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AWAI Success Stories

Looking for a little inspiration? Read some of our most recent success stories below.

And if you want to meet some of the AWAI Members who are now living “the writer’s life” thanks to their hard work and dedicated persistence, be sure and visit our Wall of Fame.


Read Our Latest Stories

Turning Misfortune Into $1,000 Per Page Profit! How AWAI Member Rich Boyd’s Writer’s Attitude Proved No Match for MS

AWAI member Rich Boyd’s writer’s attitude proved no match for MS and allowed him to turn his misfortune into $1,000 per page profit.

True Confessions of an Unorthodox Copywriter - The good, the bad and the beautiful

Steve Roller shares how he has found success as a copywriter, even if a little unconventionally, and how you can too.

Copywriting Has Opened the Door of Opportunity for Me

AWAI Member Lorraine Hunte explains how copywriting has opened the door of opportunity for her. Not just any door – it opened the front door to her dream home.

Success Story: How Ed Gandia Made the Transition from Over-Worked Salesman to Six-Figure Copywriter …

Freelance copywriter Ed Gandia offers some tips on getting a copywriting career started.

Building Your Copywriting Business … How AWAI Member Joshua Boswell Turned a $2,000 Assignment Into $60,000

AWAI “Wall of Fame” copywriter Joshua Boswell explains how to get the most out of every project and every client by thinking “win-win.”

6 Success Lessons from the Winners of AWAI's Bootcamp 2006 Challenge

Successful AWAI copywriters and graphic designers share their insights into building a new career.

You’re in Good Company…

Katie Yeakle talks about people who have gone on to great success after starting as copywriters.

“Don’t Quit”

A note of encouragement from AWAI member Clyde McDade.

You're Making Us Proud!

We continue to hear from AWAI members who have found success in copywriting.

3 Days That Changed My Life

Monica Day describes how an AWAI bootcamp changed her life.

Read more success stories …