August 2022

5 In-Demand Assignments (and Fees!) as a Video Script Writer

Businesses of all kinds can benefit from using video as part of their marketing mix, but many don’t know how to write captivating video scripts. There is a huge opportunity for writers who know how to write video scripts. Here are five different projects you can take on with this skill.

5 Lessons on Copywriting from the Son of a Preacher Man

One of the smartest and quickest ways to advance your copywriting career is by studying the works of legendary marketers and writers because they offer all kinds of strategies, tips, and techniques you can use today.

Monday Morning Jumpstart: When to Start Your Freelance Writing Business

This week’s Monday Motivation for Writers session goes deep – as Success Coach Ted Capshaw and AWAI Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, discuss why you need to “put foot on path,” as Ted says, and start your freelance writing business with very small, simple things.

17 Proven Emotional Trigger Words That Drive Curiosity

You can keep readers glued to your writing when you use emotional trigger words, especially ones that ramp up their curiosity. And using them correctly in copy will make you a sought-after writer.

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Facing Your Insecurities as A Writer

This week’s Monday Motivation for Writers session goes deep – as AWAI Chief Success Officer Ted Capshaw and Director of Training Jade Trueblood discuss why facing your insecurities can make you a stronger writer – and a more successful solopreneur.

Six In-Demand Writing Projects that Dramatically Up Your Income

Learn these six in-demand B2B projects and you could find yourself launching a very lucrative freelance writing career in a short period of time.

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Building Relationships for Writing Success

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart session, AWAI Chief Success Officer Ted Capshaw shares the four relationship “buckets” that every freelance writer needs to run a successful writing business.

Why Companies Will Pay You $3,000 to $5,000 for This Kind of Writing

Wake up every day knowing you have a never-ending stream of high-paying writing projects — and as many as you choose to take on because now more than ever, companies need email writers.

Monday Morning Jumpstart: SWOT for A Thriving Writing Business

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart session, Ted Capshaw and AWAI Director of Training, Jade Trueblood introduce the concept of SWOT for writers.

This Kind of Writing Is Considered the “Holy Grail” of Copywriting

Companies NEED SKILLED WRITERS like never before. But it’s writers who can craft a direct-response digital marketing campaign from start to finish that command the biggest fees and are always in demand.

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Thriving as a Writer in VUCA Times

In today’s Monday Motivation for Writers session, Ted Capshaw and Jade Trueblood will talk about what it means to be living in VUCA times...How to use your awareness of the state of the economy and the world to pivot your business and your life...And how to set yourself up to thrive as a writer in spite of the volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity that surrounds us.