Monday Morning Jumpstart: The Comfort Zone Myth
July 31, 2023 (05:36:57 am)

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, and special guest, Terri Trespicio, talk about the comfort zone myth.

Living the Writer's Life: Jonas Munnich
By Mindy McHorse
July 29, 2023 (05:00:33 am)

Jonas Munnich began his career in sales because he’d heard it would be a good option for anyone hoping to be successful in business and entrepreneurship. Selling over the phone was not a great fit, but the concept of crafting words to persuade and improve sales fascinated him. Then a life-changing quiz set him on a direct path to copywriting and the promise of a terrific career. Read on to discover how...

Unlocking the $22T Revolution: Embrace the Longevity Market, and Ignite Your Writing Career at Bootcamp!
July 28, 2023 (11:00:15 am)

Don’t miss Brian Clark’s session where misconceptions will be shattered, and revealing an exciting opportunity. The revolution starts now. Join us at Bootcamp.

AI, EI, and Life Lessons: A Chat with Bootcamp Speaker Nick Usborne
July 27, 2023 (05:00:20 am)

Nick Usborne is a trailblazer in digital marketing, always eager to explore new technologies and stay ahead of the curve. In this pre-Bootcamp conversation with AWAI's Jade Trueblood, Nick delves into the topic of AI and ChatGPT, addressing their potential benefits and drawbacks.

Unveiling Fear: The Copywriting Catalyst — Three-Step Journey
July 25, 2023 (11:00:30 am)

Discover the power of fear in copywriting success. Follow Guillermo Rubio’s journey from side gigs to AWAI, where he conquered fear and ascended to new levels. Learn his three-step process and five-step action plan for unlocking your potential.

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Rules & Baggage
July 24, 2023 (05:06:56 am)

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, and special guest, Terri Trespicio, talk about rules and baggage.

Living the Writer's Life: Alice Watts
By Mindy McHorse
July 22, 2023 (05:00:47 am)

Alice Watts didn’t want to sit around bored in retirement, and writing sounded like something that would fill the void and bring in money. After a few false starts, she found her footing, and now she fills a need in the writing world that she never saw coming. Discover what it is below…

Unlocking the AI Revolution: Mari Smith’s First Bootcamp
July 21, 2023 (11:00:52 am)

Mari Smith, the Queen of Facebook, will be speaking at her first Bootcamp! In this video she touches on what she will address during her inaugural Bootcamp session and what she thinks is the most exciting thing happening in the industry today, and shares a profound question that transformed her.

Recovering Perfectionist Finds Success in Web Copywriting: Michele’s Journey to Living Her Writer’s Life Full Time
July 19, 2023 (08:32:40 am)

Michele Peterson was NOT an overnight success. In fact, she didn’t even complete the Accelerated Copywriting program… While she loved the idea of writing persuasively, she didn’t have that same passion for writing sales letters. Choosing instead to dive headfirst into learning web copywriting and emails while also armed with an unshakable “why,” she left her “security blanket” job and leapt into her writer’s life.

Ex–College Student Thrives as Full-Time Writer, Earns $5,000 Paycheck and 10K Scholarship, All Thanks to First-Ever Bootcamp!
July 14, 2023 (11:00:13 am)

Ex–college student creates a successful copywriting business that provides financial security and the ability to help support her loved ones.

Congratulations to Donna Davis, the Spring 2023 Winner of AWAI’s Site Content Audit Report Challenge — Awarded $2,000
By Pam Foster
July 01, 2023 (07:00:14 am)

Pam Foster announces the winner of AWAI’s recent $2,000 Site Content Audit Report Challenge.

Inside a Copyediting Agency with EditorNinja Founder John Doherty
June 30, 2023 (05:00:00 pm)

As founder of the subscription-based company EditorNinja, John Doherty is focused on the importance of copyediting in today’s copy-intensive world. In this video, he discusses with Katie Yeakle what his company does, why editing is a valuable service, and how to get started as copyeditor.

Living the Writer's Life: Monica Coleman
By Mindy McHorse
June 24, 2023 (05:00:35 am)

Monica Coleman had a longtime thirst to help others. Despite a successful career in finance, she knew more was possible for her. It wasn’t till she discovered the power of the written word that she found a way to meld her interests and passions with a versatile writing career that keeps her busy and engaged. Today, she has time for her family plus plenty of intriguing work to keep her busy…

How This Freelance Copywriter Shifted to a Dream In-House Position
By Pam Foster
June 23, 2023 (05:01:43 pm)

Freelance writer Lisa Schmidt recently landed a dream full-time staff writer position. Why the switch after eight years of freelancing? Lisa said, “I was looking to create more stability in my income and to be a part of a much larger mission.” See how it all unfolded, along with Lisa’s advice.

Pre-Bootcamp Playback Session: Connecting with Confidence for Your Copywriting Career — Create Your Own Bodacious Bootcamp Experience
By Pam Foster
June 20, 2023 (03:03:42 pm)

Pam Foster met with Bootcamp alumni and heard their insider secrets on making the most out of your Bootcamp experience. Discover how Bootcamp sparked amazing careers for them… what they did specifically during and after Bootcamp… and where they are now as thriving writers.

Prize Winner Announced for AWAI's 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge
June 17, 2023 (07:36:12 am)

Congratulations to Deann Rasch, the winning blog post writer out of 13 finalists in our special program for new freelance writers — AWAI's 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge. This program is for aspiring professional freelance writers learning the ropes for the first time through AWAI.

“You’re Going to AWAI’s Bootcamp!” Three Ad Writing Contest Winners Chosen to Receive a Ticket to Attend The Copywriting Event of the Year
By Heather Robson
June 17, 2023 (05:07:09 am)

Congratulations to the three winners of May’s Ad Writing Contest, sponsored by The Writer’s Life. The prize winners were awarded a ticket to AWAI’s 2023 Copywriting Success & Getting Clients Bootcamp for writing compelling ad copy encouraging writers to attend The Copywriting Event of the Year.

Living the Writer's Life: Chad Myers
By Mindy McHorse
June 17, 2023 (05:00:37 am)

Chad Myers set out for his first job in media with gusto, but he soon realized it wasn’t all he’d dreamed it would be. He wasn’t long into the disappointment before he came across copywriting and recognized it as the trampoline that could vault him toward his biggest life dreams. Read on to discover how those dreams intersect with writing, and what he’s doing to make sure they all come true.

Powerhouse Speakers Set for AWAI’s 2023 Copywriting Success & Getting Clients Bootcamp 2023
By Pam Foster
June 08, 2023 (08:00:50 am)

AWAI announces its world-class roster of speakers for the 2023 AWAI Copywriting Success & Getting Clients Bootcamp. In October, this “who’s who” of copywriting, content marketing, and freelance business growth experts will share new techniques, secrets, and strategies based on what's working now.

Living the Writer's Life: Lisa Christoffel
By Mindy McHorse
May 27, 2023 (05:00:44 am)

Lisa Christoffel held a distinguished job with international responsibilities, but the toll it took on her family and her physical health propelled her to find an alternative. Copywriting was the obvious answer, but her transition was slow. Discover how she finally made the leap, and find out which notable writing organization she now runs.