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.

Living the Writer's Life: Leslie Blaize
By Mindy McHorse
March 01, 2025 (05:00:16 am)

Leslie Blaize didn’t let the termination of her corporate job get her down. In fact, she didn’t even bat an eye before jumping into the writing world. Find out how she got started at lightning speed and went on to leverage her professional knowledge into a lifestyle that offers loads of freedom and space to have fun and be with family.

Living the Writer's Life: Brad Dunsé
By Mindy McHorse
February 22, 2025 (05:00:58 am)

Brad Dunsé took ownership of his unique life circumstances early on when he decided he was the only one who’d ever be in charge of his daily tasks and time. Then when writing surfaced as a new opportunity, he found a way to not only fold it into his own musical interests but use it as an avenue for helping others in situations similar to his, so they could also enjoy the same freedom-filled lifestyle. Read on for inspiration…

2025 “Take Flight” Industry Briefing Event — Free Webinar and Q&A
By Rebecca Matter
February 21, 2025 (02:44:23 pm)

A record $17 billion in NEW marketing dollars is flooding into the industry between now and 2030 as businesses double down on great copy… And that’s on top of the more than $25 billion currently being spent. To help you claim your share of this massive influx of money and take full control of your copywriting career in 2025 and beyond… we’ve completely transformed our industry’s most powerful and personalized copywriting success system — Circle of Success. Tune in to this event to learn more.

Winners of The Writer’s Life Writing Contest
February 15, 2025 (05:35:24 am)

From over 230 submissions, Nick Usborne announces the three winners of the $200 prize from our writing contest about the Sleep Buds in The Writer’s Life.

Congratulations to Christopher Izquierdo, Winner of AWAI’s Brand Messaging Strategist Challenge — Awarded $2,500
February 01, 2025 (05:00:40 am)

Pam Foster announces the winner of AWAI’s recent $2,500 Brand Messaging Strategist Report Challenge.

Living the Writer's Life: Irene Gabelnick
By Mindy McHorse
January 25, 2025 (05:01:16 am)

Irene Gabelnick’s youthful dream to be a writer got squashed in an all-too-common and sadly effective manner. She only circled back to that dream after tragedy hit. And though her writer’s life still required effort and strength, she’s since built up a career filled with satisfaction, inspiration, and monetary success — not to mention some very happy clients and exciting new ventures.

PLAYBACK: 3 Steps to Launching Your Clientless Writing Business
January 24, 2025 (02:00:30 pm)

Want to start your own clientless writing business around what you love… but don’t know where to begin? Listen in on this free training, where AWAI President Rebecca Matter breaks down EXACTLY how you can get started.

Living the Writer's Life: John Meyer
By Mindy McHorse
January 04, 2025 (05:10:59 am)

John Meyer has a history of sniffing out great opportunities and going for them. Following an admirable couple of years country-hopping, he caught a whiff of all that the copywriting world has to offer and has been plowing ahead to see where and how he can make the most of it. See what this go-getter did to quickly get his copywriting knowledge up to speed and what he’s hoping to accomplish next.

Living the Writer's Life: Rebecca Griffin
By Mindy McHorse
December 28, 2024 (05:07:52 am)

Rebecca Griffin’s journey to writing will blow you away. For starters, she has defied all odds in the face of one health challenge after another. She also has a remarkable ability to stay focused on her long-term goals, fortified by small but steady wins. Get ready to have your heart warmed with this story of resilience, determination, and ultimately the love of a mother and wife.