this clientless, passive income once you're set up … in as little as 45 minutes a week! In fact, this opportunity just got so much BIGGER, EASIER, and FASTER that we've completely revamped the landmark training program that's already helped over 5,000 AWAI members discover this amazing opportunity … We've expanded the coursework … And brought back an exciting Incentive Plan where we pay you to set up and build this income-generating machine! It's all happening right now … so [check out the details here.]( Hope you're having a great Saturday! Katie Yeakle
Co-Founder & Executive Director
AWAI
What's Trending … 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 …
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- 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! ⚡️Flash Sale: Get Your Special Deal on Writing for Good
For Writers Who Want the ULTIMATE Win-Win … "Writing for GOOD" — helping causes you believe in and nonprofit organizations that are serving others to raise money — is a way to use your skills to make a fantastic living AND feel a sense of fulfillment with each and every project you take on … It's quickly becoming a "must-know" skill, with the way things are shifting in our industry. Discover how to tap into the underserved, high-paying $625+ BILLION-per-year "writer's niche" that's changing the face of copywriting [here](. Writers who get in now can be a part of THE #1 "win-win" market that's expected to grow like crazy in the coming years! Join Us for Free Training: Friday at 12 p.m. ET
5 Ways to Get Paid as a Writer Who Keeps Customers Happy Join AWAI Learning Chief, Pam Foster, and AWAI Senior Copy Chief, Sandy Franks, as they dig into what customer retention is, why it's important, how it helps your clients, and five common customer retention projects. This is a huge opportunity for writers! Sandy has over 35 years of experience in our industry and has become a bit of a legend: She was on the team of marketers responsible for creating marketing and client-retention campaigns that helped catapult information publishing giant Agora from $35 million in annual revenues to upward of $1 billion … She's taken dozens of new, "green" writers and helped transform them into some of the most successful A-level writers in our industry … and now it can be your turn. Make sure you join us LIVE on Friday at 12 p.m. ET. [Here are the access instructions.]( Happening This Week … Monday, February 19 at 10 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 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. Wednesday, February 21 at 8 p.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! If you're not yet a member of B2B Writers International, [check this out](. Friday, February 23 at 12 p.m. ET
5 Ways to Get Paid as a Writer Who Keeps Customers Happy
All Members Welcome
Location: [Access Details Here]( Learn what customer retention is, why it's important, and the most common retention writing projects when you join AWAI Learning Chief, Pam Foster, and AWAI Senior Copy Chief, Sandy Franks for this free training event. Tune in as they break down: - What this writing opportunity is …
- It's place in the customer journey …
- Why it's so important to companies right now (and always!) …
- The five most commonly requested projects (and how much they pay) …
- Tips for landing clients using this skill …
- And much more! With so few writers equipped with this skill set, learning it right now will put you in a prime position to land clients — and earn great paychecks. 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](. Writing for Good Just Got More Profitable TODAY you can get access to the recordings of our exclusive Writing for Good training program and learn everything there is to know about breaking into the nonprofit world – a $625+ billion-a-year market (and growing!). Your teacher, Lisa Christoffel, has over 25 years of experience working, managing, and teaching all aspects of nonprofits, and she has poured all that knowledge into this program. She knows exactly the types of projects that are needed and how to write them effectively. And, while writers who joined her live went through it in eight weeks, you'll be able to go through this one-of-a-kind training at your own pace … and still have access to all of the bonuses, assignments, feedback, and more. But, you'll have to decide quickly, because these recordings are going into the AWAI "vault." [Get started now.]( Editors' Picks [Monday Morning Jumpstart: What's at Risk]( Jade Trueblood and Ted Capshaw give you an invaluable tool to help move you forward … It's called "going to WAR" with yourself. [How to Trade Up to Bigger and Better B2B Writing Clients]( These five tips will help you leverage your strengths and your connections to trade up to bigger and better B2B writing clients. [5 Ways My Money-Making Website Changed My Life, Both Personally and Professionally]( Nick Usborne spends a few hours a week on a hobby he loves. It's been very lucrative and changed his life. Read how a similar hobby could change yours too. Total "Newbie" to Paid Writing?
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Contract, Remote McKinley Marketing Partners is working alongside a well-known museum in DC and together we are seeking a Social Media Writer/Editor to join the Marketing and Communications team. Reporting directly to the Director of Audience Engagement, you will be integral in crafting compelling content tailored for their 13-17-year-old audience across various social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube. You can find all of these jobs and thousands more on WritersWanted.com. 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. American Writers & Artists Institute
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