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Winners of AWAI’s May Writing Contest
June 12, 2025 (05:00:12 pm)
Pam Foster is here to announce the names of the three winners for the May DeepSleepBuds Ad Writing Contest! Check out Pam’s short video for the winners’ names 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.
FREE LIVE TRAINING: The Truths (And Myths) About Writing for a Living Today
June 08, 2025 (09:00:55 am)
Join us on Friday, June 13, at 11 a.m. ET for this crucial event, where we'll clear the air, bust the biggest myths about AI and copywriting, and show you how to take full advantage of the opportunity for writers today.
June Issue: FUN inside
June 06, 2025 (07:00:35 pm)
Just released, the June issue of Barefoot Writer!
A CAN’T-MISS EVENT… How to Make Passive Income with AI… Without a Single Client
May 06, 2025 (05:02:05 pm)
Watch as digital copywriting pioneer Nick Usborne reveals the way he’s making money with AI… without a single client!
May Issue: A Writing Riddle
May 02, 2025 (07:00:25 pm)
Just released, the May issue of Barefoot Writer!
Winners of AWAI’s April Writing Contest
May 02, 2025 (05:02:57 am)
Pam Foster is here to announce the names of the three winners for the April Sleep Buds Ad Writing Contest! Check out Pam’s short video for the winners’ names 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.
Monday Morning Jumpstart: Copywriting — a Financially Valuable Skill
April 21, 2025 (04:59:20 am)
Copywriting can transform your life and earning potential in more ways than most aspiring writers realize. In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI’s director of training, Jade Trueblood, sits down with Rebecca Matter, president of AWAI, to explore the wide variety of opportunities the skill of copywriting can bring.
April Issue: Easy Writing Income
April 04, 2025 (07:00:16 pm)
Just released, the April issue of Barefoot Writer!
Winners of The Writer’s Life Writing Contest
March 26, 2025 (05:49:30 am)
From over 160 submissions, Steve Slaunwhite announces the three winners of the $200 prize from our writing contest about the WarmCo Mini Display Warmer in The Writer’s Life.
PLAYBACK: How YOU Can Use AI to Your Advantage as a Writer in 2025
March 18, 2025 (04:34:50 pm)
Listen in as A-level copywriter and AI expert Guillermo Rubio breaks down how YOU can use AI to your advantage as a writer in 2025 — and beyond.
Living the Writer's Life: Leslie Blaize
March 01, 2025 (05:00:16 am)
Leslie Blaize didn’t let the termination of her corporate job get her down. In fact, she didn’t even bat an eye before jumping into the writing world. Find out how she got started at lightning speed and went on to leverage her professional knowledge into a lifestyle that offers loads of freedom and space to have fun and be with family.
Living the Writer's Life: Brad Dunsé
February 22, 2025 (05:00:58 am)
Brad Dunsé took ownership of his unique life circumstances early on when he decided he was the only one who’d ever be in charge of his daily tasks and time. Then when writing surfaced as a new opportunity, he found a way to not only fold it into his own musical interests but use it as an avenue for helping others in situations similar to his, so they could also enjoy the same freedom-filled lifestyle. Read on for inspiration…
Winners of The Writer’s Life Writing Contest
February 15, 2025 (05:35:24 am)
From over 230 submissions, Nick Usborne announces the three winners of the $200 prize from our writing contest about the Sleep Buds in The Writer’s Life.
Congratulations to Christopher Izquierdo, Winner of AWAI’s Brand Messaging Strategist Challenge — Awarded $2,500
February 01, 2025 (05:00:40 am)
Pam Foster announces the winner of AWAI’s recent $2,500 Brand Messaging Strategist Report Challenge.
Living the Writer's Life: Irene Gabelnick
January 25, 2025 (05:01:16 am)
Irene Gabelnick’s youthful dream to be a writer got squashed in an all-too-common and sadly effective manner. She only circled back to that dream after tragedy hit. And though her writer’s life still required effort and strength, she’s since built up a career filled with satisfaction, inspiration, and monetary success — not to mention some very happy clients and exciting new ventures.
Living the Writer's Life: John Meyer
January 04, 2025 (05:10:59 am)
John Meyer has a history of sniffing out great opportunities and going for them. Following an admirable couple of years country-hopping, he caught a whiff of all that the copywriting world has to offer and has been plowing ahead to see where and how he can make the most of it. See what this go-getter did to quickly get his copywriting knowledge up to speed and what he’s hoping to accomplish next.
Living the Writer's Life: Rebecca Griffin
December 28, 2024 (05:07:52 am)
Rebecca Griffin’s journey to writing will blow you away. For starters, she has defied all odds in the face of one health challenge after another. She also has a remarkable ability to stay focused on her long-term goals, fortified by small but steady wins. Get ready to have your heart warmed with this story of resilience, determination, and ultimately the love of a mother and wife.
December Winner of 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge
December 20, 2024 (12:01:25 pm)
Congratulations to Duwen Iye, who wrote the winning blog post in our special program for new freelance writers — AWAI's 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge. This program is for aspiring professional freelance writers learning the ropes for the first time through AWAI.
PLAYBACK: Inside the “Client-less Copywriter”
December 17, 2024 (05:00:18 pm)
Listen in for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at what it means to be a “client-less copywriter” with the pioneer of “alt-copywriting,” Ben Settle.
Living the Writer's Life: Mary Guinane
November 30, 2024 (05:00:39 am)
Like many Barefoot Writers, Mary Guinane enjoyed writing from an early age and always felt pulled in that direction. But once she started writing as a career, she settled into the rewarding work of the nonprofit world. Read on to discover how this journey has shaped her for the long term, why it led to a sweet connection with her brother, and what she’s doing to pass the torch to new writers.
