April 2009
AWAI Writing Challenge: What Does “The Writer’s Life” Mean to You?
April 30, 2009 (08:48:37 am)
Enter this week’s AWAI Writing Challenge by telling us what “the writer’s life” means to you. One winner will receive a gift certificate and have his or her essay published on the AWAI website.
AWAI Writing Challenge Winning Entry: Copywriter Slays Fire-Breathing Dragon
April 30, 2009 (08:13:35 am)
AWAI Member Laurie Cauthen explains how she used the persuasion skills she’s learned from AWAI to accomplish something important to her.
Job Opportunities … Global Leader in Wedding Accessories Seeks Freelance Graphic Designer
April 30, 2009 (07:04:35 am)
Weddingstar, Inc., is currently looking for a freelance graphic/product designer to complement their in-house design department.
Soraya’s Legacy of Hope
April 29, 2009 (08:16:20 am)
“Look ahead, but never down” – a line from Soraya’s 2005 song “Lead Me”
Using Mind Maps to Get More Done, Make Better Decisions, and Take Action Faster … in Less Time
April 29, 2009 (05:55:11 am)
Rebecca Matter shares a technique she discovered to get more done, make better decisions, and take action faster … in less time.
Stop Your Inbox From Killing Your Productivity
April 28, 2009 (07:02:36 am)
Rebecca Matter explains how you can make your day a lot more productive with a few quick changes to the way you read and use email.
Come Join Your Fellow AWAIers on Twitter
April 27, 2009 (09:42:49 am)
AWAI now has a Twitter account, so come follow us and stay up-to-date on all our latest tweets.
What’s the Perfect Recession-Protection Strategy for Freelance Copywriters?
April 27, 2009 (06:43:55 am)
Don Hauptman explains why having a professional strategy offers you so many rewards, including “recession proofing” your business and income.
Pre-Publication Offer … The Copywriter’s Guide to Legal Issues in Direct Marketing
April 24, 2009 (04:25:11 pm)
Save $50 and be one of the first to get your hands on this brand-new AWAI resource that breaks down the legalities of direct-response copywriting into simple everyday language you can understand and benefit from.
AWAI Writing Challenge: What Have You Accomplished?
April 24, 2009 (02:10:09 pm)
Enter this week's AWAI Writing Challenge by telling us how you've used the persuasion skills you're learning from AWAI to accomplish something important to you. One winner will receive a gift certificate and have his or her essay published on the AWAI website.
Congratulations to AWAI Member Warwick Foster of West Wallsend, Australia, on Landing His First Client
April 24, 2009 (01:52:08 pm)
Congratulations to AWAI member Warwick Foster of West Wallsend, Australia, on landing his first client.
The Great AWAI Blog-Off Competition – Frequently Asked Questions
April 24, 2009 (11:24:01 am)
Rebecca Matter answers some frequently asked questions about The Great AWAI Blog-Off Competition.
Boost Your Copy Skills
April 23, 2009 (03:10:34 pm)
A simple, but little-known way to learn top-notch persuasion skills and use it to improve your copywriting abilities.
What I Learned From Nick Usborne’s “Money-Making Websites” Program … and How I’m Going to Make Oodles of Money
April 23, 2009 (10:04:49 am)
Master Marketer and Copywriting Coach Chris Marlow explains a few of the things she learned from Nick Usborne’s “Money-Making Websites” program and how she’s going to make oodles of money.
AWAI Joins the Ranks of Social Networking Giant Facebook
April 23, 2009 (07:57:37 am)
Keep up-to-date with AWAI or join the latest discussion on AWAI’s Facebook fan page.
Job Opportunities … Denver Company in Nutrition and Cosmetics Industry Seeks Full-Time Copywriter With Legal Knowledge
April 23, 2009 (07:55:19 am)
VitraSun LLC, a nutrition and cosmetics industry company, is looking for a copywriter who understands how to research and reference scientific studies for writing sales copy within FTC advertising guidelines.
AWAI Member Mike Ervin’s “$30,000 Secret” – and How You Can Use It to Make Money Online This Year
April 22, 2009 (02:42:31 pm)
Guillermo Rubio explains how to avoid a monumental mistake when setting up a money-making website.
Announcing … The Great AWAI Blog-Off Competition
April 22, 2009 (12:02:53 pm)
Write a sample blog post and enter it for a chance to become AWAI Web Division’s New Official Blogger. If you win, you’ll get an ongoing contract of $500 a month to write a weekly blog, and you’ll be eligible for other web-writing assignments from AWAI’s Web Division.
Persist and You’ll Win
April 22, 2009 (08:59:53 am)
The importance of persevering in the face of adversity.
Why the Timing Is Perfect for a Spare-Time Business
April 21, 2009 (09:36:50 am)
Rebecca Matter explains why there could never be a better time to go after your dreams of financial security and freedom. As counterintuitive as it may seem, an economic downturn is actually the perfect time to launch or grow a spare-time business.
