Inside AWAI: Breaking Into the Lucrative World of Ghostwriting
August 02, 2025 (05:33:22 am)

Ghostwriting is a fast-growing writing niche with massive demand, and this Monday, August 4, at 3 p.m. ET, AWAI’s executive director will host a free roundtable interview with working ghostwriters who will share exactly how they broke in — and how you can, too!

Free Special Event: Your First Look at Freelance Copywriting 2.0
August 02, 2025 (05:09:57 am)

Over the last few months, we’ve been working behind the scenes on one of our most ambitious initiatives to date — a complete reimagining of what’s possible for writers in 2025 and beyond. Join AWAI President Rebecca Matter and copywriting legend Nick Usborne this Friday, August 8, at noon ET to get the first look at this major development — and what it means for your copywriting career.

August Issue: Secret Vault of Paid Writing Gigs
By Mindy McHorse
August 01, 2025 (07:00:44 pm)

Interested in a “secret vault” filled with paid writing gigs you can start THIS week? See them for yourself in this month’s issue of Barefoot Writer!

PLAYBACK: Accelerate Your Writing Career In 10 Weeks
July 30, 2025 (05:03:54 pm)

Tune in to our exclusive one-on-one interview with Master B2B Copywriter Steve Slaunwhite and learn how you can quickly build a successful writing career with just a handful of clients.

Playback: Inside the Booming Demand for B2B Writers
July 25, 2025 (05:00:09 pm)

Learn about the latest B2B opportunity for writers — where the demand is high, competition is low, opportunity is limitless, and professional fees are expected right out of the gate.

Write Your First Substack Post… and You Could Get a $200 Prize!
July 16, 2025 (05:06:18 am)

This could be your first paid freelance copywriting job! For this contest, you’re going to write a Substack post using the "first post" framework. And, if yours is one of the three best submissions, we’re going to award you $200. Read More Here …

Monday Morning Jumpstart: How Big Ideas Create Big Opportunities
July 14, 2025 (05:05:40 am)

Creating the life you want often comes down to your ideas — and how big you’re willing to think.

July Issue: A Numbers Game
By Mindy McHorse
July 04, 2025 (07:01:04 pm)

Just released, the July issue of Barefoot Writer!

PLAYBACK: Discover the Newest Writer-Friendly Platform
June 20, 2025 (04:28:39 pm)

If you’ve ever wanted to make money by “just writing,” then you’re in luck! Content marketing legend Brian Clark and AWAI President Rebecca Matter held a training where they showed writers the platform that’s making it easier than ever to create a real, client-free income stream — even if you’re starting from scratch.

Winners of AWAI’s May Writing Contest
June 12, 2025 (05:00:12 pm)

Pam Foster is here to announce the names of the three winners for the May DeepSleepBuds Ad Writing Contest! Check out Pam’s short video for the winners’ names and brief insights about why each of these winning submissions impressed her. She’ll also share some valuable tips you can use to improve ANY copy you write.

PLAYBACK: How to Build Client-Free Writing Income on Substack
June 12, 2025 (01:25:23 pm)

If you’d love to get paid monthly to write about what excites you, then be sure to check out this event playback. In it, content marketing legend Brian Clark and AWAI Executive Director Katie Yeakle address every “what-if” standing in your way, and show you why Substack has made it easier than ever for writers to get started.

FREE LIVE TRAINING: The Truths (And Myths) About Writing for a Living Today
June 08, 2025 (09:00:55 am)

Join us on Friday, June 13, at 11 a.m. ET for this crucial event, where we'll clear the air, bust the biggest myths about AI and copywriting, and show you how to take full advantage of the opportunity for writers today.

June Issue: FUN inside
By Mindy McHorse
June 06, 2025 (07:00:35 pm)

Just released, the June issue of Barefoot Writer!

A CAN’T-MISS EVENT… How to Make Passive Income with AI… Without a Single Client
May 06, 2025 (05:02:05 pm)

Watch as digital copywriting pioneer Nick Usborne reveals the way he’s making money with AI… without a single client!

May Issue: A Writing Riddle
By Mindy McHorse
May 02, 2025 (07:00:25 pm)

Just released, the May issue of Barefoot Writer!

Winners of AWAI’s April Writing Contest
May 02, 2025 (05:02:57 am)

Pam Foster is here to announce the names of the three winners for the April Sleep Buds Ad Writing Contest! Check out Pam’s short video for the winners’ names and brief insights about why each of these winning submissions impressed her. She’ll also share some valuable tips you can use to improve ANY copy you write.

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Copywriting — a Financially Valuable Skill
April 21, 2025 (04:59:20 am)

Copywriting can transform your life and earning potential in more ways than most aspiring writers realize. In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI’s director of training, Jade Trueblood, sits down with Rebecca Matter, president of AWAI, to explore the wide variety of opportunities the skill of copywriting can bring.

April Issue: Easy Writing Income
By Mindy McHorse
April 04, 2025 (07:00:16 pm)

Just released, the April issue of Barefoot Writer!

Winners of The Writer’s Life Writing Contest
March 26, 2025 (05:49:30 am)

From over 160 submissions, Steve Slaunwhite announces the three winners of the $200 prize from our writing contest about the WarmCo Mini Display Warmer in The Writer’s Life.

PLAYBACK: How YOU Can Use AI to Your Advantage as a Writer in 2025
March 18, 2025 (04:34:50 pm)

Listen in as A-level copywriter and AI expert Guillermo Rubio breaks down how YOU can use AI to your advantage as a writer in 2025 — and beyond.