May 2014
Go Where There’s Business to Be Had …
May 30, 2014 (06:29:02 am)
Once you make the mindset shift to stop dreading “networking” and simply focus on building real connections, amazing things happen.
Bootcamp 2014 Speakers Revealed
May 29, 2014 (03:45:03 pm)
Katie Yeakle announces the speaker roster for this year’s Bootcamp and Job Fair.
How to Get Your Marketing Unstuck
May 29, 2014 (10:50:47 am)
If you’re not getting all the clients you want, there may be a problem in your marketing process. Here’s how to know where.
How to Change “Follow Up” to Friendship
May 29, 2014 (06:19:30 am)
Go beyond "following up" with potential clients and copywriting peers. You’ll be amazed who you come to count on as your closest writing companions.
Email is Dead … or IS It? (7,182 Potential Clients Don’t Think So)
May 28, 2014 (11:37:11 am)
Email marketing is not “dead.” It’s still the preferred mode of communication for the majority of consumers and is still the biggest driver of new leads.
What 5 Minutes a Day Can Do for Your Writing Career
May 28, 2014 (06:05:27 am)
Taking five minutes a day to do a genuine-but-small favor for someone else can go further than you think. Jen Adams explains why here.
How Can They Help When They Don’t Know?
May 27, 2014 (06:34:55 am)
Jen Adams shares how she used social media to make copywriting connections and promote her services.
Open Your Own Doors to New Opportunities
May 26, 2014 (06:43:41 am)
Casual conversation about your copywriting career can go a long way, so don’t be afraid to tell people about what you do!
Don’t Be a Copywriter!
May 26, 2014 (06:22:42 am)
Targeting small clients (rather than high-visibility clients) when growing your copywriting business could be the key to becoming a successful copywriter.
Are You All In?
May 23, 2014 (06:08:48 am)
The life of a copywriter is not one single path. It’s completely flexible and can give you as much freedom and income as you want.
The Top 7 Ways to Get Great Clients
May 22, 2014 (06:53:57 am)
Finding and getting hired by great clients is a need every copywriter has. Steve Slaunwhite gives you the 7 best ways to get clients.
The Truth About Making Six Figures as a Copywriter
May 22, 2014 (06:04:57 am)
The path to six-figure copywriting isn’t an easy one, but it’s definitely doable! Here you'll read about writers who quickly reached the six-figure mark.
5 Reasons Companies Hire This Kind of Web Writer
May 21, 2014 (11:36:31 am)
Cause marketing is a smart technique to have in your web-writing toolkit. Here are five reasons companies hire a writer who understands this world.
Go Beyond “Book Learning” with this Circle of Success Instructor
May 21, 2014 (08:47:10 am)
One Pam Foster's favorite things about being on the teaching side of COS is seeing the progress made by members as they go through the program.
Before You Invest a Dime in Copywriting…
May 21, 2014 (06:05:20 am)
It isn’t necessary to invest your money to become a successful copywriter. Rebecca Matter explains why here.
June Great Books Club Selection: How to Win Friends & Influence People [video]
May 20, 2014 (02:21:49 pm)
The June selection for the AWAI Great Books Club is How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie.
Announcing AWAI’s Great Books Club
May 20, 2014 (02:21:44 pm)
AWAI is excited to announce its new Great Books Club! It’s FREE, and anyone can participate. To learn more about the first session, read on.
How to Know When You’re Good Enough
May 20, 2014 (06:27:22 am)
Afraid your writing skills aren't "good enough?" Rebecca explains why a foundation in persuasive writing automatically makes your copy better.
Meet Me at Bootcamp
May 19, 2014 (06:11:12 am)
Will Newman is not a fan of traveling, and the only time he looks forward to leaving his "cave" is for his yearly trip to Bootcamp. He explains why here.
Biggest Copywriting Myths Revealed
May 19, 2014 (06:10:18 am)
Rebecca Matter takes over The Writer’s Life this week to dispel a few myths about the best opportunity for writers to make a living - copywriting.