July Issue: New Writing Contest and Much More…
By Mindy McHorse
July 11, 2026 (03:02:40 am)

This month, we’re celebrating Nick Usborne — one of the original architects of online copywriting and proof that a happy writing life is entirely possible. It’s also full of enlightening articles and much more…

PLAYBACK: How You Can Make $100K/Year Writing Sales Enablement Materials
June 30, 2026 (01:38:32 pm)

If you’re curious whether sales enablement is for you, then you’re going to want to check out this candid conversation with Lisa Christoffel, managing editor of B2B Writers International, and Jade Trueblood, AWAI’s director of training. Together they answer questions and concerns from writers looking to take advantage of this fast-growing specialty.

June Issue: Niche Too Narrow? Think Again.
By Mindy McHorse
June 06, 2026 (05:42:00 am)

Think your niche is too narrow to make real money? The June issue of Barefoot Writer magazine proves the opposite. You’ll discover why tiny niches often pay the best. Learn more here.

PLAYBACK: Turn Writing for 30 Minutes Into Income
June 05, 2026 (01:18:57 pm)

You can turn your writing into a real, evergreen asset that could pay you over and over again for years to come… and all it takes is 30 minutes a day. AWAI Executive Director Katie Yeakle and industry legend Sandy Franks show you how to get started in this candid conversation.

PLAYBACK: How to Build a Thriving Ghostwriting Business
May 20, 2026 (02:46:10 pm)

If want to focus on writing that feels meaningful and collaborative, then ghostwriting could be the perfect opportunity for you. In this candid conversation, professional ghostwriter Bonnie Fanning shows you how you can start building your own thriving ghostwriting business.

PLAYBACK: After AI — The Unseen Billion-Dollar Writing Opportunity
May 15, 2026 (03:48:41 pm)

While everyone was focused on AI and what it meant for writers, a brand-new $6.2 billion opportunity was unfolding behind the scenes. Tune in as AWAI President Rebecca Matter reveals what this new path is and how you can be among the first writers to take advantage of it.

New $1,000 Writing Challenge from PWA Encourages Writers to Reconnect with Copy Classics
May 09, 2026 (03:02:52 am)

The Professional Writers’ Alliance (PWA) has launched its 2026 cash writing challenge, with $1,000 in prize monies available. This year’s theme is “Copy Classics,” and the competition challenges participants to pull lessons from past masters to level up their present-day careers.

May Issue: Cutest Cover Ever?!?
By Mindy McHorse
May 02, 2026 (05:51:19 am)

This month’s issue is competing for cutest cover ever… see if you agree. There’s a saying, “Play to your genius”… I think this issue proves that if you do, the money follows!

The Latest 2026 Winner Announced for AWAI's 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge
April 27, 2026 (03:30:54 pm)

Congratulations to Alyssa Gampong, who wrote a winning blog post in our latest round of AWAI's 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge for new freelance writers. This program is for aspiring professional freelance writers learning the ropes of effective content through AWAI.

Winners of AWAI’s March New Writers Contest
April 27, 2026 (04:45:44 am)

Pam Foster is here today to announce the names of the winners for the March new writers contest! Check out Pam’s short video for the winners and brief insights about why each of these winning submissions impressed her.

PLAYBACK: The Solo Agency Model
April 21, 2026 (04:51:14 pm)

If you’re curious whether the Solo Agency Model is for you, then you’re going to want to listen in on this recent conversation between AWAI Executive Director Katie Yeakle and digital copywriting legend Nick Usborne. Together they address any “what-ifs” standing in your way so you can seize this unprecedented opportunity.

PLAYBACK: Freelance Copywriting 2.0
April 17, 2026 (01:11:18 am)

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 2026 and beyond. Tune in as AWAI President Rebecca Matter and copywriting legend Nick Usborne finally reveal this major development — and what it means for your copywriting career.

April Issue: YOU! ($$$$)
By Mindy McHorse
April 04, 2026 (06:10:10 pm)

What if your most honest thoughts, quirks, and passions were the very things that got you paid? Wait till you see this month’s issue… you’ll find all kinds of writers turning personal stories into income — from writing about historic houses to travel cooking to pet loss and positivity.

PLAYBACK: How to Thrive as a Copywriter in 2026 and Beyond
March 23, 2026 (03:28:36 pm)

A new kind of writer is taking over in 2026, and it’s creating a massive opportunity for anyone smart enough to move fast. Listen in as AWAI Executive Director Katie Yeakle and A-level copywriter Guillermo Rubio walk you through what you need to know to become one of these new copywriters.

Living the Writer's Life: Donna Kaluzniak
By Mindy McHorse
March 18, 2026 (05:07:21 am)

Donna Kaluzniak’s journey to the writer’s life is happy proof that you can make any niche your focus as a writer. Even as life’s twists and turns brought her a 36-year career outside of the writing world, her longtime love of writing surfaced as retirement neared. Read on to discover how Donna established herself in a unique niche complete with fear-free, well-paid writing jobs.

Winners of AWAI’s February New Writers Contest
March 18, 2026 (04:50:44 am)

Pam Foster is here today to announce the names of the winners for the February new writers contest! Check out Pam’s short video for the winners and brief insights about why each of these winning submissions impressed her.

Success Story Interview: Tammica Dowd
March 11, 2026 (05:12:58 am)

COS member Tammica Dowd joins AWAI Executive Director Katie Yeakle to share a success story rooted in relationships, timing, and smart guidance. After 17 years of knowing a former contact, Tammica recently reconnected — and that renewed relationship led to an exciting new client opportunity that helped move her career forward.

March Issue: Too late? Too old?
By Mindy McHorse
March 07, 2026 (05:28:59 am)

If you’ve ever worried it’s “too late” to build your writing career … this month’s issue will happily prove you wrong! Mindy personally loves the twists and turns … and proof second acts can happen at ANY age or stage of life.

Success Story Interview: Cynthia Waine Brandt
March 06, 2026 (05:00:39 am)

In this Inside AWAI interview with Executive Director Katie Yeakle, Cynthia shares how she transitioned from a structured, analytical career into creative nonfiction — and how she wrote her book while intentionally building an audience at the same time. She explains why this “one-two punch” helped her gain momentum before publication, and how it shaped both her confidence and her reach as a writer.

Success Story Interview: Lisa Christoffel
March 04, 2026 (05:00:43 am)

B2B Writers International Managing Editor Lisa Christoffel joins AWAI Executive Director Katie Yeakle to share how she got her business off the ground and what helped her grow into the respected strategist and mentor she is today. She walks through the early decisions she made, how she positioned herself in the B2B space, and the marketing strategies that consistently brought her the right kind of clients.