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Free live event titled “How to Become a High-Value Digital Copywriter,” featuring presenters Jade Trueblood and Nick Usborne, with the event scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, at Noon ET

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Free Training: How to Become a High-Value Digital Copywriter

Join digital copywriting expert Nick Usborne on Tuesday, August 11, at noon ET to learn the ins and outs of how to join the ranks of writers with fulfilling careers.

LAST CHANCE: Make Money with Substack

If something about starting your own Substack — where you get to write on your terms, without clients, and finally get paid to share what you care about — sparked something in you… If you’ve been thinking, Maybe this is how I finally start… Then take the leap before this opportunity ends at midnight TONIGHT.

Get Paid to Write About What Lights You Up

Imagine writing about whatever excites you most… and getting PAID. We're talking real monthly income, even if you’re starting from scratch. Even better: You can be up and writing — fast — thanks to this writer-friendly platform, which makes it possible.

Why Summer Is “January” for Writers

For copywriters, the time to start fresh is summer. Because right now businesses are looking for writers to help them execute their marketing plans for the fall… and well into 2027. That’s what our Summer Certification Sale is all about… And for a few more hours, you can choose any number of them… at a whopping 88% off.

Why Writers Love These…

We offer a lot of high-level training here at AWAI… But there’s a reason our members love our certifications so much… And that’s because each one is singularly focused on ONE in-demand, highly lucrative writing specialty all businesses need. And right now, you can experience them yourself… at the lowest price we’ve EVER offered them.

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You can start building your career as a professional writer within a month — even if you have no experience with this blueprint. Check it out for yourself… And if you decide to give it a shot, you’ll gain access to every resource you’ll need to execute that blueprint for just a dollar.

Winners of AWAI’s June New Writers Contest

Congratulations to the winners of the June 2026 "The Writer’s Life" new writers contest!

PLAYBACK: How to Write the “King of All Copy Projects” in Five Days

Out of every project you could get paid to write, ONE stands head and shoulders above the rest. In this exclusive training, AWAI President Rebecca Matter and top copywriter Guillermo Rubio reveal the most valuable copy project in our industry and how you can write it in record time, regardless of your experience level.

July Issue: New Writing Contest and Much More…

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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?!?

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

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

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

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.

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