AWAI's 2026 Copywriting Bootcamp
The Must-Attend Event of the Year for Copywriters
of the Professional Writer…
to BOOST YOUR INCOME
in 2027 and Beyond!
AWAI's 2026 Copywriting Bootcamp is happening November 10, 11, and 12.
And it couldn't be coming at a BETTER time!
As writers, we're standing at a remarkable moment in history.
AI is changing how businesses create and use content.
Search is changing how customers find information, products, and services.
New technologies are making it possible for writers to take on paying writing projects sooner…
Tackle assignments that once required years of experience…
And start earning money faster.
In other words…
It's an incredible time to be a writer!
Of course, with everything changing so quickly, it's only natural to wonder what it all means for your writing career.
But here's something important to remember:
Businesses Need You More Than Ever!
Companies still need to attract customers… communicate the value of their products and services… build relationships… and generate sales.
And they need writers who understand what motivates people… how trust is earned… and what it takes to persuade someone to act.
That's the knowledge you're developing — or already have — as a copywriter.
And it remains enormously valuable.
Especially as more businesses are discovering how much more powerful AI tools are with a writer who understands people and persuasion guiding them!
But AI is only one of the changes reshaping the writing profession.
Which raises an important question…
What Will Clients Need From
YOU in 2027 — and Beyond?
Which writing services will become more valuable… and which ones might become harder to sell?
What new services could you offer as businesses adapt to AI, changing search habits, and new marketing strategies?
And where should YOU be focusing your time and energy to build the kind of writing career you want?
There's certainly no shortage of opinions.
Every day brings another prediction… another marketing trend… another pundit telling you what you should be doing next.
So who should you be listening to?
The answer’s an easy one:
The people who are out there doing the work!
Professional writers working with real clients… developing new services… and discovering firsthand what's working.
Along with the marketers and business leaders who see where customer needs and marketing strategies are heading.
And these are EXACTLY the people we've brought together for AWAI's 2026 Copywriting Bootcamp!
Nearly 30 Years of Helping Writers
Take Their Next Big Step
For nearly three decades, AWAI's Copywriting Bootcamp has brought writers together with some of the most respected names in copywriting, marketing, and business.
It's where writers discover new opportunities… learn from successful professionals… and find new ways to build and grow their own writing careers.
Many have even credited Bootcamp as a turning point — that “magic moment” when everything clicked and their careers really took off.
“Bootcamp was a single investment that has paid me back more than 33 times what I spent on it! I went from a laid-off corporate worker bee to a freelancer with a set-my-own-hours income of $60,000… in one year.”
Starr Daubenmire
“When I went to Bootcamp, it was like a rocket. I took off in this business and I have not slowed down at all.”
Steve Coombes
“It only took one person's presentation to get me thinking differently about my desire to have a copywriting business.”
Angie Summers
But of all the years we've held Bootcamp…
2026 May Be the Most Crucial!
Because what businesses need from copywriters is changing so fast…
The decisions you make NOW will shape your writing career for years to come.
Which makes it more important than ever to understand what's happening in the writing business… where it's heading… and what those changes mean for YOU.
That's exactly what AWAI’s 2026 Copywriting Bootcamp is designed to help you do.
You'll gain clarity on what's changing in the writing business — and what those changes mean for your future.
You'll discover where the best opportunities are emerging… which writing services clients need… and where you could be earning more money with the skills you already have.
And you'll get practical ideas and guidance from successful writers and marketing experts who are doing the work today…
So you can start putting what you learn into action immediately.
What Will You Discover?
It starts with the money-making opportunities…
Opportunities that make you valuable in the AI era… lead to higher-paying projects… ongoing monthly income… and entirely new ways to make money with your writing skills.
Here's a glimpse of just a few you'll discover at our 2026 Copywriting Bootcamp:
AI SEARCH
Help Businesses Win Customers in the
New World of AI Search
As more customers turn to AI for answers and recommendations, businesses face a new challenge: How do they make sure their products, services, and expertise get seen when potential customers are looking?
Learn how to help them create the content and messaging that makes their businesses easier to discover — and position yourself to offer a valuable new marketing service.
POTENTIAL PROJECT FEES:
$1,000 to $5,000
BUSINESS GHOSTWRITING
Turn an Executive's
Expertise Into
Your Monthly Income
Successful business owners and executives have stories, insights, and expertise they want to share… but many don't have the time to turn those ideas into compelling content that builds their reputation and attracts clients.
See how you can become the writer behind their LinkedIn presence — helping them build authority and attract new business while creating a steady stream of monthly retainer income for yourself.
POTENTIAL MONTHLY RETAINERS:
$2,000 to $5,000
LEAD GENERATION
Be the “Rainmaker” Businesses Need
More Than Ever
With customer-acquisition costs rising, businesses are looking for more creative, effective, and affordable ways to attract qualified prospects and turn them into paying customers.
Discover how to be the writer who helps them do it — creating persuasive campaigns, landing pages, and follow-up sequences that generate leads and sales, while positioning yourself as someone who contributes directly to a client's bottom line.
POTENTIAL PROJECT FEES:
$1,000 to $5,000
SOCIAL MEDIA
Cash In on the
Booming Demand for
Social Media Experts
AI can churn out social media posts in seconds…
But knowing WHAT to post… how to engage an audience… and how to turn followers into customers? That's where businesses still need humans who understand marketing.
Learn how to turn your creativity, writing skills, and love of connecting with people into a fun, in-demand service businesses will gladly pay for… and the potential to build a steady stream of monthly income!
POTENTIAL MONTHLY RETAINERS:
$1,000 to $3,000
BETTER-PAYING CLIENTS
Break Into a World of Bigger Budgets and
Higher Fees
High-value businesses have important stories to tell, demanding audiences to reach, and reputations worth protecting — and they need professionals who can communicate with the people who matter most to their business.
See how to position yourself to serve these clients with sophisticated messaging, premium content, and high-stakes writing projects — opening the door to more substantial assignments and higher fees.
EXAMPLE PROJECT FEES:
$5,000 to $10,000
MONEY WITHOUT CLIENTS
Turn Your Own Writing Into a Steady Source
of Income
You may already have ideas, experiences, or knowledge that other people would gladly read about. But how do you turn those interests into something that could actually make money?
Discover how you could build a newsletter, website, publication, or other writing-based business around something you love… creating an asset you own, with the potential to earn income month after month.
INCOME POTENTIAL:
Unlimited!
And that's just a taste of the exciting opportunities opening up for writers RIGHT NOW!
But Spotting a Great Opportunity Is
One Thing… Turning It Into
MONEY Is Another!
And that's where our 2026 Copywriting Bootcamp really gets exciting!
Over our three days together, we're going to show you how to take advantage of these opportunities in YOUR writing business.
- How to use AI to take on bigger, more valuable projects…
- Find prospective clients who need what you have to offer…
- Make yourself stand out from other writers competing for their business…
- And negotiate the kind of fees that make all your hard work worthwhile!
You'll get an inside look at what successful writers and marketers are doing RIGHT NOW to attract clients, deliver valuable services, and build profitable businesses.
The strategies they're using…
The mistakes they've learned to avoid…
And the practical ideas you can borrow and put to work for yourself!
All with one goal in mind:
To help you turn the opportunities emerging RIGHT NOW into your best year yet as a writer in 2027 and beyond!
MEET YOUR BOOTCAMP 2026 EXPERTS No Fluff or Abstract Theory… Just 17 Experts Sharing What's Working for Them… So You Can Put It to Work in YOUR Writing Business!
We've brought together some of the most successful minds in copywriting, marketing, AI, and business development…
People who are out there RIGHT NOW discovering new opportunities… developing new strategies… and finding new ways to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
And for three exciting days, they're going to share what they're learning with YOU!
The opportunities they're pursuing…
The strategies they're putting to work…
And the practical insights you can use to build a more successful writing business of your own!
Here's who you'll be learning from…
Marketing Researcher, and Entrepreneur
Finding Your People: The Smarter Way to Market Your Freelance Writing Business Learn how to find the clients you truly want to work with… get their attention… and become the writer they want to work with!
Every writer needs to know:
Where are your best prospective clients spending their time? How do you get their attention? And how do you make yourself the writer they remember when they need help?
In this lively Q&A-style session, Rand — one of the most influential voices in digital marketing for 23 years — will turn his expertise toward answering these questions for YOUR writing business!
You'll discover:
- How to find out where your ideal clients actually spend their time… instead of guessing where you should be marketing yourself.
- What makes a writer worth remembering… and how to stay on a prospect's radar without constantly pitching your services.
- How to decide which marketing efforts deserve your time… and which popular tactics you can safely ignore.
- How to work with — or around — the gatekeepers standing between you and the clients you want to reach.
And yes — you'll have the chance to join our moderators in asking Rand your own questions!
So if you've ever wondered whether you're spending your time marketing yourself in all the wrong places…
You don’t want to miss this session!
and Serial Entrepreneur
What Clients Will Pay THE MOST for in the Age of AI Brian Clark has been in the writing business for nearly 30 years… and now he's rethinking how he runs his own.
Here's what's happening…
With AI, businesses can produce more content themselves than ever before.
Which raises the question every writer wants to know:
What will they still be willing to PAY a professional writer for?
Brian believes the answer lies in the judgment, creativity, experience, and understanding of people that a good writer brings to the table.
And he's putting that thinking to work in his own business.
At Bootcamp, Brian will show you how he's combining two powerful advantages:
The human expertise clients are willing to pay a premium for…
And AI agents that can handle much of the “heavy lifting” behind the scenes.
You'll discover:
- What clients are REALLY willing to pay more for… and why your judgment, creativity, and ability to understand people can give you an edge in the age of AI.
- How to make yourself more valuable to clients… by helping them achieve business results rather than simply delivering another piece of copy.
- How Brian is using AI agents in his own writing business… to handle time-consuming work and make his operation more efficient.
- How to combine human expertise with AI-powered efficiency… so you can take on more valuable work without having to do everything yourself.
Imagine building your business the same way an industry legend is…
And properly positioning your services NOW to take advantage of this market shift.
Co-Author of Zero Click Marketing,
and Marketing Strategist
Build a Zero-Click Marketing Strategy How to Earn Attention When Your Audience Won’t Click
68% of U.S. Google searches now end without a click.
And instead of going to a company’s website to learn about them…
Audiences are now learning about businesses through social media, online communities, AI tools, and other platforms they don't control.
This means our workflows and how we measure success need to change.
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.
You'll discover:
- How to identify the most valuable ideas in existing content… so you know where to focus your attention.
- How to adapt those ideas into platform-native content… so that it delivers value without requiring a click.
- How to give an audience a compelling next step… going beyond the traditional "click here” call to action.
- How to measure success… with metrics that go beyond website traffic.
Whether you're a copywriter, content marketer, or business owner…
You'll leave with an understanding of how to make your content work harder for you, even when nobody clicks.
Author of Content Chemistry,
and AI Marketing Expert
How to Drive AI Recommendations
with Your Writing
Help Your Clients — and Yourself — Get Found, Cited, and Recommended by ChatGPT and Other AI Engines
It’s what every business wants help with:
When someone asks ChatGPT to recommend a business like your client's… what makes it recommend THEM?
Think about how BIG a question that is.
More people are turning to AI tools to research products, compare services, and find businesses they can trust.
It’s the “new Google.”
Instead of scrolling through a list of search results, they're getting direct answers… often with specific companies and brands recommended by name.
Imagine being the writer who knows how to help a business become one of those recommendations!
And here's where Andy Crestodina comes in.
Andy's spent 25 years helping businesses get found online.
Now he's testing what it takes to get found by AI.
And some of what he's discovering could open up an entirely new service for writers.
In this eye-opening session, you'll discover:
- What influences which businesses AI recommends… and what Andy's research and testing reveal about how companies get found, cited, and mentioned in AI-generated answers.
- How to make your clients more visible to AI search engines… through content that helps establish their expertise, credibility, and relevance.
- What writers can do to help clients become more “recommendable”… and how to put these insights to work in the content and messaging you create.
- How to apply these same strategies to YOUR writing business… so prospective clients have a better chance of discovering you when they're looking for writing help!
Imagine adding AI visibility to the services you offer clients…
And becoming the writer they turn to when they want their business recommended by AI!
Founder of Writeversity
The High-Net-Worth Writer
How AI Is Creating a New “Luxury Market” for Writers…
and How YOU Can Serve It!
What if AI is actually creating one of the most lucrative opportunities professional writers have ever had?
That's what Justin Oberman believes.
And he's discovered something fascinating about what happens whenever a product or service becomes automated…
The handcrafted, personalized version becomes MORE exclusive — and MORE valuable!
Think about it…
When everyone can produce written content with AI, the ability to generate words is no longer what makes a writer special.
And that's creating a fascinating new opportunity:
Wealthy clients who are willing to pay a premium for something far more valuable than “just copy.”
Who are these clients?
What do they need writers to do?
And what makes them willing to pay so much more for a personalized writing service?
Justin calls the phenomenon behind this opportunity the Aristocratization Effect.
And he's spent the past five years putting it to work, 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!
You'll discover:
- Who these premium clients really are… and why high-net-worth individuals and well-resourced businesses choose to hire professional writers even when they can produce copy themselves with AI.
- What these clients are REALLY paying for… and why the value of a great writing service extends far beyond the words you produce.
- How to find and attract these high-value clients… and position yourself as the kind of writer they're willing to pay a premium to work with.
- How to rethink your offers, pricing, and conversations about money… so you're building a writing business around the value you deliver, rather than the amount of copy you produce.
Imagine breaking into a market most writers don't even know exists…
And building a business where you make MORE money working with FEWER clients!
and Content Strategist
Turn an Executive's Expertise Into
Reliable Monthly Income
How to Build a Profitable LinkedIn Ghostwriting Business with Multiple $2,000 to $5,000 Monthly Retainers
Imagine getting paid $2,000… $3,000… even $5,000 a month to help a busy executive share their ideas on LinkedIn!
And here's the best part…
The writing is short, easy to learn… and you don't even have to come up with the ideas yourself!
Your client already has the experience, expertise, and stories…
As the writer, your job is to draw them out… and turn them into engaging LinkedIn content that builds their reputation, attracts prospective customers, and keeps them top of mind.
And with more executives seeing the value of LinkedIn… and looking for ways to stand out from the flood of AI-generated content…
Demand for this kind of specialized ghostwriting is on the rise!
Bonnie Fanning has built her own business helping executives turn their knowledge and experience into compelling LinkedIn content.
And in this practical session, she'll show you how this lucrative writing opportunity works — and how to get started.
You'll discover:
- Who needs LinkedIn ghostwriting services the most… and which business owners and executives are good prospects for ongoing monthly work.
- Where to find prospective clients… and how to position yourself as someone who can help them build their reputation and attract new business.
- What you can charge for your services… and how LinkedIn ghostwriting can become a source of steady monthly retainer income.
- How to turn ONE hour of conversation into an entire MONTH of content… Bonnie will walk you through the basics of her technique for drawing out an executive's best ideas and transforming them into engaging LinkedIn posts.
Imagine having just three or four clients like that…
With the potential to earn $6,000… $10,000… or even MORE month after month!
Marketing and Lead Generation Strategist
Get Paid to Fill Your Client's Sales Pipeline
Discover How to Turn Your Writing Skills Into a Valuable
Lead-Generation Service Businesses Need to Grow
You’re going to learn a lot of valuable skills at Bootcamp…
But want to know one of the best ways to make yourself more valuable to any client?
Help them find more customers!
Every business needs a steady stream of prospective buyers…
And the writers who know how to help attract those prospects — and turn them into paying customers — have a powerful edge.
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!
You'll discover:
- How businesses attract a steady stream of prospective customers… using channels like Google, social media, webinars, and live events to reach people who might be interested in what they sell.
- How to turn that interest into qualified leads… with lead magnets, landing pages, and persuasive writing that gives prospects a reason to take the next step.
- How to move prospects closer to becoming paying customers… using emails and follow-up campaigns that build trust and keep the conversation going.
- How to turn these skills into a valuable service YOU can sell… by helping clients bring together the different pieces of an effective lead-generation campaign.
Imagine being able to walk into a meeting with a prospective client… and show them how you can help bring more customers into their business!
That's the kind of value that can help you command higher fees, build lasting client relationships, and become the writer businesses want to keep!
Managing Editor of Digital Copywriter
How to Quickly Build a High-Quality Social Media Following — for You AND Your Clients! Attract the RIGHT People, Build Your Authority, and Help Clients Do the Same
Everybody wants more social media followers.
But attracting thousands of people who have little or no interest in what you're offering won't do you — or your clients — much good!
And chasing trends or trying to create viral posts isn't the answer either.
The real opportunity is building a following of the RIGHT people… who genuinely care about what you have to say.
As managing editor of AWAI's Digital Copywriter, Heather Robson keeps a close eye on what's working in digital marketing — and how writers can put it to work.
You'll discover:
- How to attract the RIGHT followers… by connecting your unique positioning with what your ideal audience needs and wants.
- How to create a manageable social media plan… that builds your following and authority without taking over your day.
- Why you can stop chasing trends and viral posts… and what to focus on instead for sustained success.
- How to use these same strategies for paying clients… helping businesses reach their ideal audiences and strengthen their online presence.
With social media playing an increasingly important role in marketing…
Heather's session is ideal if you're ready to grow your own following… earn more by helping clients grow theirs… or BOTH!
and Co-Founder of Modern Publisher
How to Use AI to Find Your Next Writing Client…
and Know Exactly What to Say
Take the Dread Out of Prospecting… and Get a Ready-to-Use
AI Skill to Help You Find and Approach Potential Clients!
There's one part of being a freelance writer that almost everybody dreads…
Finding clients!
You can be a terrific writer.
You can have all the skills businesses need.
But unless you're connecting with prospective clients and giving them a reason to hire you, you're not going to make much money!
And for many writers, that's when the questions come:
Who should I approach?
Where do I find them?
What do I say?
How do I get their attention?
Those are exactly the questions digital marketing expert Russ Henneberry will help you answer — using AI!
In this hands-on session, Russ will show you how to use AI to:
- Identify your ideal prospective clients… so you can focus your efforts on businesses that are a good fit for your writing services.
- Narrow down your prospect list to the businesses most worth approaching… so you're spending your time pursuing potential clients who actually need the services you offer.
- Create effective cold outreach messages… that introduce your services, communicate your value, and give prospective clients a reason to respond.
And here's the BEST part…
Russ 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!
It's a reusable AI Skill designed to help you identify your ideal customers… and create cold outreach messages you can use to start conversations with potential clients.
So the next time you sit down to look for a writing assignment, you won't have to start from scratch.
You'll have Russ's AI Skill to help you figure out WHO to approach… and WHAT to say…
A valuable tool you can keep using long after Bootcamp is over!
Business Coach, and Author
The 7 Worst Negotiating Mistakes Writers Make… and How to Avoid Them!
Stop Leaving Money on the Table…
and Start Getting Paid What Your Writing Is Worth!
Question:
Have you ever quoted a fee to a prospective client… and immediately worried that you asked for too much?
Or worse, accepted less than you wanted because you were afraid of losing the project?
You're certainly not alone.
And according to Ilise Benun, these little moments of hesitation can cost writers thousands of dollars over the course of their careers.
Ilise has spent decades helping creative professionals market their services, negotiate with more confidence, and make their writing businesses more profitable.
And at Bootcamp, she's going to reveal SEVEN costly negotiating mistakes that could be keeping you from earning what you're worth.
You'll discover:
- Why successful negotiations begin LONG before you discuss fees… and how to put yourself in a stronger position before the conversation even starts.
- How to find out what a prospective client can afford… without directly asking about their budget or putting them on the defensive.
- Small mistakes that can cost you BIG money… and how to avoid weakening your position, lowering your fees, or agreeing to terms you'll later regret.
Imagine going into your next client negotiation knowing how to protect the value of your work…
And walking away with a fee you're happy with — and a client who's happy to pay it!
Former Executive Publisher at Agora
How to Make Money with YOUR Writing…
Without a Single Client!
Turn What You Already Know, Think, and Write…
Into Something People Will Pay You For
Imagine if your next source of writing income came from something you've already created?
Maybe it’s an article you wrote… a subject you've researched… an idea you've been thinking about… or knowledge you've accumulated over the years.
You could be sitting on something valuable and not even realize it!
That's the opportunity Sandy Franks will share with you at Bootcamp — something she's successfully doing herself, on the side!
With more than 35 years in publishing, including helping develop revenue-generating publications and products at Agora, Sandy is an expert at turning ideas into income.
And she's going to show you how to do it for yourself!
You'll discover:
- FOUR ways to turn your knowledge into income… through paid newsletters, self-published books, digital products, and services built around your expertise.
- How to find people who might actually PAY for what you know… and figure out which of your ideas they'd be most interested in buying.
- How to test your idea BEFORE spending months creating something… so you can find out whether there's a market for it before investing all that time and effort.
Sandy will even share how a family story became a published book that opened doors to speaking opportunities!
And you'll get her special “What Do I Know That's Worth Something?” worksheet…
So you can uncover an income-producing idea you can start developing right away!
And as exciting as all these opportunities are…
There's one more experience we're putting together for this year's Bootcamp that could be especially valuable when it comes to landing paying clients!
Go Inside “The Hiring Room”! A Special BONUS Session with the People Who HIRE Writers Like You!
Learning new writing skills is great…
But at the end of the day, you want to get PAID for your writing!
And that means finding clients who need your services… and letting them know that YOU'RE the writer they should hire.
That's why we're bringing together a special panel of professional marketers and agency leaders…
The very people who HIRE freelance writers, assign projects, and decide who gets the work!
And they're going to give you an inside look at what they're looking for when choosing the writers they work with.
You'll hear their perspectives on:
- What makes a freelance writer stand out when they're considering someone for an assignment.
- Which writing skills and services they value most and what they expect from writers today.
- What gets their attention when a writer reaches out and the mistakes that can cost you an opportunity.
- What gives them the confidence to hire someone… even if that writer doesn't have years of experience.
- What makes them want to hire a writer AGAIN… and develop an ongoing working relationship.
- And more!
In other words…
You'll know exactly what the people on the OTHER side of the hiring decision really want… BEFORE you approach your next prospective client!
Meet a Few of the Marketers We're Bringing to Bootcamp…
Tony Robbins
Gotham Ghostwriting
RKD Group
Tried and True Media
International Living
Three Days That Will Change
Your Copywriting Future!
Bootcamp 2026 will be, by far, our most in-depth, practical, and action-packed Bootcamp yet.
Why?
Because the times demand it!
And as you've just seen, we're bringing together some of the industry's most successful writers, marketers, and business experts to help you take advantage of the extraordinary opportunities emerging RIGHT NOW.
New ways to attract clients…
Higher-paying writing services…
Strategies for helping businesses get found and recommended by AI…
Opportunities to earn generous monthly retainers…
Even ways to make money from your writing without a single client!
Imagine heading into 2027 with all these new opportunities to pursue…
The skills to take advantage of them…
And a clear plan for putting them to work in YOUR writing business!
That's what we'll help you do at our 2026 Copywriting Bootcamp.
But there's one more thing.
One More Expert
We Want You to Meet…
Because even with all that knowledge and opportunity… all those resources…
There's still something that can stop you…
YOU.
And that's exactly why we've invited Ted Capshaw to kick off Bootcamp 2026!
Executive Coach
How to Make Certain 2027
Is Your Breakthrough Year!
Think about it…
You can have all the writing skills in the world… know where the opportunities are… and even have a clear plan for building your writing business.
But something still holds you back.
You hesitate to approach a prospective client.
You question whether you're ready to charge professional fees.
You put off taking that next big step because you're not quite sure you have what it takes.
And before you know it, another year has slipped by.
That's why we're kicking off our 2026 Copywriting Bootcamp with someone very special.
Ted Capshaw has helped everyone from professional writers to Fortune 100 executives recognize the invisible barriers standing between them and the success they want.
And in this powerful opening session, he'll help you recognize the doubts and habits that may be keeping you from going after the writing career you want.
He'll show you how to stop second-guessing yourself when a promising opportunity comes along…
Develop the confidence to approach prospective clients and charge what your work is worth…
And finally start taking some of those steps you've been putting off.
Imagine heading into 2027 with the confidence to go after the clients, projects, income, and writing career you REALLY want!
That's the kind of breakthrough Ted is coming to Bootcamp to help you achieve.
Now It's YOUR Turn…
You've seen the opportunities.
You've met the experts who can help you take advantage of them.
Now imagine what could happen when you start putting some of those ideas to work in YOUR writing business!
That's why we're inviting you to join us for three extraordinary days at AWAI’s 2026 Copywriting Bootcamp, November 10, 11, and 12.
Think about everything you’ll learn…
New writing services you could offer…
New ways to find and land clients… and command higher fees…
New opportunities to build a steady stream of writing income…
And the rare chance to learn directly from industry experts who are already putting these strategies to work.
Even if you put just ONE of the new opportunities you'll discover at Bootcamp to work for you…
It could add thousands of dollars to your writing income…
While positioning YOU as the kind of writer businesses will be eager to hire in this new era of marketing!
And right now, we've made it easier than ever to be part of it!
In years past, attending AWAI’s Copywriting Bootcamp has cost as much as $2,497.
But with so much changing in the writing business… and so many exciting opportunities opening up…
We don't want the cost of attending to be what keeps you from missing out on everything you need to know.
That's why, for a limited time, we're offering a special early-bird registration price of just $497!
That's three full days of learning from some of the brightest minds in copywriting, marketing, AI, and business development…
For a fraction of what attending Bootcamp has cost in the past!
Here’s Everything You Get
When You Sign Up for
AWAI’s 2026 Copywriting Bootcamp Today:
ALL Expert Sessions — LIVE!
Three exciting days with some of the brightest minds in copywriting, marketing, AI, and business development… sharing what's working NOW and where the biggest opportunities are heading into 2027.
Special LIVE Q&A Sessions
with Every Expert
Have a question about an opportunity, a strategy, or how to put something you've learned into practice? Here's your chance to get answers directly from the people doing the work!
Go Inside “The Hiring Room”
Bonus Panel
Hear directly from professional marketers and agency leaders who HIRE freelance writers… and discover what gets their attention, what makes a writer stand out, and what convinces them to hire someone — and keep hiring them!
Daily Wrap-Up Sessions
with Jade and Bonnie
Join AWAI Director of Training Jade Trueblood and expert Bonnie Fanning at the end of each day as they share their biggest takeaways, “a-ha” moments, and highlight ideas you won’t want to miss… as well as answer your questions about the day’s sessions.
Complete Bootcamp Recordings
and Transcripts
Revisit your favorite sessions… catch anything you missed… and study the strategies and opportunities at your own pace, long after Bootcamp ends.
Speaker Handouts, Worksheets,
and Resources
Practical tools and materials to help you apply what you've learned — including an AI Skill from Russ to help you find and land clients!
And that’s not all…
Two Powerful Bonuses That’ll Help You Thrive — Long After Bootcamp Ends
For the first time ever…
We're giving every Bootcamp attendee TWO valuable resources designed to help you turn everything you learn into real progress — and real writing income!
One will help you capture and organize the opportunities…
The other will help you put them to work!
BONUS #1
Your 2026 Bootcamp Opportunity Guide
If you've ever attended Bootcamp — or any event packed with valuable information — you know what can happen…
You spend three incredible days learning from top experts… discovering exciting new opportunities… and filling your head with ideas for making more money as a writer!
You leave inspired… motivated… ready to put everything you've learned to work!
But then life takes over.
A few weeks later, you remember a great opportunity one of the speakers talked about…
But how exactly did it work? And what were those steps for getting started?
Sure, you have the recordings…
But who wants to sit through hours of presentations just to find the information you need?
That's why we're creating your 2026 Bootcamp Opportunity Guide!
In the days following Bootcamp, we'll take the most valuable income-producing ideas and opportunities presented by our experts and organize them into one detailed, easy-to-use written guide.
For each presentation, you'll get a practical recap of everything you need to take action:
- What the opportunity is — and why it could be worth pursuing.
- Who needs the service — and the kinds of clients or customers you could target.
- How you can make money from it — including the services you could offer and potential ways to get paid.
- What skills and tools you'll need to get started.
- The practical steps you can take to begin pursuing the opportunity yourself.
We'll also include a comparison chart to help you decide which opportunities are the best fit for YOUR interests, skills, and income goals.
Imagine having all those valuable insights and money-making ideas from three days of Bootcamp organized in one place… ready whenever YOU are!
No searching through hours of recordings.
No trying to remember which speaker said what.
Just a practical guide you can turn to again and again as you build your writing business in 2027 and beyond!
And to speed your success even further…
BONUS #2
Your “Bootcamp-to-Income” Action Plan
We'll send you this before Bootcamp begins…
So you can make the most of every session — and start turning what you learn into a plan for YOUR writing business.
You’ll start by identifying your writing and income goals for 2027… so you know exactly what you want to accomplish.
Then, as you attend each session, you'll use your Action Plan to capture the opportunities that excite you most… record valuable ideas and advice… and identify practical steps you can take to start putting them to work.
Immediately after Bootcamp, you'll use it alongside your 2026 Bootcamp Opportunity Guide to:
- Zero in on the opportunities that best match your skills, interests, and income goals.
- Identify the skills, tools, and resources you'll need to get started.
- Map out your first steps toward pursuing those opportunities.
- Create your own 30-day action plan with specific goals and activities to keep you moving forward.
That way, you’ll wrap up Bootcamp 2026 with a clear picture of where you want to go… the opportunities best suited to you… and a step-by-step plan for moving forward!
Just one thing left to do…
Reserve YOUR place at Bootcamp 2026… and get ready to make 2027 your breakthrough year!
EARLY-BIRD PRICING IN EFFECT!
Your AWAI 2026 Copywriting Bootcamp
All-Access Pass
$2,497
$497
3 Days… 17 Experts…
Countless New Ways to BOOST Your Writing Income!
Here's Everything You Get:
- All Expert Sessions, LIVE… three days of practical strategies for growing your writing income.
- Live Q&As with the Experts… get your questions answered directly by the people doing the work.
- SPECIAL BONUS: Go Inside “The Hiring Room”… hear directly from professional marketers and agency leaders who HIRE writers — and discover what makes them choose one writer over another!
- Daily Wrap-Up Sessions… so you don’t miss a single key takeaway.
- Complete Bootcamp Recordings and Transcripts… revisit every session whenever you want.
- Expert Handouts, Worksheets, and Resources… including Russ Henneberry's AI Skill to help you identify and approach potential clients.
- Your 2026 Bootcamp Opportunity Guide… a practical reference to the money-making opportunities revealed during Bootcamp.
- Your “Bootcamp-to-Income” Action Plan… turn everything you learn into your own 30-day plan for moving forward.
- And More Surprises — as Bootcamp gets closer, we'll have even more to share!
Your Questions About AWAI's 2026 Copywriting Bootcamp… ANSWERED!
Who Should Come to Bootcamp?
Bootcamp is for writers at every stage of their careers.
If you're just getting started… you'll discover the many ways you can make money as a writer… learn which skills businesses need… and get a clearer picture of where you want to focus your efforts.
If you're working toward your first paying clients… you'll discover services you can offer… learn how to attract prospective clients… and hear directly from marketers about what they look for when hiring freelance writers.
And if you're already a working writer… you'll discover new opportunities to expand your services… pursue higher-paying projects… build recurring income… and stay ahead of the changes shaping our profession.
Whatever stage you're at, Bootcamp is designed to help you take your next big step!
What Can I Expect During the Three Days?
It’ll be three action-packed days and a lot to cover…
So we’ll start each morning at 9 a.m. (Eastern Time) and be active in our virtual “meeting room” until late in the afternoon each day.
Each speaker session and panel discussion will be between 60 and 90 minutes… with a break built in between sessions to stretch and get some lunch. (Another great benefit of being online — you can soak everything in right at your desk, without missing anything!)
There WILL be a lot to absorb each day, so we’ll be helping you get as much from each session as possible, via a “key takeaway” recap at the end of each day.
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask our speakers questions either during their presentations or immediately afterward through the easy-to-use interactive Q&A feature of the meeting platform.
Most experts will have supporting materials to go along with their presentations — templates, copy samples, and other handouts. You’ll find them on your “Bootcamp 2026” Member Page in advance of every talk.
You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to meet and connect with your fellow writers through fun social activities — like happy hours! — and group conversations each day.
What If I Miss a Session?
No problem!
We know three days of Bootcamp can be a real firehose of information — and sometimes you might need to step away to let it all soak in.
No worries if you do…
Every minute of every session will be recorded, so you can catch up on anything you miss… revisit your favorite presentations… and study the material at your own pace.
You'll also receive transcripts, making it easier to find and review specific information.
And with your new 2026 Bootcamp Opportunity Guide, you'll also have a detailed written recap of the opportunities and practical steps presented throughout the event!
Do I Need Any Special Technology?
Nope!
All you'll need is a computer or tablet with an internet connection and an up-to-date Zoom app.
We'll provide the information and instructions you need to access Bootcamp online.
You can even attend using your smartphone, although we recommend a computer or tablet for the best viewing and learning experience.
How Do I Attend Bootcamp and
Access All My Materials?
It's easy!
Around the time Bootcamp gets underway each day, simply log in to your “Bootcamp 2026” Member Page and click the link to join us live.
You'll find the complete schedule for each day… who's speaking… what time they're presenting… and what they'll be talking about.
Your “Bootcamp-to-Income” Action Plan is also waiting for you here. We recommend printing it out before the first session, so you can take notes, capture ideas, and start mapping out your next steps as you go.
And everything else you need will be right there on your Member Page, too!
That's where you'll find session recordings and transcripts as they become available… along with any special handouts, worksheets, and resources our experts provide.
Then, in the days following Bootcamp, we'll put the finishing touches on your 2026 Bootcamp Opportunity Guide.
As soon as it's ready, we'll send you an email letting you know!
Just return to your “Bootcamp 2026” Member Page, and your Guide will be waiting for you.
Everything in one convenient place… ready whenever YOU are!
What's the Bootcamp Refund Policy/Guarantee?
We want you to be 100% satisfied with your 2026 virtual Bootcamp experience.
That's why we encourage you to…
Register today…
Attend the FULL Copywriting Bootcamp event and experience ALL of what Bootcamp has to offer…
And if you're not completely satisfied…
If you don't think AWAI's 2026 Copywriting Bootcamp will have the powerful impact it's had on countless other writers…
Simply let us know by the end of the day Thursday, November 12, 2026…
And we'll issue you a FULL CREDIT of every penny you've paid!
A credit that never expires…
And one you can use toward any AWAI resource… including self-paced training programs, business-building resources, mentored learning programs, live events — even next year's Copywriting Bootcamp!
Do Members LOVE Bootcamp? You Bet They Do!
Over the years, countless first-timers have come to Bootcamp not quite knowing what to expect…
Only to be blown away by all the knowledge, insights, and copywriting wisdom they leave with…
And return every year!
Here’s a taste of what past attendees have said about the experience:
“Don’t think about it, just do it. You will learn so much. What you will learn could elevate your writing business in ways you haven’t thought of. It will leave you inspired and fired up!”
Chris Boros
“If you are serious about your writing journey and you’ve invested time and money — this event is THE KEY to opening up a wide world of opportunity and valuable information you will NOT find anywhere else. Priceless each year I’ve participated.”
Krista Adduci
“Now I know — and have experienced — why my mentor highly recommended attending Bootcamp to me. The energy, the learning, the tribe, the love, the success stories… Wow… Just WOW!!!”
Lynelle Suan
“Bootcamp keeps setting a new, higher standard EVERY year! WOW — Blown Away, AGAIN!”
Tim Geiger
“Whether you’re a total newbie or [have] been writing for years, there is something for you. I’ve been attending AWAI Bootcamps since 2007 — and I still get something every time I attend. I leave feeling rejuvenated and inspired — and you can’t beat the welcoming, helpful community. It’s like getting a big hug you didn’t know you needed — that squeezes out all the doubt, fear, or other negative feeling you might be experiencing and sends you home ready to tackle the world.”
Cindy Cyr
A Final Word About
YOUR Future as a Writer…
You don't need us to tell you the writing business is changing…
You can FEEL it.
While you're trying to figure out what all these changes mean for your writing career…
Other writers are already finding ways to put them to work.
They're developing new services…
Finding new clients…
And positioning themselves for opportunities that didn't exist just a few years ago.
One thing is for certain:
This is NOT the time to be left on the sidelines, wondering what they're doing that you're not.
And that's what makes this year's Bootcamp so important.
For three days, you'll get an inside look at what today’s most successful writers are doing RIGHT NOW…
And how you can put their strategies to work for yourself.
No more trying to figure everything out on your own.
You'll leave with a whole menu of money-making opportunities to explore…
Clarity when it comes to the skills and services businesses need…
And your own action plan for turning what you've learned into real progress in your writing business!
Imagine how different you'll feel heading into 2027…
Knowing where you want to go… the opportunities you want to explore… and what steps to take next.
That's what we want for you.
And we'd love to see you at Bootcamp 2026, November 10 through 12.
More LOVE for Bootcamp!
“Bootcamp is a space where people get pumped up on copywriting steroids and get all the tools to succeed.”
Angie Hummel
“Definitely attend! [You] will be using this information for days, weeks, months, and years to come. The growth I’ll see from this Bootcamp is unbelievable. This is the gift to yourself that keeps on giving.”
Sandra Gonyier
“I didn’t really know what to expect out of this going into it, but it was more than I would have guessed. I’m so glad I was able to attend! Since I’m brand-new to copywriting (I only discovered AWAI a few months before Bootcamp), it was such a wonderful experience to meet others who are on the same journey, some just starting, some further down the road, to know I’m not crazy for wanting to jump into this.”
Erica Bartlett
“Stellar first Bootcamp! I am grateful for the opportunity [to] surround myself with so many beautiful people who love to write. I enjoyed every bit. It was packed solid with information, expertise, personality, fun, energy (wow!), excitement, detailed information, and reality of what is and what is to come. Eye-opening experience across the globe! I am so ‘stoked’ for my future!”
Eileen Seefluth
“Nothing short of life-changing! Each speaker has enhanced the one before and after, we've laughed and cried, grown, and dreamed. Thank you all! I'll see you around here for a few weeks, and always in Facebook.”
Suzanna Fitzgerald
“Such an AMAZING Bootcamp! I am so encouraged and inspired!!”
Lisa Greene
“Bootcamp presentations and roundtable marketers have really helped expand and reinforce my knowledge. What I really want to share though is that it has increased my level of confidence in taking additional steps to further my career. I would imagine that has been the experience of other attendees as well. I wanted to thank the AWAI team for what has been a remarkable experience!”
Joe Ciccanti
“Great Bootcamp! Thank you to all the presenters and staff for making this the best one ever!”
Diane Macpherson
“A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone at AWAI. This was by far the best Bootcamp. So inspiring. I’m sharing my verbal commitment to reach out and marketing myself in my copywriting business. I am committed to networking with my fellow Bootcamp attendees.”
Debbie French
“It was so inspiring to be in the room (even virtually) with a huge number of fellow copywriters. Getting to meet the team was astounding… I had no idea everyone was so warm, personable, relatable, and genuinely compassionate, and deeply devoted to our success. I truly feel like a member of the AWAI family now.”
Rebecca Dugas
“I really appreciate how newcomers to copywriting are accepted into the fold and made to feel validated. I feel like I'm with friends. I would say, Go for it! In-person if possible, but Virtual is just as good! I had a great experience. Thank you!”
Carrie Kanagy
“Yes! Do it! If you can't be there in person, if there's a virtual option, yes yes yes, do that.”
Erika Zeitz
“End of Bootcamp. These days have flown by. So many things to digest. So many terrific presentations. Thank you to all the staff and back office personnel. You did it! Another successful event in the books to cherish.”
Cynthia Saarie
“What a great Bootcamp! So well-planned and carried out — kudos AWAI!!! Thanks to everyone associated and to all my fellow writers. Humbled to be amongst you! Blessings!”
Mark Walker
“Much love and gratitude to everyone at AWAI and many blessings to all of the participants! I came into this looking for community… I found that and so much more. Only the beginning. 😀”
Michelle Lisi
“Wonderful four days that went by too fast, but very excited with all the new information and tools that I have learned. Thank you AWAI and all who made this a great Bootcamp as always.”
Marie Wonce-Cook
“My brain is in overdrive. So much information, so many amazing people. I feel glutinous, like I sat down, shoved everything in my mouth, and now have to let it all digest. Thank you.”
Bambi Feaster
“I had no idea what to expect from this experience, but whatever my preconceptions might have been, they would easily have been blown away. This has been amazing, and I'm so glad to have met and connected with you all!”
Michael LaBarge
“WOW!!!!! I AM SO GLAD to have gotten the opportunity to LISTEN to such GREAT, PROFOUND KNOWLEDGE & WISDOM!!!”
Victor Evege
“Excellent investment of your time and money.”
Christopher Pollak
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