Last Chance to Have Katie and Rebecca Coach You to Writing Success
July 29, 2021 (09:00:52 am)

Katie Yeakle (AWAI's Executive Director), and Rebecca Matter (AWAI's President)cleared out their schedules to personally guide you and help you learn the core writing skills you need to hit the ground running as a ready-to-write pro.

Why Tuesday, July 27, Will Be a Landmark Day for AWAI Writers…
July 24, 2021 (08:14:43 am)

Join Katie, Rebecca Matter, and a few other special guests to see what all the buzz is about this Landmark Day for AWAI Writers...

Living the Writer's Life: Julia Schaller
By Mindy McHorse
July 24, 2021 (05:00:53 am)

Julia Schaller may be a new mother, but that hasn’t kept her from her dream job of copywriting. She works as an in-house writer for AWAI and is the one behind many of the email campaigns, articles, sales letters, and video scripts you see on our site. Even while she’s writing, she’s keeping an ear tuned to her baby daughter sleeping nearby. We hope you enjoy this sneak peek into the writer’s life of one of our favorite AWAI team members.

Why NOW Is the Time for You to Join the Ranks of Well-Paid Writers…
July 23, 2021 (09:00:23 am)

Katie Yeakle (AWAI’s executive director) and Rebecca Matter (AWAI’s president) are clearing their schedules to help you take advantage of this all-new mega-opportunity.

Enrollment Closing at MIDNIGHT — Become a Certified UX Copywriter!
July 22, 2021 (07:00:45 am)

No matter what industry a business is in or what marketing channels they use, they ALL offer a user experience… and a trained UX copywriter can ensure each user experience is a positive one.

Great Minds Think Alike! AWAI Members Jennifer Marek and Kaitlin Schneider Both Suggested the Same Winning Name for Our New Job Board
By Helen Buttery
July 17, 2021 (07:31:33 am)

We have a name for our new, enhanced Job Board! With over 538 submissions to our Job Board Naming Challenge, two AWAI members suggested the same winning name. Read more here…

How to Create Samples for Starting a Freelance Writing Career — Free Webinar and Q&A
By Rebecca Matter
July 17, 2021 (05:00:38 am)

Join us for this FREE webinar to learn how to put together a portfolio of professional samples — even if you’re just starting a freelance writing career and you’ve never worked with clients.

Living the Writer's Life: Joey Lubelfeld
By Mindy McHorse
July 10, 2021 (05:00:31 am)

The pandemic left Joey Lubelfeld jobless, so they started to look for new ways to make money doing something they loved… writing! So when AWAI’s Launch Party dropped into their lap, things felt like they were meant to be. Joey took immediate action, using LinkedIn to land new clients, and writing web content and emails for them. Today, Joey is continuing to build a writing career in the mental health niche. This just goes to show that “talent and opportunity” can converge at the perfect time!

Living the Writer's Life: Christian Nix
By Mindy McHorse
June 26, 2021 (05:00:36 am)

Most people who have a thriving medical career wouldn’t think of starting over. But Christian Nix was looking for a change. He was already dreaming of launching his own business, and needed the copywriting chops to make it happen. Today, Christian makes a six-figure income with just 10 hours of work per week! Plus, he shares his amazing story of how one idea helped launch his copy career.

Living the Writer's Life: Pauline Longdon
By Mindy McHorse
June 19, 2021 (05:00:56 am)

Pauline Longdon’s favorite quote is “I haven’t come this far to only come this far.” In a way, this perfectly describes her journey to date as a copywriter. She doesn’t stop striving to serve her clients, reach new goals (seven figures now!), and connect with her global network of colleagues and mentees. Pauline’s continued drive toward success has landed her coveted spots learning from the top A-list writers in the industry. Enjoy!

TODAY: Free Training on Growing Demand for Writers
June 17, 2021 (07:00:41 am)

Join us LIVE today for an exclusive free training with one of the world’s top content experts. You’ll discover how to take advantage of a massive shift in the industry that’s changing everything.

How to Take Advantage of the Growing Demand for Skilled Content Writers — Free Webinar and Q&A
By Rebecca Matter
June 12, 2021 (05:00:42 am)

Join us for this FREE webinar to learn why the demand for writers who specialize in content is off the charts. And how you can use this new surge to catapult your writing career, and grow your income fast.

Use Project Templates to Grow Your Writing Business — and Your Income — Faster
By Heather Robson
June 11, 2021 (09:49:58 am)

In addition to helping you start your projects faster, templates can help you grow your earning power in three ways. Discover how you can build your own project templates — and a shortcut you can use.

Living the Writer's Life: Ernst-Jan Buijs
By Mindy McHorse
May 29, 2021 (05:00:36 am)

Ernst-Jan Buijs grew up in a small city near Rotterdam, Netherlands. While still attending university, he was already thinking about the future. One thing was for sure… the typical 9–5 lifestyle just wasn’t for him. So, Ernst-Jan began looking for opportunities to build his own business. What he was able to build — while traveling Europe in a camper with his girlfriend — is quite astounding! You’ll love his advice for how to grow your own business when your heart longs for adventure.

Living the Writer's Life: Colette Rice
By Mindy McHorse
May 15, 2021 (05:00:38 am)

Years ago, Colette Rice and her sister took a life-changing trip to Egypt. While exploring a spice market, one vendor proudly told them his family had held the same booth for 250 years. When he saw her look of surprise, he explained, “Here, we think in thousands.” Colette’s fascination with the people in the world around her was the driving force that led her to seek a new career in copywriting. She tried freelancing for a while, but it was an in-house position with a nonprofit company that gave her the writer’s life of her dreams…

AWAI Is Proud to Announce 8 Winners of Their Bright Future Scholarships
April 24, 2021 (07:35:20 am)

AWAI is thrilled to announce eight Bright Future Scholarship winners who will each receive $10,000 of credit toward any AWAI programs or services they choose to help them on their copywriting journey.

Living the Writer's Life: Steve Coombes
By Mindy McHorse
April 24, 2021 (05:00:06 am)

The year was 2014, and Steve Coombes and his entire family were invited on stage at AWAI’s annual Bootcamp, where he would receive the coveted $10K Challenge prize. This was the moment… He had truly “arrived” in the world of copywriting. Since then, Steve has seen his writing career grow and evolve. Through it all, he has still had time to hang out with his young sons.

[Starts Monday] Content Mastery Mentorship - Last Chance to Join!
April 23, 2021 (11:53:42 pm)

This is your last chance to set yourself up for now — and the future — and be on track to make “next level” money as a writer.

How to Make Your First $1,000 as a Freelance Writer — Free Webinar and Q&A
By Rebecca Matter
April 10, 2021 (05:00:41 am)

During this free Inside AWAI webinar, Rebecca Matter and Pam Foster show you different ways to make your first $1,000 as a freelance writer, and then how to build from there.

Living the Writer's Life: EG Orren
By Mindy McHorse
April 10, 2021 (05:00:14 am)

EG Orren says the only disaster she hasn’t experienced is a hurricane… But her rise from green newbie to successful copywriter — earning more than $17K in just 10 weeks — feels a bit like one of those awe-inspiring storms. Leaving behind her former career as a concert photographer, EG travels the continent working with music industry clients across four different time zones. Today, she prides herself on being a “consultant” rather than just an “order taker.” If only we had more space to share all of her fantastic adventures…