May 2023

Monday Morning Jumpstart: 4 Pillars of Business: Culture & Connection

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, Ted and Jade talk about the first Pillar: Culture & Connection. They dig deep into why both are crucial for your business and how both will ultimately make your business grow organically.

Living the Writer's Life: Lisa Christoffel

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.

Bootcamp Challenge Ad Writing Contest

Practice is the best way to keep improving at any endeavor. For a copywriter, that means spending time writing! Write an ad for AWAI’s upcoming Bootcamp and you could win free admission to the event.

FINAL CALL! Join us LIVE today

We are going LIVE to talk about THE event of the year for writers at all levels — AWAI’s Copywriting Success & Getting Clients Bootcamp!

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Advice for Facing Fears

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, tackle the topic of fear and how it manifests and impacts your progress as a writer.

Congratulations to Michelle Miles, Our Spring 2023 Winner of AWAI’s White Paper Challenge — Awarded $5,000

Pam Foster announces the winner of AWAI’s recent $5,000 White Paper Challenge.

Living the Writer's Life: Eddie Stephens

Eddie Stephens had enjoyed fulfillment in his first career as a pastor, but after more than two decades in the field was ready for something new. When the allure of freedom through writing called to him, he dove in headfirst with a determined plan to succeed. Even as he made headway, a greater plan was in the works, and his niche eventually found him. Read on to discover how it all happened...

The “GOMP” Framework for Choosing the Best Writing Opportunity for You

There are so many different writing opportunities to choose from. And with limited time and resources, it’s not possible to pursue every single opportunity. No matter how great it may be. In this article, G gives you a simple, actionable framework to help you take any writing opportunity and quickly decide if it’d be right for you. Here’s his framework…

Why Tuesday, May 23, Will Be a Landmark Day for AWAI Writers…

Join Katie Yeakle, and Rebecca Matter to see what all the buzz is about this landmark day for AWAI writers...

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Goal Check-in

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, talk about the importance of checking in on the goals you’ve set. Listen in and they’ll help you get back on track if you need to make course corrections to get closer to where you want to be. Ted recommends doing two specific things when you haven’t reached your goals, and he reveals how to know when to pivot along the way.

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Stretch Goals

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, talk about stretch goals. They discuss when it is the optimal time to have goals that take you outside of your comfort zone to level up your writing business, and when you should use goals within your comfort zone to feel powerful.

This Writer Launched Her Copywriting Career at Her “Day Job!”

If you're wondering how to start a copywriting career, you might mention your new skills to your current employer. It could turn into big opportunity. We know many copywriters who've taken this approach with great results, including Erica Groneman. Find out how she made it happen very quickly...

Monday Morning Jumpstart: FOCUS

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, talk about FOCUS, a formula that will help you achieve success faster and easier. They recommend channeling your excitement and focusing on one thing at a time until you’re successful. Start by auditing your time and finding the one thing you want to focus on.