December 2025

When to Use AI Versus When to Just Write It Yourself

Copywriters should use AI for execution tasks like research, drafting, and brainstorming, but reserve strategy and judgment, such as finding the big idea, choosing the angle, and shaping the message for themselves to produce better copy.

LAST CHANCE Before the New Year

At midnight tonight — just a few hours from now — your opportunity to grab our first-ever AIO training program ends. This is your chance to start 2026 with a brand-new, in-demand skill — one that even beginners can use to land premium projects (while competition is still low).

Use This “Secret” to Get Great Copy from AI on Your First Try

Rebecca Matter explains that the fastest way to get better results from AI isn’t writing perfect prompts, but simply showing it three to five great examples so it can learn the pattern and match the style.

My Favorite AI Writing Prompt

Rebecca Matter shows you a simple AI-powered prompt that helps you instantly improve your copy by staying focused on what your reader wants to know next, instead of what you feel like saying.

Last Call to Join PWA for $1

Today is the last day you can join The Professional Writers’ Alliance for just a dollar. When you do, you’ll get your very own membership card, verifying YOUR status as a professional writer. Best of all, you’ll become an active member — entitled to ALL the membership perks — when you start for just $1!

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 President Rebecca Matter and digital copywriting legend Nick Usborne. Together they address any “what-ifs” standing in your way so you can seize this unprecedented opportunity.

2026 Circle of Success Annual In-Person Workshop with Ted Capshaw

Spend 2 days “in the room” with Ted Capshaw, Katie Yeakle, Rebecca Matter and other experts dedicated to your success this coming February in Austin, Texas … for a highly personalized experience … focused on YOU and what you need to make 2026 your most successful year as a writer yet.

Winners of AWAI’s November Substack Writing Contest

Pam Foster is here today to announce the names of the winners for the November Substack Writing Contest! Check out Pam’s short video for the winners and brief insights about why each of these winning submissions impressed her. She’ll also share some valuable tips you can use to improve ANY copy you write.

Winners of AWAI’s November New Writers Contest

Pam Foster is here today to announce the names of the winners for the November new writers contest! Check out Pam’s short video for the winners and brief insights about why each of these winning submissions impressed her. She’ll also share some valuable tips you can use to improve ANY copy you write.

Your Membership Card Is Here!

When you join The Professional Writers’ Alliance today, you’ll get your very own membership card, verifying YOUR status as a professional writer. Plus, you can join for $1 right now.

December Issue: PAID plug-and-play writing project

December Barefoot Writer magazine issue is here! Check it out to see some paid plug-and-play writing projects.

From Fiction Dreams to Paying Clients: Proof That One Step Can Change Everything

This Circle of Success W.I.N.™ Coaching Session proves that taking one courageous, consistent step, supported by community, is the fastest way to build career momentum, leading to spectacular wins from book launches to brand-defining breakthroughs.