January 2022
7 Advantages That Make Copywriting a Fantastic Job Now (And for the Future)
January 31, 2022 (09:37:46 am)
Is copywriting a good career? When it comes to earning potential and flexibility, the answer is yes. Find out if a copywriting job is right for you.
Do This Project and In One Weekend You Could Earn $2,500
January 31, 2022 (06:00:48 am)
If you can show clients exactly how to fix what’s wrong on their website, you could easily make $2,500. And then get paid a second time to write the new content. Follow a simple checklist, and you’ll have your foot in the door with clients in any industry.
Monday Morning Jumpstart: How to Set Paid Writing Goals – And Stick to Them!
January 31, 2022 (05:25:54 am)
In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and AWAI's President, Rebecca Matter, lead us through how and why to set S.M.A.R.T. goals for the year ahead.
Living the Writer's Life: Peggy Stankiewicz
January 29, 2022 (05:00:59 am)
When Peggy Stankiewicz added copywriting as a side gig, she was hoping to complete 100 projects that first year. Combine her ambitious goal with her steady determination to learn all she could, and it’s no surprise she reached her goal early… three months early! In this interview, you’ll learn how Peggy combines copywriting with her love of fiction writing. She also shares her tips for how to get started with Fiverr when first connecting with clients.
Here’s How SEO Skills Can Make You a Richer Freelance Writer
January 24, 2022 (08:00:24 am)
Competition is fierce to appear in the top positions in internet search results. Writers who know how to write SEO (Search Engine Optimization) content are in high demand and clients are happy to pay you lots of money too. Here are four tips to keep in mind.
Monday Morning Jumpstart: Do This Before You Set Goals – 4 Steps
January 24, 2022 (04:02:36 am)
How do you make sure that you’re setting the RIGHT goals, so that your results are in line with your true vision for your life? Watch and find out!
Good SEO in 2022 Puts the User First
January 23, 2022 (05:00:07 am)
Effective SEO is about writing for both the search engines and the user. It’s writing so the user gets what they want (a solution to their problem) and the search engine recognizes it will give the user the answer. Six areas are key to putting the user first in SEO copywriting.
SEO Copywriting, The Key to a Well-Paid Writer’s Life
January 22, 2022 (05:13:20 am)
Search Engine Optimization is crucial to any website because optimized copy will draw more traffic. Here’s why effective SEO matters, how SEO works, and how well-optimized copy makes a difference to marketers.
Why Good UX Is an Integral Part of These 3 Fast-Growing Writing Projects
January 19, 2022 (02:26:07 pm)
UX copywriters write copy and content which focuses on user goals and the user experience. Here are three of the fastest-growing writing projects right now… and how UX is a big part of their success.
Watch Now: Is UX Writing the Future of Copywriting?
January 18, 2022 (05:00:41 am)
UX Copywriting is fast becoming a skill every copywriter needs to stay ahead of the competition. But what is it, exactly? And how can you use it in your own writing?
Train to Become an In-Demand UX Writer (with Clients Everywhere You Look)
January 17, 2022 (08:00:55 am)
Companies are giving priority to writers who know how to write copy and content that offers website visitors a great user experience. Be the UX writer they hire and you could be earning up to 50% more for your writing skills.
Monday Morning Jumpstart: Look Back to Get Ahead in 2022
January 17, 2022 (03:56:16 am)
In this Monday Morning Jumpstart with AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, we’re going to tackle goal setting in a way that’s a bit counter-intuitive…
Writers – Use these 4 Easy Tips for Getting Someone to Make a Purchase (It Starts with Being Helpful!)
January 16, 2022 (05:30:51 am)
Prospective customers are more likely to buy from companies that answer their questions and show they care about the overall user experience (UX). Use these four tips to be a helpful guide in your content and create a memorable UX.
The One Thing You Need to Be a Great UX Copywriter in 2022
January 16, 2022 (05:30:37 am)
Prospective customers now expect a user experience (UX) that anticipates their wants, needs, and desires. One that puts them first. As a UX copywriter, you can do this is in three key ways. Discover more here.
Congratulations to Our Latest Winner of AWAI’s Site Content Audit Report Challenge — Awarded with $2,000
January 15, 2022 (06:30:45 am)
Pam Foster announces the winner of AWAI’s latest $2,000 Site Content Audit Report Challenge. The winner shared strategies for how she netted a 99.4 score out of 100 on the report, along with feedback after her Certification experience.
How to Contribute to UX as a Writer (and Make a VERY Good Living at the Same Time)
January 15, 2022 (05:30:50 am)
In a good user experience (UX), design and writing work in tandem to guide people (users) through a website or an app in a way that makes it easy for them to accomplish what they want to do. Here is how writers contribute to UX.
Need Freelance Writing Clients? Swipe These 5 Proven Strategies
January 15, 2022 (05:30:45 am)
To build your freelance copywriting business, use these five proven client-getting strategies from successful Circle of Success members. Plus, discover nine bonus client-getting tips you can apply right away.
SEVEN Reasons to Break into Writing for the Health Market
January 14, 2022 (05:33:47 am)
Today’s focus on wellness and alternative health treatments… combined with an aging population… mean the health market is exploding with opportunity. Here are seven reasons why writers should jump into this in-demand specialty.
Live Training: Writing for Good
January 13, 2022 (05:59:28 am)
Learn how you can write for good and enjoy more fulfillment and personal satisfaction as a writer. During the free training event, Writing for Good, we’ll teach you what you need to know to make it easier for you to find rewarding and meaningful writing assignments.
This Could Be Your Biggest Payoff as a Writer
January 12, 2022 (05:13:55 am)
Your greatest payoff in the coming year may be more than financial gain. AWAI Member Keith Trimels has found great success since he decided a few years ago to pursue a career as a copywriter. But Keith discovered there were more benefits in his new life than he expected… and how you might experience writers ripples too.