News
- Circle of Success Enters New Era Under Sandy Franks as AWAI Scales Its Top Program to Meet Soaring Demand for Skilled Writers AWAI is excited to announce that Sandy Franks, a longtime marketer, copy chief, and publisher, has accepted the role of lead mentor for Circle of Success. This marks a major step in AWAI’s investment in the program and a new era for its members.
- Living the Writer's Life: Edgar Morales Edgar Morales transitioned from a high-stress nonprofit job to a fulfilling copywriting career, inspired by the supportive AWAI community and a lifelong love of writing.
- 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 Executive Director Katie Yeakle and digital copywriting legend Nick Usborne. Together they address any “what-ifs” standing in your way so you can seize this unprecedented opportunity.

The Writer’s Life
- Success Story Interview: Tina Matras After being laid off from a 20-year corporate writing career, Tina Matras built a flexible freelance business by leveraging her network, embracing learning and community, and adopting the confidence to say “yes” to opportunities before feeling fully ready.
- A Day in the Life of a Solo Agency Owner (Powered by AI) Nick Usborne’s article paints a picture of how a solo agency owner can run a streamlined, highly professional business by using AI-powered systems to handle creative work, proposals, admin, and onboarding—freeing up time for strategy, higher-value tasks, and a balanced lifestyle.
- From Freelancer to Founder: How AI Lets You Scale Without Hiring Nick Usborne’s article explains how AI empowers overwhelmed freelancers to evolve into confident solo agency founders by replacing the need for a team with smart, scalable systems.