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March Winner of 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge
April 05, 2024 (12:03:12 pm)
Congratulations to William Weeks, 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.
January’s Email Winner Announced for AWAI's 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge
April 05, 2024 (12:00:47 pm)
Congratulations to William Galante, the winning email 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: Your Writer Progress Plan
April 03, 2024 (04:26:24 pm)
If you’re not where you want to be with your writing career… then listen in on this free training. We can quickly help you identify what’s getting in the way… And more importantly, help you make a progress plan to overcome it and move forward every month, so you reach your writing and financial goals.
Living the Writer's Life: Deanna Blanchard
March 30, 2024 (05:01:23 am)
Deanna Blanchard’s journey to copywriting is heartwarming… Not only did she venture into a way of life that was unfamiliar based on her upbringing, but she also rediscovered the joy she felt through writing and, albeit with some trial and error, made it work for her in a way that allowed her to pursue other passions. Plus, it gave her the ability to be there for those who matter most in her life. Enjoy her story.
PLAYBACK: Exclusive Interview with Guillermo Rubio: How to Grow Your Freelance Writing Business with the Power of AI
March 28, 2024 (03:17:20 pm)
Catch the playback from our free event where AI expert Guillermo Rubio dug into the AI opportunity and the best way to learn how to use it to your advantage as a copywriter.
Exclusive Interview with Guillermo Rubio: How to Grow Your Freelance Writing Business with the Power of AI
March 25, 2024 (09:28:15 am)
Join us for an exclusive “one-on-one” interview with Guillermo Rubio, and learn how you can use AI to grow your freelance writing business.
Living the Writer's Life: Les Worley
March 23, 2024 (05:00:27 am)
Not only does Les Worley have a vibrant personality, but when I connected with him from his home in the Yucatan, he was surrounded by color, from his cheerful shirt and art to the vivid view out his window. But while he’s living the ultimate expat writer’s dream now, it didn’t come without a few key lessons. Read on to discover how writing made its way to the forefront of his career — twice — and how he’s leveraged it to live the semi-retired lifestyle of his dreams.
DEADLINE DAY: New, More Flexible Circle Terms Expiring Tonight
March 21, 2024 (08:00:37 am)
Today is the very last day to join Circle of Success under our brand new, more affordable, and more flexible terms.
January Winner Announced for AWAI's 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge
March 15, 2024 (12:00:53 pm)
Congratulations to Estella Brown, 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.
Join AWAI LABS
March 07, 2024 (02:00:57 pm)
AWAI LABS is a hit with our members!! 🎉 If you want to join this group of writers — if you want to become a better writer faster… Then you need to check this out!
Living the Writer's Life: Derek Coleman
February 24, 2024 (05:00:19 am)
Derek Coleman felt like his life was wasting away, working for meager pay at a dull job that required a prolonged commute. He made an escape plan and dove in, then found himself in a pickle when it didn’t work out the way he’d hoped. Writing came to the rescue, and brought with it unexpected joys. Enjoy Derek’s copywriting love story and take note of his unique long-term view to pursue joy to the very end.
Monday Morning Jumpstart: The Change Curve
February 19, 2024 (05:12:38 am)
In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, Ted and Jade walk through it, so you can use the knowledge of what’s happening to blast through any doubts (the ones that stop others in their tracks) and achieve your goals.
Living the Writer's Life: Wanda Sewell
February 17, 2024 (05:00:38 am)
Wanda Sewell had been writing for as long as she could remember, but it never really took hold as a career until health needs sent her on a journey to find a flexible job that offered more income. Once she connected with Barefoot Writer, the world of copy opened up to her and she began to find her way with writing that’s meaningful to her. She’s since become an active voice in the Barefoot Writer Facebook group and is quick to share advice and give support to new writers.
Living the Writer's Life: Ashley Jonkman
January 27, 2024 (05:00:56 am)
Artistically inclined Ashley Jonkman found passion through writing early on in her adult life, but other pursuits soon filled her days. Then when the pandemic presented a unique opportunity to write for a nonprofit, her efforts blossomed into a full position, and she’s been in demand ever since. Discover how she overcame self-doubt by jumping at new opportunities and showing a genuine willingness to serve others.
Living the Writer's Life: Tim Geiger
January 20, 2024 (05:00:32 am)
Burnout hit Tim Geiger hard once he got his law practice up and going, which caused him to pause and look around for alternatives. But when copywriting entered the picture, another appealing opportunity came his way. Discover how Tim came to weave his two major interests together, and how he’s crafted a lifestyle of less stress, comfortable pay, and work he enjoys.
Living the Writer's Life: Chuck Warren
December 30, 2023 (05:00:24 am)
Chuck Warren really took “steering his own boat” to the next level when he entered the writing world. Discover how his quest to meld his two passions created a career of authority and autonomy, plus the freedom, ability, and income to live out lifelong travel goals.
Living the Writer's Life: Cheryl Malcham
December 16, 2023 (05:00:09 am)
Fed up with dead-end dabbling and ready for purpose and pay, Cheryl Malcham stumbled onto copywriting one dynamic night that changed everything. She hasn’t taken her foot off the accelerator since and has built a profitable writing career based around her interests, desires, and availability. On top of that, she’s proof that a remote copywriter can work for a client over the long term, effectively getting the best of both worlds with co-workers and colleagues but still comfortable in her own home clear across the country.
Congratulations to Elizabeth Tiernan, Our Fall 2023 Winner of AWAI’s White Paper Challenge — Awarded with $5,000
December 15, 2023 (12:00:27 pm)
Pam Foster announces the winner of AWAI’s recent $5,000 White Paper Challenge.
Living the Writer's Life: Rob Gramer
November 25, 2023 (05:00:33 am)
Though Rob Gramer was on his way to a safe and reliable career in the world of engineering, a goofy trick played on a classmate wound up introducing him to the world of freedom through paid writing. Once he’d gotten a taste for it, he couldn’t shake it, and today his life looks every bit as fun, profitable, and relaxing as the best writer success stories. Enjoy Rob’s entertaining and inspirational journey.
Living the Writer's Life: Gloria Rand
November 18, 2023 (05:00:13 am)
Gloria Rand was born with a love of writing but never expected the different twists and turns it would take her on. From finding connection in a new hometown to working in SEO to writing her own book, the skill of copywriting has allowed her to pivot in her goals and business interests many times. But along with personal satisfaction, writing has brought immense life satisfaction, thanks to the freedom to be there for others when it mattered most. Read on to discover how Gloria reshaped her writing business to fit her life needs many times over.
