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Winners of AWAI’s July New Writers Contest
August 25, 2026 (12:34:55 pm)

Congratulations to the winners of AWAI’s July 2026 new writers contest!

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Fear
August 24, 2026 (04:39:10 am)

This episode of Monday Morning Jumpstart explores the roots and reality of fear in the writing process, offering practical insight to help writers understand their hesitation and confidently take the next step in their careers.

Success Story Interview: Shawn Maus
August 04, 2026 (05:00:07 pm)

Communications expert Shawn Maus shares how he leveraged four decades of career experience and existing relationships to turn a sudden job loss into a thriving consulting and copywriting business.

How to Achieve Your Writing Goals with 1% a Day
By Jen Phillips April
July 29, 2026 (05:20:46 pm)

Jen Phillips April explains how spending just 15 minutes a day (1% of your daily time) on small, consistent actions can help aspiring freelancers overcome overwhelm, build habits, and make substantial progress toward their career goals over time.

Success Story Interview: Kammy Thurman
July 26, 2026 (11:00:57 pm)

In this inspiring interview, 26-year copywriting veteran Kammy Thurman shares how leveraging her existing skills and personal passion for agriculture allowed her to pivot into sales enablement copywriting and unlock new revenue streams without starting her career from scratch.

Success Story Interview: Mindy McHorse
July 26, 2026 (10:15:41 pm)

This interview explores how Mindy McHorse traded an unfulfilling corporate job for a flexible, six-figure freelance copywriting career, sharing practical insights and inspiration for aspiring independent writers.

4 Reasons Why AI Won’t Steal Your Job as a Copywriter
By Nick Usborne
July 16, 2026 (03:00:20 pm)

While AI can churn out average text, discover the four uniquely human "superpowers"—from genuine empathy to poetic rhythm—that keep great copywriters completely irreplaceable.

Winners of AWAI’s June New Writers Contest
July 15, 2026 (04:15:04 pm)

Congratulations to the winners of the June 2026 "The Writer’s Life" new writers contest!

Trained Copywriters Have a Strong Future in the AI Era
By Nick Usborne
July 15, 2026 (03:35:13 pm)

While AI has mastered the art of the average, find out why it completely fails at high-converting sales copy—and why the emotional complexity of a trained human copywriter is more irreplaceable than ever.

Success Story Interview: Guillermo Rubio
July 13, 2026 (04:00:58 pm)

In this interview, veteran direct-response copywriter Guillermo Rubio explains that exceptional copywriting relies on deep strategic thinking, audience understanding, and relentless curiosity rather than just word choice, emphasizing that writers who master these mental frameworks will always remain invaluable even as AI tools evolve.

Success Story Interview: Jen Adams
July 07, 2026 (05:33:19 am)

Discover how writer Jen Adams successfully navigated a non-linear career across copywriting, ghostwriting, and thriller fiction by treating every project as a stackable skill and staying open to unexpected opportunities.

Success Story Interview: Heather Robson
June 25, 2026 (03:45:06 pm)

Veteran content strategist and AWAI Managing Editor Heather Robson shares 20+ years of industry insights, highlighting how digital copywriters can strategically position themselves by capitalizing on local marketing trends, building signature offers, and mastering focus management.

Sales Enablement Copywriting: The Niche That Keeps On Growing
By Steve Slaunwhite
June 23, 2026 (05:00:17 am)

The sales enablement industry is booming, and it’s opening up an incredible, high-paying opportunity for copywriters. If you’re looking for a lucrative B2B specialty with high demand and low competition, this is it.

Success Story Interview: Divya Agrawal
June 15, 2026 (05:55:51 pm)

In this Inside AWAI interview, freelance B2B tech writer and lead gen coach Divya Agrawal shares a practical roadmap for freelancers to strategically use LinkedIn to build credibility and organically attract client opportunities.

Winners of AWAI’s May New Writers Contest
June 15, 2026 (02:40:36 pm)

Congratulations to the winners of the May 2026 "The Writer’s Life" new writers contest!

Success Story Interview: Steve Coombes
May 20, 2026 (06:19:40 am)

Serial entrepreneur Steve Coombes shares how his AWAI training in persuasive writing laid the foundation for two decades of diverse business success, offering practical advice on leveraging copywriting principles, overcoming mindset challenges, and embracing discomfort to achieve true career freedom.

Success Story Interview: Christy Goldfeder
May 18, 2026 (05:50:47 am)

AWAI-trained copywriter and Creative Strategist Christy Goldfeder shares insights from her 20-year career evolution, offering a behind-the-scenes look at working in a modern direct response ad agency, utilizing data and AI, and leading a creative team.

Winners of AWAI’s April New Writers Contest
May 14, 2026 (05:40:38 am)

Congratulations to the winners of the April 2026 new writers contest!

Success Story Interview: Evelyn Durnell
May 13, 2026 (10:30:35 am)

In this success story, former registered nurse and cosmetologist Evelyn Durnell explains how she overcame the hesitation to claim her identity as a writer and leveraged her decades of experience in the medical field to build a successful niche copywriting business.

Success Story Interview: Chris Allsop
May 12, 2026 (11:59:57 am)

Veteran copywriter Chris Allsop discusses her twenty-year career evolution from full-time employment to independent consulting, highlighting her recent return to ghostwriting and how she integrates AI into her creative process.