Living the Writer's Life: Joel Boomer
February 06, 2021 (05:00:33 am)

Joel Boomer’s love affair with the South American country of Colombia started back in 2015. At first, he just visited to perfect his Spanish. But then, he met his fiancée and decided it was time to put down some serious roots. For Joel, copywriting in the financial niche has been the perfect fit to support his expat lifestyle. In this interview, Joel talks about his experience working within an agency.

Open Doors to New Opportunities with UX Copywriting
February 01, 2021 (05:16:11 pm)

UX copywriting skills open new doors for writers. UX Certification qualifies you to meet the criteria of the numerous UX writer positions open today. Learn more about the new job opportunities here.

Living the Writer's Life: Susan Greene
January 30, 2021 (05:00:35 am)

When Susan Greene graduated from college with a BS in journalism, a career in copywriting seemed like a natural path. But actually, her passion for writing was born more than a decade earlier — starting with a simple poem sent into a comic book contest. In this interview, Susan tells the story of how one woman can go from a $3 contest prize to a lifetime of “figuring it out later” and living on her own terms.

Want to Be a Freelance Writer? Start with a Blog
By Jen Phillips April
January 27, 2021 (09:50:43 am)

If you’re looking for an easy writing project to start with, blogging is it. Set yourself up for a predictable monthly writing income. See how to get started here…

Living the Writer's Life: Janet Davis
January 23, 2021 (05:00:58 am)

Janet Davis’s path to writing was clouded with nonbelievers… but somehow, she kept finding her way back to her first passion. Or perhaps you could say writing found her. She’s now forging a path unlike any other writer’s journey, which is exactly the way it should be in the world of Barefoot Writing.

Living the Writer's Life: Chris Allsop
January 16, 2021 (05:00:49 am)

If you’ve attended Bootcamp, you’ve likely seen Chris Allsop’s smiling face in attendance. As one of the first in the Circle of Success, she has worked hard over the years to use every learning opportunity to its fullest. This attitude helped propel her into a hot seat with Dan Kennedy and into positions side by side with Clayton Makepeace and Marcella Allison. Check out some of Chris’s story in this special “Where are they now?” edition of our Living the Writer’s Life.

Fastest Ways to Make Money as a Writer — Free Webinar and Q&A
By Rebecca Matter
January 16, 2021 (05:00:20 am)

Join us for this FREE webinar to discover three easy yet important freelance writing projects clients need now — and how to quickly jump in.

Living the Writer's Life: Ben Phillips
January 09, 2021 (05:00:43 am)

Ben Phillips has worked with some of the top companies in the industry, and his willingness to continue building his skills has positioned him perfectly for a six-figure career. Check out some of Ben’s top advice about working for agencies and using LinkedIn to find clients.

Living the Writer's Life: Tim Matassa
January 02, 2021 (05:55:55 am)

After leaving his career as a teacher, Tim Matassa jumped into his first Bootcamp ready to explore new opportunities. Now, four years after his first interview with Barefoot Writer, we catch up with Tim to learn how things have progressed. He shares what it’s like to work with legendary copywriter Mark Ford, how he managed to write a direct-response letter that topped a long-running winner in number of sales made, and how he’s learning to put his teaching skills to good use helping new copywriters.

Living the Writer's Life: Matthew Troncone
By Mindy McHorse
December 31, 2020 (02:05:58 pm)

One lively conversation with Matthew Troncone and your mind will be swimming in all the possible directions a writer’s life can take you. Since he started exploring the world of copywriting in 2007 following a health scare, Matthew has gone in a variety of directions with his writing and made waves at every step. He continues to follow what interests him, works hard to make it a success, and really lives it up in his free time. Enjoy Matthew’s story.

Living the Writer's Life: Allison Comotto
December 19, 2020 (05:00:48 am)

Allison Comotto was a senior college student looking for a way to make money with storytelling. Now, three years later, she is a six-figure financial copywriter with Stansberry Research and has her first $4 million promotion under her belt. Discover why she loves working in-house so much and whether financial knowledge is really necessary for writers hoping to break into the niche.

Living the Writer's Life: Ann Jamieson
November 14, 2020 (05:00:18 am)

Ann Jamieson’s dream of traveling to Turkey came true when she bartered her writing for a free tour. Since then, she’s been building her business within the equine, travel, and alternative-health niches. Discover how this longtime horse enthusiast has managed to turn her passions into writing gigs so she never has to “work” again.

October Issue: Marketable Humanity
October 02, 2020 (07:00:42 pm)

Just released, the Octobber issue of Barefoot Writer! Our Featured Interview this month is with an extraordinary copywriter who’s pinpointed one of the biggest things we all struggle with. It’s hard to put yourself out there and be vulnerable and honest. Yet doing so will likely blast your writing career right out of the water.

Living the Writer's Life: Max Latimer
September 18, 2020 (07:00:07 am)

Max Latimer first found copywriting while searching for a way to break free from unfulfilling jobs. He initially thought it would be a useful tool to help him create his own business… and then discovered that copywriting itself was the dream business he’d been looking for. Discover what happened after that lightbulb moment and why these days, he’s excited to get out of bed in the morning…

$200 Prize Winners Announced for The Writer’s Life B2B Email Writing Contest
September 16, 2020 (08:00:54 am)

From over 340 submissions, Steve Slaunwhite announces the 3 winners of the $200 prize from our writing contest about the WarmCo food warming unit in The Writer’s Life.

Living the Writers Life: Catherine Catozzi
September 12, 2020 (07:00:49 am)

If you need a dose of inspiration to carry you through the cooling fall weather, look no further than Catherine Catozzi’s story. Just a few months ago, she made up her mind to be a Barefoot Writer. And then she did one simple thing that landed her a string of clients – and a four-figure month. Read on to find out how she did it.

From Not Knowing About Copywriting To Becoming an In Demand Writer
September 09, 2020 (08:00:47 am)

See How This Brand New AWAI Member Went From Zero Clients and No Income to Earning $17K in Just Ten Weeks …

September Issue: Reshape Your Writing Future With a Channel Change
By Mindy McHorse
September 04, 2020 (07:00:39 pm)

Just released, the September issue of Barefoot Writer! Our September issue of Barefoot Writer focuses on a few ways to change your own thought channel.

FREE Virtual Open House — All Your Questions about Circle of Success Answered
By Katie Yeakle
August 24, 2020 (12:00:32 pm)

There are so many benefits to Circle of Success — and so many moving pieces — that it's difficult to cover everything in a typical invitation letter. That’s why I’m inviting you to a very special LIVE Virtual Open House Encore Event so you can see exactly what the Circle of Success experience entails.

Winner Announced for AWAI’s SEO Magnet $5,000 Spec Challenge
August 21, 2020 (04:00:47 pm)

This newly certified SEO copywriter has a $5,000 project in the works – and more potential clients waiting to work with her.