NEW BREAKTHROUGH:
Discover a first-of-its-kind coaching that taps into your brain’s natural dopamine response to accelerate your success as a writer!
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Hi Reader,
If you’ve been with AWAI any length of time…
Or you’re serious about becoming a successful copywriter…
You’ve no doubt heard about Circle of Success.
Circle of Success is AWAI’s most comprehensive training — by far…
It’s for people, like you, who have made up their minds about becoming a professional copywriter…
And want the kind of personalized, mentored learning experience that can have a massive impact on your success…
As well as catapult you to the “in-demand” echelons of the copywriting world faster than you ever thought possible.
High-Level Access, Guidance, and Training at Every Stage of Your Copywriting Career
As a Circle of Success member, you have the full weight, influence, and connections of the world’s largest and longest-standing copywriter training organization behind you — for as long as you need us.
You have a special “in” with all the top people here at AWAI — Rebecca, Sandy, Pam, Paul, me, and senior members of our training team.
You have lifetime access to literally tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of professional resources — including AWAI’s entire library of skill- and business-building resources.
You’re also one call or email away from your personal mentor and coach — a professional copywriter who’s there to answer questions, guide your progress, and help you move forward at every stage.
You’re invited to exclusive live events, office hours, and client Power Summits where you learn, meet, and network with top people in our industry.
I’ll share many more benefits just ahead…
Including our NEWEST one-on-one coaching technique that’s backed by neuroscience… and has been moving members forward FASTER than ever before.
But even before this major new benefit, the impact Circle of Success has had on its members is undeniable.
Steve Coombes, a copywriter who now also runs a very successful coaching business for freelancers, called joining Circle of Success his “make or break” moment:
“I had to decide whether I would continue treating copywriting like a hobby or if I was going to make it a serious and a full-fledged business worthy to invest in. And today, I make significantly more money than I did when I worked in IT. Circle of Success has directly contributed and it continues to contribute to my success and my income.”
Julie Hassett, who writes for top-level clients across many niches, told us this:
“For me, the benefits began kicking in immediately. I started taking the live courses and getting feedback on my writing right away. And you can just choose any program and get it. That’s a huge help to anyone starting out.”
After using Circle of Success’ contacts and access to work on projects alongside top copywriters in the industry, Elizabeth Blessing told us this:
“I don’t think I would have dared to aspire to something so enormous if it hadn’t been for my Circle of Success experience.”
There’s also Dave Sharpe — who landed a massive web-writing job for a global client and said, very simply…
“The knowledge and skills I picked up from Circle of Success gave me the confidence I needed to play at this level.”
DISCLAIMER: All results mentioned are real but do not claim to represent typical results. Any success depends on many variables that are unique to each individual, including commitment and effort. Testimonial results are meant to demonstrate what the most dedicated students have done and should not be considered average. AWAI.com makes no guarantee of any financial gain from the use of its products.
Those are just a few of the many writers who saw their fortunes change dramatically after joining Circle of Success.
And this success is not by accident.
Circle of Success is hands-on learning that’s constantly evolving… continuously adapting to the needs of the marketplace… and teaching our members accordingly.
And now, it’s taken another leap forward…
With an exciting all-new layer of hands-on training designed to get you moving — and paid — even faster…
— Introducing W.I.N.™ — The Success Coaching for Copywriters Backed by Neuroscience!
If you’ve ever felt stuck as a writer…
Not sure what to do next…
Or you’re taking training after training and not making the progress you expected…
You’re not alone.
More importantly… it’s not your fault.
We’ve been taught to believe success comes from “learning more”… another class, another book, another credential.
So when you feel stuck, your instinct is to chase the next skill, hoping everything will finally click.
But neuroscience shows this kind of unfocused learning actually stalls momentum.
Here’s why:
When your brain doesn’t detect progress — a clear, tangible “win” — it withholds dopamine, the chemical that makes achievement feel good.
Without it, there’s no motivation to keep going.
No wins = no dopamine.
Just more overwhelm, paralysis, and that sinking feeling you’re not getting anywhere.
AWAI President Rebecca Matter saw this first-hand.
After years of investing heavily in professional development, the most effective coaching she experienced wasn’t through endless courses or programs…
It was coaching that promoted small, specific wins that left her energized and eager for the next step.
Reading Wolfram Schultz’s landmark neuron research confirmed it: dopamine spikes occur when outcomes exceed expectations.
And that’s when it clicked:
The same science-backed coaching model Rebecca was experiencing at the highest executive levels… could be adapted specifically for copywriters!
For most of this year, she studied and refined her technique — and quietly tested it on some Circle of Success members…
She calls it W.I.N.™ — short for Wins in Neuroprogression…
But it could just as easily stand for “What’s Important Now.”
Because W.I.N.™ coaching delivers what traditional training never can: a tangible win for your writing career FAST — no matter where you are in your journey.
It works because it’s truly personal.
It’s not a rigid system or based off a generic checklist. That’s because every writer’s challenges are unique — and it takes an experienced coach to pinpoint the next step that moves you forward.
And the results?
Undeniable.
Two Clients in the Span of Six Days
Just ask Evelyn Durnell, who was doing a great job at making connections — but couldn’t close on any copywriting assignments.
In her W.I.N.™ coaching session, Rebecca showed her how to “sharpen” her offer by identifying the ideal outcome clients in her niche could expect…
Along with three specific writing projects that could help achieve it.
Within six days, Evelyn landed two paying clients.
Next Step Leads to First Client
Or Swayne Hall, who was hustling hard but struggling to get traction.
In his W.I.N.™ coaching session, he was given one clear step:
When you don’t have samples for a client who needs a particular project, take a day to create one that’s tailored for the client you’re trying to land.
That single move helped him land his very first paying client.
Writing a Gala Script (with Brooke Shields!)
Shawn Maus was uncertain how to break into bigger, better paying projects.
His W.I.N.™ step: lean into a smaller success he had with his first client and cap it by saying, “I did this for them, would you like me to do this for you?”
That simple shift led to landing a dream assignment:
Writing the script for a major fundraising gala featuring Brooke Shields… including a live Q&A with the actress!
Proposal “Secret” Leads to New Client
Krista was struggling to land a client she’d been trying to secure for weeks.
Rebecca asked to see her proposal and noticed that she wasn’t making it easy for her potential client to say yes.
So she revealed an old freelancer’s secret to Krista: Revise her proposal to offer three viable options and ask him to choose the one he’d like.
Krista had the job the next day!
First “Real Client” + Built-in Future Work
Heidi Bonner struggled with imposter syndrome and wasn’t sure she was “ready.”
Her W.I.N.™ step was simply to include copy strategy and market guidance in her proposal that her client would find useful.
The result?
She signed her first client outside of her personal network and doubled her project scope in the process.
“Thank You… She Offered Me the Position!”
Lynn Horwitz wasn’t sure how to land a local magazine publisher looking for a content creator that one of her clients referred her too…
So she emailed her W.I.N.™ coach, AWAI’s learning chief Pam Foster, for advice.
Just a few days later she emailed Pam to say:
“Thank you for the wonderful advice. Meeting went well and she offered me the position!”
“Next Step” Coaching Created to Trigger Breakthroughs…
These breakthroughs didn’t come out of thin air.
They didn’t come from being told to “try again” after you’ve filled your head with more training.
And they didn’t come from following a “one size fits all” plan.
No…
They came from a coach who knew the writer’s situation… and recommended one simple action aimed at generating a tangible dopamine win…
Anything from getting your first credibility article written and published… to landing a new client… to generating sales copy that blows a long-standing control out of the water!
And as incredible as it may seem, W.I.N.™ coaching is just one way we’ll work hand in hand with you to move your writing career forward in dramatic fashion.
In fact, our focus turns to you IMMEDIATELY upon joining.
Within hours we’ll…
- Connect with you personally and help kick-start your journey so you know how to get the most out of every Circle benefit — from mentorship to community to curriculum…
- Create a personalized learning plan tailored to your interests and niche — and help keep you accountable and on track…
- Introduce you to top AWAI mentors, copy chiefs, and expert instructors — people you can lean on whenever you need support or direction…
- Help you develop your writing skills fast — with opportunities to receive feedback and guidance from working pros on real assignments…
- Pair you with marketers, coaches, and experienced writers who can help shape your growth…
- Invite you to members-only sessions where you’ll get proven business-building strategies and collaborate with some of the most successful names in the business…
- And when you’re ready, help you connect directly with the clients you want to work with — and make sure you’re fully prepared to impress.
But Circle’s personal attention doesn’t stop there.
Need support on a live writing assignment? You’ll even have top working copywriters you can call on for help, insight, and real-world advice.
Want some insider’s advice on a certain niche? One call to your mentor ensures they can help you or point you to someone who can.
Not sure what to charge for a project or a series of projects? When you’re a Circle member, that information is an email away — along with expert advice on how to position your proposal like a pro.
As part of your COS membership, you also gain full access to Copywriting Academy — our most in-depth, structured, and results-driven training.
It’s not just another “course” on copywriting.
It’s a full professional curriculum that we’re transforming to teach you everything businesses are looking for today…
Including the fundamentals of persuasive writing, the art of direct response, and the 5 Core Capabilities that every high-level writer needs in today’s AI-transformed marketplace:
- Persuasive Writing
- Marketing Strategy
- AI-Assisted Content Creation
- Smart Editing
- Professional Client Service
Inside Academy, you’ll not only learn — you’ll write, revise, test, and earn your place among professionals.
It’s the only training program where you must pass real writing assignments and assessments to earn your industry-recognized certification as a direct-response copywriter.
And while others have paid thousands to join Copywriting Academy, it’s included at no cost as part of your Circle of Success membership.
More on Academy shortly…
But just know that in addition to A-level training and powerful coaching like W.I.N.™…
Circle of Success is like having an entire professional support team by your side 24/7 at EVERY stage — from the time you start learning… to when you’re ready to start building your business… to well into your career.