How to Make Forward Progress Today
Ever feel stuck?
Like you’re working and working and working but not getting anywhere?
If you’re taking course after course, studying and practicing, but you’re not making any money as a writer, you definitely know what I’m talking about.
And I can empathize with you. Because that used to be me.
Rebecca Matter here – a previous self-proclaimed multi-tasker who was the first one in the door each morning, last one out, and then worked well into the evening at home. I was always super busy and felt very proud to be “that girl” – the one who was always working her butt off …
I could easily “brag” at happy hour on Friday about how I had managed to pull off another 60-hour+ week.
Then I took a job at AWAI and was introduced to a whole new world. And after continuing my work habits for a few years, I decided that I, too, wanted to live the writer’s life.
It was then that I quickly realized it just wasn’t possible. At least not the way I was trying to achieve it.
Today, I’m more effective most days than I was in a full week back then. And that’s what I want to help you with this week.
I’ve learned the key to making forward progress in my professional life. I work a lot less, have more freedom, and have managed to set up multiple revenue streams for myself.
And when I look back on how I used to be, it seems like another lifetime. The way I work now is so ingrained in me that I couldn’t be that same girl even if I tried.
Thank goodness!
Working a lot more hours, always stressed, and being less productive?
No, thank you! I’ll choose this life over that one any day of the week.
Which leads me back to my initial question …
Are you working hard … and experiencing the reward of forward progress? Or are you working hard and still feeling stuck?
In the past weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of working a lot with AWAI members through live events like the B2B event I held here in Austin, online training programs like the Six-Figure Companion Series, and the mastermind group that formed out of the 2011 Web Intensive called Web Writer Elite.
And one common thread I found between all the groups is that quite a few people were feeling frustrated with their forward progress.
And this week, I’d like to help you work on that too. That’s why I’m taking over The Writer’s Life for the next five days …
By the end of this week, I want you to feel like you’ve made significant forward progress towards your dream of living the writer’s life.
So every day, I’m going to give you an action item I’d like for you to complete.
Stick with me all week, perform all 5 actions, and when you hit the weekend, you’ll know what forward progress feels like.
Today, I’m going to tackle the first step: choosing a path. And by choosing a path, I’m talking about how you’ll get to the writer’s life. Will you become a copywriter, self-publisher, travel writer … ? You get the idea.
Because without a path and the end goal in mind, you’ll never reach the writer’s life. It’s the first roadblock you need to overcome and the first step you have to take in order to move forward.
Earlier this year, I wrote an essay on how to choose the right path for you – taking into consideration why you’re doing this in the first place and what your version of the writer’s life looks like.
Are you looking to make six figures? Are you looking to make some extra cash on the side? Are you looking to develop a passive income stream for yourself?
Figuring that out is key, and you can access that essay here if you need help choosing a path.
But know that whatever path you choose, you can be successful.
AWAI has been helping people live the writer’s life since 1997. We know how to create programs that give people everything they need to succeed. All you have to do is choose the path, and then let us guide you the rest of the way.
Don’t put a ton of pressure on yourself to choosing the “right” path. You’re not stuck with just one for life.
The idea is to just choose a path that appeals to you, begin making forward progress, and testing it out.
THEN you can add other paths in, and additional revenue streams, once you get started. (But we’ll get to that in a future series of The Writer’s Life. This week is about making forward progress with your first path.)
Your action item for today: Choose a path once and for all.
Even if you’ve considered a few paths, I want you to focus on one for the rest of the week. So your action item is to choose the one you want to work first.
You’ve got lots of options to choose from. And I’m confident you can make this decision quickly if you sit down with the intention of choosing one before you stand back up.
Some of the most popular paths to the writer’s life include:
- Copywriting
- Self-Publishing/Information Publishing
- Resume Writing
- Grant Writing
- Desktop Marketing or Graphic Design
- Internet Research
If you want my recommendation, I’m going to tell you to start with copywriting.
Why?
Because with huge growing opportunities like the business-to-business market (B2B), the internet, and social media, you have the potential to make as much money as you want and truly live the lifestyle you desire.
It’s definitely the most adaptable path you can choose.
And even if you start with copywriting and decide you don’t want to be a copywriter, you’ll be more effective at any other writing career you move into next.
If down the line you decide to move into travel writing, resume writing, grant writing, you name it … there’s definitely no better investment than learning how to write persuasively, which is really what copywriting is all about.
Remember, I’m going to give you an action every day this week to move you forward towards the writer’s life. If you take each step, you’ll feel the forward progress by Friday you need to keep moving forward.
Right now, I want you to choose your path. And if you’d like to share it with me or need any help deciding between two paths, add a comment below.
And then I’ll see you tomorrow with your next step!
AWAI’s Accelerated Program for Six-Figure Copywriting
Turn the ability to write a simple sales letter into a successful freelance career. Find out how you can make a six-figure income working from anywhere you want as a direct response copywriter. Learn More »
“That first paycheck told me I could do this. Recent paychecks and referrals are confirming that I’m on my way to living the dream.”
If yes, you could be in big demand, earning big money, writing just a few hours a day from anywhere in the world you choose to be.
Get Nick Usborne’s step-by-step system for creating money-making information websites.
In just 6 hours and 35 minutes, you can be in business earning $60 – $150 an hour writing simple resumes.
Learn the secrets behind succeeding in this in-demand career.
The work is plentiful … the pay scales are generous and the competition is scarce!
Get the answers to the hundreds of questions and concerns commonly asked in specific, step-by-step details.
Use this eight-step plan to make the leap from aspiring copywriter to professional copywriter this year.
Let your fellow AWAI members show you firsthand the easiest, most powerful way to land your first client … BEFORE you finish the program.
Writing for the web is a huge opportunity for copywriters. Let web expert Nick Usborne show you how to write blockbuster web copy in record time … even if you're a complete internet “rookie”!
It’s an opportunity to make $50,000, $75,000, $100,000 a year or more … working just a few hours a day.
A once complicated profession is now something you can do on a standard computer – even if you have little or no “artistic” ability.
It’s one thing to have a website. But if your website can’t be found by the search engines, it may as well not exist.
The Internet creates new income possibilities every day. The biggest among them: online video marketing.
Get the very techniques top-performing copywriters use to rattle off one groundbreaking control after another.
In his new book, Michael Masterson teaches you his very own formula for powerful persuasion and how to apply it to direct mail sales letters as well as online promotions.
Hi Rebecca,
I'm stuck and I wonder if you can help. I get disillusioned so easily lately.
Copywriting calls me because I love to write. Grant writing calls me because I love to help others and I'm really a softie. But I get stuck on marketing (how to identify my core value to clients is like pulling out my own teeth)
I was thinking this morning that this whole copywriting thing is just a pipe dream and what I really need is a j o b.
So many roads I could follow. Too many, actually!
My nemesis could be an asset if I could pin down a concrete path. Can you help? Nancu
Guest (Nancy) – July 25, 2011 at 10:05 am
I just purchased the copywriting course and I'm waiting to receive it. I look forward to reading your posts this week!
Guest (Stacie) – July 25, 2011 at 10:11 am
"Taking course after course, studying and practicing." Boy is that me! Last week I went back and re-focused on the copywriting program. I've never finished my supplement letter. While I am slowly making my transition to the writer's life, not having finished my last AWAI assignment was really bugging me. This essay was the focus I needed. I'm looking forward to the rest of the week and the focus it presents.
Screenquest – July 25, 2011 at 10:22 am
I'll say I'm stuck! Rebecca, I finished the 6-figure course in 2007 (I think, maybe it was 09) and have been putting it off and putting it off. Did get a couple of other programs which were a big help (and also helped me procrastinate, know the feeling?), but finally, this year 2011 (and I told myself this at the beginning of the year) I have to get moving. I've chosen my niche - copywriting, specifically auto-responders (for right now), so am anxious and determined to actually work on this for at least 1 hour every night.
swmorse – July 25, 2011 at 11:00 am
Yes, I'm guilty. I must have every course from the past and just purchased the autoresponder course. However, now B2B looks to be a fabulous fit. Where to start? Looks like you need a website no matter what, so which course is best that includes the website building background as well as the content for B2B, autoresponders, etc. Do you agree, build website first aimed at target market?
Bgydrvr in Texas – July 25, 2011 at 4:08 pm
This is going to be my week. Am I stuck? Sure am. Keep buying more programs as each one sounds like exactly what I need.
What I really need is to follow my current niche idea and not go down rabbit trails. Focus is what I need to learn.
I will be eager for each post this week. Thanks Rebecca. You read my muddled mind.
BarbA – July 25, 2011 at 4:24 pm
This is embarrassing to admit. I purchased Accelerated Copywriting YEARS ago when AWAI was still sending out lesson pages via U.S. mail to place in the binder! I worked three quarters of the material but got cold feet realizing I'd have to self-promote at some point. Even so, over the years I've managed to acquire the Masters Program, Graphic Design, Money Making Websites and Self Publishing!! It's time to commit. I believe in building solid basics, so it's Accelerated Copywriting for me.
karlapep – July 25, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Hi, Rebecca I would like to have help with
.Auto Responder
.Online email marketing
.Product sales letter Thank You,
Elea7 – July 25, 2011 at 4:45 pm
I agree Copywriting is a good choice, it does seem to have the basics to lead into the other niches.
I look forward to this week. My focus is all over the place and I'm not getting anything completed. Thank you
Cora – July 25, 2011 at 4:56 pm
@Nancy - You love to write - so start with copywriting. It's the path that will provide the greatest opportunity, and will allow you to try other things down the line once you get going. Marketing yourself is easier as a copywriter too, because there are so many ways to differentiate yourself from other copywriters - whereas it can be harder in some of the more specific writing fields like resume writing and grant writing. In fact, I'm going to go over how to do this on Wednesday - so you're at the perfect right place at the perfect right time!
@Stacie - talk about perfect timing! Definitely let me know if you get stuck at any point this week, and in the meantime, make a plan to get through that program. It's the first step, and will be the foundation for everything you'll do as a copywriter, regardless of other paths you may choose. (You'll soon see you have many opportunities as a copywriter!) Good luck!
Rebecca Matter – July 25, 2011 at 5:08 pm
@Screenquest - good for you! I'm glad to hear you're finishing the program's final assignment. I think that will ultimately give you the confidence you need to move forward - and I can tell you that some copywriters have actually launched their career using that letter as a sample of their work. And then pay close attention to the rest of the week's essays - they're coming at the perfect time.
@swmorse - I'm happy to hear you're getting focused too! The rest of this week's issues will help you succeed with your 2011 goal of getting moving. Keep me posted if you have any questions along the way!
Rebecca Matter – July 25, 2011 at 5:12 pm
@Bgydrvr in Texas - the good news is that B2B companies need autoresponders and web content more than any other industry. So if you decide to pursue the B2B copywriting path, all you've learned will still be useful to you. But hold off on putting up a website until you know for sure that's the route you want to go. If you do decide on B2B, you'll want your website to target that market specifically. I'm going to go over choosing a niche tomorrow, so hold off on doing anything else till then! :) And if you have any questions after that, post them to that essay and we'll continue this conversation. Hopefully by the end of the week you'll feel focused have a clear plan to follow.
Rebecca Matter – July 25, 2011 at 5:16 pm
@BarbB - I agree! No more rabbit trails for you. Commit to working through my plan this week and staying focused. I'd love to hear by Monday that you feel like you've made a big step forward.
@karlapep - don't be embarrassed. I can't tell you how many successful copywriters tell me they got the program over 10 years ago. We've been around since 1997! But they always finish with - "if only I had finished it sooner." And that's where you are now - so stick with it.
As for the self promotion, AWAI has really been publishing so much more on that topic lately. You'll get plenty of help. It's something EVERYONE fears initially - but once you get going, those fears will go away, and you'll never remember why you were fearful to begin with. Just remember, no one ever dies of hearing "no" from a potential client. But when you get your first "yes," it will change your life forever. I hope you'll share that moment with me and the rest of AWAI - we love thos
Rebecca Matter – July 25, 2011 at 5:24 pm
@Elea7 - I'm not sure what kind of help you're looking for with the autoresponder program, but Jay White is available on the special groupsite we have setup for our autoresponder members where he's happy to answer questions and critique your work. It all comes free with the program, and the information is provided on the myAWAI page for that program. If you have any other questions, give Member Services a call and they'll be happy to help.
@Cora - sounds like my series is coming at the perfect time! Do follow along with the steps, and then let me know if anything is left unanswered. I want this to be the week you gain your focus.
Rebecca Matter – July 25, 2011 at 5:26 pm
Well, this is timely and it looks like I'm not the only one who could use some help channeling my energy and getting this show on the road. I bought the accelerated program in hard copy also (6 years ago), worked through around 2/3 of it, then trailed off. Then I took a new office job and didn't go back to this idea of the writer's life until I got laid off this spring.
Copywriting, and probably B2B and PR are where I want to start, and nobody is ever going to call me into his office again to say that he's taking my position in another direction! Looking forward to these exercises!
Guest (Evan) – July 25, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Hi! I will be working on graphic design/copywriting/for Christian markets. I can do illustration,so I can create unique work. However, I have some extreme limitations regarding funds and equipment I need to begin. I tried to illustrate a book,but the author (who loved my work on his behalf) backed out for his own reasons. Now, I am trying to find out what specific things to be sure and include in an art portfolio, to try to get started with some book publishing houses. Any ideas?
Guest (Peggy) – July 25, 2011 at 6:12 pm
I can't believe I forgot to say, "Thank you!"
Thank you! You have all been helping me for a long time. I always learn something valuable, every time.
Guest (Peggy) – July 25, 2011 at 6:17 pm
Looking forward to your "Writer's Life" this week Rebecca!
Took me forever to REALLY choose B2B copywriting as my Mastery Path - herewith some thoughts that helped me finally overcome inertia:
"It is MORE IMPORTANT to select something Reasonable and F.O.C.U.S.* on it than to make the Perfect Selection." - me
* - F.O.C.U.S. = Follow One Course Until Successful
"Do not expect the self-improvement tool to do the job for you." - me
"Words are the source of our most powerful magic." - Dumbledore
Charles Walker Writer – July 25, 2011 at 6:50 pm
I ordered the money making website course and then the internet research course. I have decided to finish the researcher course first, and have decdided on Personal Development as my niche. I have been studying and reading about this subject for over 20 years and I qualified as a psychotherapist in '99. Is this niche too broad and should I try to narrow it down a bit?
MaryMcLean – July 25, 2011 at 7:07 pm
I haven't purchased the program yet, money has been tight. I have doing some reading and trying to decide what avenue would be better for me to start. It sounds as though copywriting would be a good place to start. Resume writing appealed to me. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Guest (ticosusie) – July 25, 2011 at 7:13 pm
Hi Rebecca...it's copywriting for me. I am two weeks behind in the Accelerated Live Companion Series, but enjoying it immensely. I figure, as you said, that learning persuasive writing is a good foundation for everything else. I want to write where I can make a positive contribution, possibly for non-profits. Maybe something to do with children. I am somewhat of an expert in that area (Early Childhood Specialist).
By the way, your life is about to change...if I can be of assistance to you...
Paully – July 25, 2011 at 7:37 pm
I have gotten side-tracked too many times. I have purchased many of the programs from AWAI with the hope that I could find one that "scratched the itch".
I really want to write B2B with a focus on white papers. But I also want that passive income that can carry my loved ones should something happen to me.
I like what I see and hear, but my attention span is shorter that a 3 year old placed in a room full of shiny things! Focus is near to impossible... What do I do?
Sam – July 25, 2011 at 9:20 pm
Great post, Rebecca. Thanks....I was a B2B journalist for years, and I've done plenty of white papers and case studies along the way, so the quick and easy commitment for me is B2B.
However, I'd like to transition from B2B to sales letters and auto-responders in the near future...Nothing against B2B - it's just time for me to shake things up a bit.
I began writing display ad copy (in addition to my B2B work) about 19 months ago - so, I know I love the challenge of selling through the written word...
Here's what I'm not sure about: I have a promising niche in mind. Is it better to leverage my industry experience to line up clients quickly for B2B projects, and then try to cross-sell my way into sales letters and auto-responders...or, knowing that my goal is to write sales letters and auto-responders, should I downplay my B2B experience and focus exclusively on marketing my skills as a writer of sales letters and auto-responders. My concern is that cross-selling makes it look li
Guest (John) – July 25, 2011 at 10:08 pm
Oh Rebecca, Thank you, for this series this wk! I don't feel so silly now! I ordered my Copywriting course in 2007. Got nowhere w/ it. Then life happened all over me & it got buried. I recently discovered Nick's Making Money Building Websites & got excited again. My ADHD brain needs a little payoff to boost the ability to get through the longer copywriting course. I've decided to FOCUS on Website course 1st, get 1 site running, then tackle the copywriting course & build from there!
Thx!!
Paula ABQ – July 25, 2011 at 11:51 pm
Rebecca, My problem is that I'm looking for a side-career, an additional stream of income to supplement my main goal, which is to become a full-time novelist.
I've got two published ebooks to my credit, but royalties are small and building a readership is an uphill battle taking lots of time and energy. Time spent on copywriting (what I'd like to do as a sideline) is time away from novel-writing. It's a dilemma!
Guest (Saralee) – July 26, 2011 at 9:51 am
Hi Rebecca:
I would like to choose copywriting as my starting point this week.
Thanks.
Guest (Karlene Haughton) – July 26, 2011 at 11:11 am
Hi Rebecca, I've chosen my path to start with and that is Internet Research Specialist,because it will I think afford me to start earning asap in order to stick to my plan of earning enough $ in order to take the copywriting course. I agree it is a good foundation. Then I can branch out from there. Thanks
Marcellus Greene – July 26, 2011 at 1:40 pm
Thank you for all the good information. My priority is self-publishing and information publishing relating to an existing e-commerce site. Have self-published one document and I'm working on 3 new publications. Right now, I rely on the public library and free business seminars for publishing and marketing suggestions. Because the primary business is online, contact with other business owners is essential but plan to purchase one of AWAI programs in the future. Thanks for everything
Guest (Natalie) – July 26, 2011 at 3:36 pm
I'm a disabled vet on a very low income trying to make enough income flow to travel and see the world, with a mobile income I can pursue anywhere in the world.
Guest (TomE) – July 26, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Thanks Rebecca for your valuable guidance. I have chosen my path as copy writer. I want to develop my writing skills please guide me on that.
Guest (Preethi) – July 26, 2011 at 11:07 pm
I´m already in Internet Research. From there I want to build web sites. Since I started with AWAI I´ve been thinking in my niche and how to use this tools to understand the market. I have researched a lot and found a world in Internet I didn´t know existed.
Marisabel – July 27, 2011 at 2:38 am
@Evan - Hopefully that lay off is going to be a huge blessing for you. Between copywriting, B2B, and PR, I'd recommend focusing on B2B copywriting. PR is something else you *may* want to offer down the road, but it definitely is different from launching a B2B business, and I want you to make real forward progress this week. Good luck!
@Peggy - I would spend some time researching other graphic designer and illustrator websites, and see which ones look the most professional to you. That way you have something to model your own art portfolio after. You can also reach out to AWAI Advisory Board Member Lori Haller - she's a very successful designer, and loves helping AWAI members. Her website is shadowoakstudio.com.
And you're welcome! :)
Rebecca Matter – July 27, 2011 at 6:10 pm
@Charles - I'm glad to hear you ended up with B2B. That's an excellent niche with lots of demand, as well as options for copywriters. Now you have to just commit to focusing until you reach your goal. Hopefully my series this week will help you create some forward momentum.
@MaryMc - Personal Development is a fine niche. I'd start at that level, and when you get to researching clients, see where that leads you. You may find a sub-niche within personal development that you want to focus on exclusively. And your background as a psychotherapist be great if you also decide to add copywriting in the future to your list of services. You could service that niche alone!
@ticosusie - When possible, I always recommend starting with copywriting. It's a great foundation for any writing path you may end up taking. That being said - resume is definitely the cheaper program and faster business to get up and running. So with your situation, resume may be best.
Rebecca Matter – July 27, 2011 at 6:16 pm
@Paully - thank you so much! I really appreciate the offer, and welcome any advice you may have for me. There are many great nonprofit organizations that advocate for children, and it sounds like that niche will work perfectly with your background as well as your passion. I hope you go for it! Spend some time this week researching possible clients, and hopefully I'll *see* you tomorrow on the Companion Series webinar!
@Sam - you describe so many of us! What you need to do is put on some blinders to any other opportunities from here on out, and focus on launching your business as a B2B copywriter who specializes in White Papers. Once you have that up and going, you can consider adding additional B2B project types. And then - and only then - you can think about adding the passive income stream as well. I have found that key is to get something started - and make it successful - before adding anything else on top. Good luck to you and I hope that itch is now scratched! :)
Rebecca Matter – July 27, 2011 at 6:21 pm
@John - What a great position to be in! The answer to your question really depends on you want your first few months to play out in your business. If you want success fast, then obviously spending a few months building a successful freelance business based on all your experience is going to be the way to go. You can then begin to transition into the B2C side of things, leveraging your B2B clients and testimonials into opportunities on the B2C side.
That being said, if what you really want to do is write sales letters - I'd say figure out the niche you want to work in and go for it. You'll still be able to use your past writing experience to give you the credibility you need when promoting yourself, and the rest comes with experience. Once you've gotten a few sales letter and ARs under your belt, you'll be golden. Good luck and keep me posted!
Rebecca Matter – July 27, 2011 at 6:32 pm
@Paula ABQ - I'm glad you have a plan! The good thing is that you'll get some practice writing with your money-making website. And then when you start working through copywriting again, you'll have an easy opportunity to "write every day" - which is a habit we recommend all copywriters pick up early on in their careers. Good luck and remember to tell us when your website is up so that we can add you to the success catalog!
Rebecca Matter – July 28, 2011 at 11:16 am
@Saralee - I can definitely see your dilemma. And it's the reason why so many writers turn to copywriting - it's a way to actually make a decent living from your writing talents. And for many, they're able to have more free time to work on their novels, because copywriting allows them the ability to not have a full-time job.
Since it doesn't sound like you need to replace a full time career, I would specialize in a type of copywriting - like writing autoresponders, case studies, whitepapers, etc. That way you'll have quick projects rather than ones that will take you away for weeks.
Hope that helps!
Rebecca Matter – July 28, 2011 at 11:28 am
@Karlene - Excellent choice! Do call Member Services if you need any help at all.
@Natalie - sounds like a plan! And there is SO MUCH free content on the AWAI site as well. Just click on Archives in the navigation and you'll see what I mean. Good luck!
@TomE - most of our writing opportunities will allow you to work anywhere in the world you choose. Copywriting is probably the best fit, because your clients can all be in the US and for the most part they don't care where you live. At the same time, it can also provide you with the income you need to travel. But just like I advised Saralee above - I recommend picking a certain type of copywriting project. That way you can get started with little cost, and focus on getting your first clients. Then when you start to make money, begin adding other types of projects to the list of services you offer.
Rebecca Matter – July 28, 2011 at 11:43 am
Thank you, Rebecca...I so appreciate your feedback. The problem is that I don't have the first idea of how to explore the niche of early childhood advocacy (which I've done a fair amount of for the organizations I belonged to). But since I'm behind in the lessons I think this is probably coming up so will stay tuned.
Paully – July 28, 2011 at 12:03 pm
Hi Rebecca! YEP, sure sounds like me STILL in a state of paralysis!!!! My niche? I'm guessing copywriting for NOW and I am reading ALOT, signing in for all Webex's, etc. and I am still stuck! I wake up each day like a kid in jr. high cuz I KNOW how far behind I am and that my peer group had pretty much evaporated. These "notes" in my INBOX are a credit to ALL of you, cuz you've all been there! It is NOT an option for me to NOT complete this course as it's my personal ticket to not only reinvent myself and NOT depend on SS for income (!) and to be able to write from anywhere in the world.
I am "flagging" your emails and will report back. At least I don't feel quite so alone!
Guest (Gypsy Woman) – July 28, 2011 at 9:39 pm
Hi Rebecca,
I'm leaving comments in random order because I began reading your series a little late this week. With that said, and with your help and motivation, I have finally selected my path: copywriting. I've been toying with this for a number of years, but never really could move forward, until now. I'll have to share all of the gritty details on a more appropriate forum. But for now, Copywriting it is! Thanks again!
swertzbaugher – July 29, 2011 at 10:58 am
@Paully - just run some searches online for organizations that advocate for children. For example, in just a few seconds I typed in child advocate and came up with http://www.casaforchildren.org/ and http://www.cadvocates.org/. But you can go beyond that simple phrase and search for more specific advocacy groups. If they have a website and marketing materials, they may need your help. Good luck!
@Gypsy Woman - So copywriting will be your path. Now make sure that everything you're doing is focused on that path. Don't let any emails, webinars, etc that aren't relevant to it take you off the path. Get through the program, and when you're done, you'll choose your copywriting niche (see the next essay in this series). I promise you're not alone! We're here to help you. :)
Rebecca Matter – July 29, 2011 at 4:28 pm
@swertzbaugher - congratulations on choosing your path! That's a huge step forward this week. I look forward to hearing from you again as you move towards your goals. Have a wonderful weekend and congratulations again!
Rebecca Matter – July 29, 2011 at 4:31 pm
Thank you so much, Rebecca! That really helps. Sorry to not join you on the live webinar but too many children here to do that...and lunch time since I'm three hours earlier than where you are. Sure you wouldn't want to do this at 10:00 pm? Just kidding.
Paully – July 29, 2011 at 5:48 pm
Hi Rebecca, I'm a new member of AWAI & the PWA & I've also purchased the Six Figure Accelerated Copywriting course.
Sorry for my late comment, work runs me ragged.
My path up to this point feels like a lonely one.
I've purchased Mike Koenigs' Main Street Marketing Machine 2.0 Fusion. So many choices eg. autoresponders, video marketing, social media..
I want a lucrative career that allows me the freedom to travel & spend time with family & friends (my own websites also wouldn't hurt)..HELP!!
Malcolm – July 30, 2011 at 7:31 pm
Rebecca, thanks for taking the time to send feedback. After last year's Bootcamp I got bogged down. Now I definitely need FOCUS help. I have a skeleton of a website where I want to provide a daily audio news feed, promote myself as a copywriter and sell the book I'm currently writing on free IT help (per Bob Bly's suggestion at Bootcamp.) I'm plugging away at all of it, but not getting to the money making part of it. I joined PWA. How should I proceed from there?
Thanks so much.
Carl Gitchel – August 1, 2011 at 2:49 pm
Although the recommendation to start with the accelerated copywriting course (which I have) makes sense, I have both experience, a track record of success, convincing references, and special skills for grant writing, so I'll start there.
BUT ... key to success in that field is to market myself, to network, and to develop SEO savvy to make my website into a must-read for grant seekers.
Lots of work ahead! And I'm going to need feedback and suggestions from AWAI!!!!
Richard Lacey – September 11, 2011 at 3:45 pm