April 2023
Living the Writer's Life: Jerry Bures
April 29, 2023 (05:00:32 am)
Jerry Bures didn’t hate his job in engineering, but the lack of control when it came to work hours and the time away from his family grew taxing. He was ripe for change the day a letter showed up in his mailbox that completely redirected his trajectory. On the other side, he found joy, freedom, and a revived ability to be there for the people who mattered most to him.
Portuguese Teacher Uses New Freelance Writing Skills to Land Work AND Launch 2 Websites…
April 28, 2023 (12:00:38 pm)
Portuguese teacher Eli Sousa has made the most of his new freelance writing skills to land work with clients AND launch two of his own business websites… putting his passions into an exciting new career. See how he did it, and let his path inspire you!
We Long to Belong — Why Community Is the Last Great Marketing Strategy
April 25, 2023 (04:15:45 pm)
More than 90% of U.S. companies use social media in their marketing strategy because that’s where their prospects and customers are researching and making buying decisions. But now, prospects on social media are also looking for community and connection. Here’s what writers need to know…
Monday Morning Jumpstart: Efficiency and Focus
April 24, 2023 (05:09:35 am)
In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, tackle efficiency. They provide tips on becoming more focused, discuss the importance of eliminating distractions, and the “domino effect” that can happen if you are inefficient in your work as a writer.
Living the Writer's Life: Jill Wright
April 22, 2023 (05:00:26 am)
After trying different career paths and taking an extended break for family, Jill Wright is finally poised for massive writing success. But it’s the fulfillment that matters most to her, now that she’s found something she can really dive into and profit from while still maintaining her other interests. Read on to discover how she made the slow-and-steady path to writing work for her.
How This Freelance Writer Bounced Back When the Pandemic Nearly Wiped Her Out…
April 21, 2023 (05:00:45 pm)
AWAI Member Sharlet Brennan’s writing business ground to a halt when the pandemic hit her niche hard. But she found a way to rebuild a much stronger freelance business and she shares how she did it and offers advice for writers just getting started.
Monday Morning Jumpstart: Finding Balance
April 17, 2023 (05:18:48 am)
In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, talk about some questions for when you feel off-balance. They offer advice to dig deep and be honest with yourself about how you are spending your time.
FREE Circle of Success Virtual Open House Goes Live Today!
April 11, 2023 (10:00:26 am)
Join Executive Director Katie Yeakle and some very special guests today at noon Eastern Time. We’ll be holding our 2023 LIVE Circle of Success OPEN HOUSE — so you can see once and for all HOW the program works and WHY it’s such a turning point for so many AWAI members.
Monday Morning Jumpstart: Digging Deeper
April 10, 2023 (04:25:20 am)
In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, talk about how critical it is to slow down, listen, and find out the details. This will help you solve your client’s problem, build trust in your professional career, and can also improve your personal relationships.
FREE "OPEN HOUSE" EVENT: JOIN US LIVE! — TUESDAY, APRIL 11 — NOON EASTERN!
April 07, 2023 (05:00:25 pm)
Join Executive Director Katie Yeakle and some very special guests this Tuesday, April 11, at noon Eastern Time. We’ll be holding our 2023 LIVE Circle of Success OPEN HOUSE — so you can see once and for all HOW the program works and WHY it’s such a turning point for so many AWAI members.
$200 Prize Winners Announced for The Writer’s Life B2B Email Writing Contest
April 05, 2023 (11:00:55 am)
Steve Slaunwhite announces the three winners of the $200 prize from our March email writing contest about the WarmCo food warming unit in The Writer’s Life.
Monday Morning Jumpstart: Communication with Clients
April 03, 2023 (05:00:58 am)
In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, talk about what professionalism means, the two types of questions you should be asking your client, and how to know when you are in a proper rhythm with your client.
