This Week from AWAI …
WRITERS WANTED:
$5K per Project + Royalties
We’re looking for a small group of writers who are eager to take their success to the next level.
You’ll work with our Senior Copy Chief (who’s responsible for building legendary copy teams at some of the biggest direct-response publishers) …
She’ll “fast track” you into learning the skills you’ll need to complete a winning sales letter for us.
Along with a chance to join our team as a contractor to work on a MAJOR project (where you’ll get paid $5K + royalties).
NEW WRITERS WELCOME TO APPLY.
Learn More.“Yesterday, while I was earning what the average family practitioner does, I did three loads of laundry, dropped a kiddo at the pool, walked the dog, and weeded the vegetable garden. The copywriter’s life is pretty sweet. You can earn the kind of income doctors and lawyers earn — without the expensive degrees or the stress.” — Jen Stevens, Copywriter
Getting started today is EASY. Take AWAI’s copywriting program for a $497 $29 test-drive.
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