October 2026

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Heather Robson

With social media playing an increasingly important role in marketing… Heather Robson's session at this year's Bootcamp is ideal if you're ready to grow your own following… earn more by helping clients grow theirs… or BOTH!

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Russ Henneberry

There's one part of being a freelance writer that almost everybody dreads… Finding clients! And at this year's Bootcamp, Russ Henneberry won't just SHOW you how to use AI to find prospective clients. He's going to GIVE you an actual AI Prospecting Tool he’s developed that you can use in your own writing business!

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Rachael Kraft

As Chief Strategy Officer at Cyberkraft, a growing cybersecurity training company serving clients worldwide, Rachael knows firsthand how businesses attract prospects, generate leads, and turn interest into sales. And she's going to show you how to put those same principles to work for YOUR clients at this year's Bootcamp!

Movements: My Secret to Starting Multiple Seven-Figure Businesses

Brian Clark argues that the best way to build a lasting business, especially now that AI-generated content is everywhere, is to join a movement that pushes back against a flawed status quo and lead from inside it, the way he did with each of his successful companies, instead of picking a niche or trying to invent something new.

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Justin Oberman

Justin Oberman has spent the past five years building a writing business serving high-net-worth individuals who value the kind of personal attention and expertise most writers never think to offer. Now he's coming to Bootcamp to pull back the curtain on this exclusive market!

What Happens When People Stop Clicking?

For years, businesses measured their online marketing success by how many people clicked through to their websites and sales pages. But more and more, people are getting answers directly from search engines, AI tools, and social media. They may never visit your client’s website at all. Which raises an interesting question: How do businesses attract customers who never click?

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Bonnie Fanning

In addition to co-hosting this year's Bootcamp, Bonnie Fanning will show you how she's built her own business helping executives turn their knowledge and experience into compelling LinkedIn content… and how you can get started.

Success Story Interview: Candice Lazar

When Candice Lazar discovered copywriting through AWAI, she already had experience in marketing and law. But it took time for her to recognize that her professional background wasn't something to leave behind — it could actually help her build a successful writing career.

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Andy Crestodina

Andy Crestodina has spent 25 years helping businesses get found online. Now he's testing what it takes to get found by AI. And as he'll share at this year's Bootcamp, some of what he's discovering could open up an entirely new service for writers.

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Amanda Natividad

Audiences are now learning about businesses through social media, online communities, AI tools, and other platforms they don't control. At this year's Bootcamp, Amanda Natividad — Chief Evangelist at SparkToro and co-author of Zero Click Marketing — is going to show you how to earn attention, build trust, and generate demand in a zero-click world.

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Brian Clark

Brian Clark has been in the writing business for nearly 30 years… and at this year's Bootcamp, he'll how he's combining two powerful advantages as he rethinks how he runs his own… so you can build your buisness the same way!

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Rand Fishkin

Returning to the Bootcamp stage this year is one of the most influential voices in digital marketing for 23 years — Rand Fishkin! If you've ever wondered whether you're spending your time marketing yourself in all the wrong places… This session is for you!

JUST REVEALED: Your Bootcamp 2026 Lineup!

We've just revealed the lineup for AWAI's 2026 Copywriting Bootcamp! Over three incredible days — November 10–12 — we're bringing together 17 of the brightest minds in copywriting, marketing, AI, and business development to help you get ahead of what's changing… and make 2027 your breakthrough year! See the full lineup and lock in your early-bird pricing now.

PLAYBACK: 2026 Bootcamp Reveal Party

Our industry-renowned Bootcamp is BACK — and it couldn’t be coming at a BETTER time! AWAI President Rebecca Matter recently revealed our star-studded lineup of guest experts, keynote speakers, and incredible sessions designed to help you succeed in 2027 and beyond… and you’re not going to want to miss it!

Winners of AWAI’s September New Writers Contest

Congratulations to the winners of AWAI’s September 2026 new writers contest!

PLAYBACK: The Site Is Right

If you know how to spot the most recognizable mistakes on a website and how to fix them, you could earn as much as $2,000. And in this recent training, AWAI’s learning chief Pam Foster shows you the key areas to look for… and how to get paid to fix them!