January 2012

Eight Steps to Finding Your First Clients

Will Newman shares eight steps to finding your first clients to build the portfolio you can use to get more, larger clients quickly.

Can Actor Kevin Bacon Boost Your LinkedIn Success?

Using sociological principals (and Kevin Bacon), John Wood elucidates the impact connections can have on your copywriting business.

How the Imagination of a Child Will Get You Closer to Your Goals

Christina Gillick reminds us of the splendor of childhood and how to apply that wonder to the writer's life.

How to Build an Effective Freelance Writing Website That Gets Potential Clients Falling Over Backwards to Hire You

The most important tool in your marketing arsenal is your own professional website. Today, John Wood gives you a clear blueprint for developing the content for your own site.

The Ultimate No (or Low!) Cost Way to Marketing Your Business Part 3

Bob Sands explains how to convert audience members at your public speaking events into paying clients.

Just released! Great Leads: The Six Easiest Ways to Start Any Sales Message

Michael Masterson and John Forde’s sure-to-be-a-DM-classic book, Great Leads: The Six Easiest Ways to Start Any Sales Message is now available through the AWAI catalog.

Finding ROI in the Most Buzzed About Social Media Site

Brian E. Whitaker reveals a social media site perfect for finding prospective B2B clients.

How to Work with a Virtual Assistant

Jan Schochet outlines the most effective ways to work with a virtual assistant.

Why Detail-Oriented Writers Succeed

Steve Roller shares a simple suggestion that he guarantees will have you making more money in 2012.

Create a Rock-Solid Freelance Business

Steve Roller pulls lessons from corporate America to help your freelance business.

Create a 10-Second Commercial Guaranteed to Generate Interest in Your Business

Cindy Cyr tells us how a short commercial can generate huge interest in your business.

How to Become a “Rock Star” in Your Niche, Part 2

Cindy Cyr lets you in on 4 more tips for self-promotion and turning yourself into a "superstar" copywriter.

The 19 Secrets to Selling Your Freelance Services Successfully

Cindy Cyr gives you a formula made up of a series of strategies, principles, and actions that will lead you to the financial freedom and work-from-anywhere lifestyle you’re longing for.