October 2022

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Moving from Fear to Confidence

In this week’s Monday Motivation for Writers session, AWAI’s Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and AWAI’s Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, help you identify the root of your fears, show you how to normalize them, and then guide you through a series of insights to help keep them at bay … so they don’t stop you from moving forward.

Living the Writer's Life: Jon Stoltzfus

We last checked in with Jon Stoltzfus back in 2016 when he was still writing on the side and maintaining a full-time career as an engineer. Now, six years later, Jon has succeeded in building a writer’s life filled with projects he loves. In this “where are they now” interview, you’ll learn why Jon says it’s so important to follow through on commitments as a copywriter. Plus, you’ll discover his secret weapon that helps him write more efficiently when the big projects come knocking!

Monday Morning Jumpstart: All The Reasons We Don't Start

In this week’s Monday Motivation for Writers session, AWAI’s Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and AWAI’s Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, ask you to hone in on what specifically is causing you to delay … and give insights on how to “fix it.”

Living the Writer's Life: Karmin Gentili

Karmin Gentili is still kicking herself for a missed opportunity when she was first starting in the world of copywriting. She was working on AWAI’s Masters Program for Six-Figure Copywriting when she disagreed with the feedback of her tutor... and decided to quit. It was a tutor who just happened to be master copywriter Paul Hollingshead! “Can you believe I threw that amazing opportunity away?!?” Years later, Karmin gave things a second try and has been building a cherished writer’s life that allows her to care for her aging parents. Here’s her story...

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Monday Morning Jumpstart: Creating Good Habits

In this week’s Monday Motivation for Writers session, AWAI’s Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and AWAI’s Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, talk about forming good habits – specifically, how to identify the ones you need to help you reach your goals, and how to implement them in the least time possible.

Rewrite the Content for a Website Intro Section … and You Could Win $200

Practice is the best way to keep improving as an online copywriter. Follow the “client brief” to do this practice assignment, using tips from a master.

Playback: “UX” Demystified!

Watch as Heather Robson explains exactly what UX copywriting is and why it’s becoming the new standard ALL copywriters need to know. Then see her demonstrate how to transform poor UX into great UX!

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Grit vs. Grind

In this week’s Monday Motivation for Writers session, AWAI’s Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and AWAI Director of Training, Jade Trueblood discuss the differences between grit vs. grind and the impact of both on your writing business – and your life.

$200 Prize Winners Announced for The Writer’s Life Case Study Headline Challenge Contest

From over 200 submissions, Casey Hibbard announces the 3 winners of the $200 prize from our Case Study Headline Challenge writing contest in The Writer’s Life.

Meet AWAI’s Latest $10K Challenge Winner — Rebekah Mays

Join us in congratulating Rebekah Mays… the latest AWAI member to be awarded a $10,000 contract.

Rebekah Mays’ Steps To Leveling Up Your Writing Income

Rebekah Mays shares her steps to level up your writing income.

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Do Writers Need a Social Media Presence?

In this week’s Monday Motivation for Writers session, AWAI’s Chief Success Officer, Ted Capshaw, and AWAI Director of Training, Jade Trueblood discuss how social media can impact your writing career, how you can use it to attract your ideal clients, and how to determine which social media activities will give YOU the best results.