Membership Benefits
Jerry was the most creative person at the company. He was also the janitor and a recent ex-convict. Grateful for his job, Jerry would do his regular work and spend his lunch hour helping the marketing department create ads. Great ads. Until the executive director told the marketing manager, “If you’re so creatively challenged you need to consult with the janitor, I’m hiring an ad agency.”
The mission of the Association is to honor creativity in everyone. All the Jerrys and people like him who need support for their creativity, who want to develop their natural ability to write. You have that ability too—no matter how often you’ve said or heard, “I can’t write.”
We see your potential. We’ve worked with all kinds of people—executives and managers, administrators and customer-service reps from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies—and we’ve helped them take their writing—and careers—to the next level.
Now we want to help you! While our individual programs are open to everyone, membership offers even more benefits (at a special price).
1. Free Bronze Membership
Take your writing—and career—to the next level with:
- “Tips, Tools & Tricks of the Trade” Our popular e-newsletter arrives in your in-box twice a month to keep you up-to-date on the most effective business writing. You’ll learn how to write blogs and articles people want to read and sales content and proposals that get results. Read sample writing tips newsletter.
- Free webinar: “Write Attention-Grabbing, Traffic-Building Articles/Blogs.” Watch this on-demand webinar from our Grab ‘N’ Go series and start writing articles and blogs like a pro. (Actually, the tips and techniques in this webinar work for everything you write!)
- Notices about new products and upcoming events to make your business writing stand out.
2. Silver Membership $197 (an $800 value)
The Silver Membership tier features our Power Words Writing System. You’ll learn you how to write effective and engaging business e-mail and letters, blogs and articles, proposals and reports (even e-books and books!). We’ll guide, teach, and coach you how to write faster, stronger, better so you can enjoy increased respect, results, and revenues. Topics include how to write:
- Bold headlines and strong beginnings that draw readers in.
- Middles that don’t sag.
- Endings that compel action.
How is the Silver Membership program unique?
These days, it’s pretty easy to find all kinds of advice about business writing on the Web. Trouble is, most of it’s scattershot—without a plan for steady growth and momentum. Our Power Words Writing System offers you the expertise of professional writers and communication experts who cut through the cacophony with a step-by-step program designed to build your confidence and your business.
As a Silver Member, you’ll receive:
1. Power Words Writing System:
- Quick-Start Guide to Power Writing
We’ve pulled together our best resources to create this Quick-Start Guide so you can become a power writer—starting today! It covers key topics such as how to use keywords, brainstorm, write a bang-up bio, and even how to “imitate to innovate.” - “In Other Words” workshops in a box—your inbox! These semi-monthly writing “workshops” (24 in all) are packed with hands-on exercises, articles, and inspiration so you can kick-start your writing and regularly practice techniques that will continually improve your skills—and results. It’s designed to make the learning stick through reinforced messages carefully designed with your success in mind. Take a sample business writing ”workshop” now!
- “Writing with a Full Deck”—52 weekly cards deliver information and inspiration to keep you motivated and help you practice and perfect one writing issue each week. Read sample Full Deck writing tip.
“I just finished reading ‘In Other Words’ (Be Nicer to Yourself). I love your tone and
words of wisdom. Very inspirational and helpful. Keep ‘em coming.”
—Sallie Nissen, InVision, Walnut Creek, Calif.
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A copy of Lynda McDaniel’s award-winning book Words at Work.
“… packs a punch … McDaniel shares proven practices learned the hard way. This deceptively simple and engaging guide for workplace writers is highly recommended.” ForeWord Reviews
3. One open-coaching call every month for 12 months. Ask questions; gain insights; share successes. You’ll enjoy personal attention and learn from other participants’ experiences.
4. Twelve months of e-mail access. When those puzzling questions arise about punctuation, grammar, or style, send us a quick e-mail. We’ll get you fast answers to keep your momentum flowing.
Our Power Words Writing System is like having a “personal” business writing coach to build your confidence and inspire your creativity.
3. Gold Membership $497 (a $1,600 value)
How is the Gold Membership program unique?
This hands-on coaching program builds on the benefits of the Silver Membership tier. You’ll enjoy a personal assessment, on-demand webinars, and one-on-one writing coaching with Lynda McDaniel, who brings years of experience as a business writer, journalist, and trusted advisor to each individual session. You’ll feel as though you’re working with a friend who sees your potential and wants to help you live into it. (She does!)
As a Gold Member, you’ll receive:
- All of the benefits of the Silver Membership.
- Four half-hour personal, one-on-one coaching sessions by telephone and/or e-mail. Book them at your convenience.
- Assess Your Success. Ever wonder how your business writing stacks up? Our writing assessment—Assess Your Success: Your road map to business writing that rocks!—offers a personalized and confidential report on your business-writing skills.
- Free passes to our inspiring Grab ‘N’ Go Webinars series. Includes seven titles—with more on the way.
- Free access to our library, including our Inspiration on Demand with eight business writing e-books that show you how to:
- Kick-start your writing.
- Write attention-grabbing articles, blogs, proposals.
- Edit for polish and pizzazz, and much more.
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Join the Association for Creative Business Writing now!
Whether you choose our free Bronze Membership or our Silver or Gold Memberships, we know you will get so much out of your membership—including increased results, respect, and revenues.
Questions?
Sign up for your free 20-minute consultation and get answers to your membership and/or business writing questions. Click on the red button to schedule your appointment.
Watch our video that explains how the association can help you enjoy increased sales, improved results, and even a promotion or two.
