November Issue: Clients Will Pay More for This
By Mindy McHorse
November 07, 2025 (07:00:44 pm)

Check out the latest issue of The Barefoot Writer

TODAY ONLY! 12 Time-Saving Writing Templates — $79
November 07, 2025 (12:05:01 am)

We’ve got a crazy flash sale going on today that you aren’t going to want to miss! You’ll get 12 templates for the most in-demand projects today for just $79 (only until midnight).

Starter Kit for Writers - Last Day to Get It
November 06, 2025 (08:41:10 am)

Today's your last chance to grab this vast arsenal of our very best writing and business-building resources… to help you set up your writing business FAST… For only $49 (you’ll save $200!!).

Winners of AWAI’s October Writing Contest
October 31, 2025 (05:00:37 am)

Pam Foster announces the winners of the October Writing Contest!

Winners of AWAI’s September Writing Contest
October 31, 2025 (05:00:23 am)

Pam Foster announces the winners of the September Writing Contest!

Playback: How to Get Started with a Thriving Writing Career in Just 4 Weeks!
October 28, 2025 (12:29:39 pm)

Listen in as Katie Yeakle and Pam Foster detail the essential skills, strategies, and insider secrets that have helped launch thousands of copywriting careers.

Success Story Interview: Rachael Kraft — From the Classroom to Copywriting Success: Rachael’s Evolving Career Path
October 28, 2025 (05:01:41 am)

Rachael Kraft’s career path is anything but traditional. She started as a science teacher, transitioned into graphic design, and then discovered copywriting through AWAI. Today, she wears many hats: B2B marketer, newsletter co-creator with Andrew Davis, and marketing lead for her husband’s cybersecurity training company. In this Inside AWAI episode, Rachael shares how she built her career by continuously learning, saying “yes” to new opportunities, and turning chance encounters into long-term partnerships.

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Don’t Wait for the New Year — Start Winning Now
October 27, 2025 (05:01:48 am)

New year, new you? Nope. In this episode of Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI’s Chief Success Officer Ted Capshaw and Director of Training Jade Trueblood flip the script on the classic “finish strong” mindset. If you feel pressure to cram productivity into the final months of the year … it may be a sign that what you really need is consistency — not a heroic sprint.

Winners of AWAI’s September Writing Contest
October 24, 2025 (01:11:39 pm)

Pam Foster announces the winners of the September Writing Contest!

Last Chance: Join 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge
October 22, 2025 (10:26:29 pm)

Today is your last chance to join our online training program where you will once and for all master the simplest, most versatile, most in-demand writing skill... and have a shot at being published with a byline as well as earn a $400 cash payout!

“Newbie” to Copywriting? SEE THIS NOW!
October 21, 2025 (05:09:22 pm)

We’ve created a brand-new special training program exclusively for NEW writers just like you... And with one solitary goal: To once and for all launch the paid writing career you’ve always dreamed about — in just four days!

COS Member Success Tammica D.: Friendship Turned into First Client Win
October 21, 2025 (05:01:30 am)

Tammica D. was all smiles at her Circle of Success W.I.N.™ coaching session — and for good reason. She was about to sign a contract with a new client… just a few days later. Her W.I.N.™ step: Tammica offered to review a friend’s website. What started as a small gesture of support quickly revealed a bigger opportunity — her friend needed exactly what she had to offer as a copywriter. That simple conversation led to a big win: Tammica signed her first official client, contract and payment in hand! 🎉

Fast, Easy, AND Pays Well?
October 20, 2025 (03:35:18 pm)

This writing project covers all the bases…

Monday Morning Jumpstart: How to Stop Feeling Like an Imposter and Take Action
October 20, 2025 (05:01:29 am)

Feeling like an imposter can stop you from pursuing the writing career you want, but it doesn’t have to. In this episode of Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI Director of Training, Jade Trueblood and Ted Capshaw tackle imposter syndrome head-on. They reveal why most writers experience it, where it really comes from, and how to finally push past it.

October 2025 Winner Announced for AWAI's 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge
October 17, 2025 (07:03:36 pm)

Congratulations to Jim McCaffree, who wrote the winning blog post in our latest round of AWAI's 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge for new freelance writers. This program is for aspiring professional freelance writers learning the ropes of effective content through AWAI.

The Latest Winners of the 2025 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge
October 17, 2025 (05:15:46 pm)

Congratulations to Andrea Barnes and Francois Ngoma, who both wrote winning blog posts in our latest round of AWAI's 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge for new freelance writers. This program is for aspiring professional freelance writers learning the ropes of effective content through AWAI.

PLAYBACK: How to Position Yourself to Land $60K-per-Year Clients
October 15, 2025 (12:11:54 pm)

Companies are reversing course on AI and pouring record budgets back into human content writers, and if you know how to position yourself, you could land $60K-per-year clients because of it. Content marketing expert Russ Henneberry and AWAI’s director of training, Jade Trueblood, will show you how.

COS Success Story Interview: Curtis Dennis From Construction Sites to Copywriting Success: A Family Affair
October 14, 2025 (04:53:12 am)

Curtis Dennis spent 40 years building his career in contracting and construction, working on projects from the MGM in Las Vegas to residential and commercial sites across California. But when life circumstances shifted, family responsibilities, a torn rotator cuff, and an unexpected pandemic — Curtis discovered that his next chapter wasn’t swinging hammers anymore. It was typing words. Today, Curtis not only thrives as a copywriter but has also brought his daughter into the business, creating a multi-generational success story built on expertise, focus, and entrepreneurial spirit.

COS Member Success Dave Sharpe: From One Freelance Project to a Global Copywriting Powerhouse
October 13, 2025 (05:01:59 am)

Over 30 years ago, Dave Sharpe landed a freelance gig that would unknowingly set the stage for a career full of growth, learning, and surprises. Today, he leads a thriving agency with a global team, helping B2B clients dominate in content and SEO. But the journey wasn’t just about building a business, it was about staying ahead of the curve in a world where AI, SEO, and digital marketing are always changing.

PLAYBACK: Content Is Back! (And It’s BIGGER Than Ever!)
October 10, 2025 (11:08:36 am)

A historic shift from AI back to human content just opened a once-in-a-generation opportunity for writers. And to show you exactly how you can capture your share of this $2 TRILLION opportunity, AWAI President Rebecca Matter and content marketing expert Russ Henneberry held a training to reveal how you can plant your flag as a great content writer first.