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March Issue: Happy Tears

Just released, the March issue of Barefoot Writer!

Living the Writer's Life: Leslie Blaize

Leslie Blaize didn’t let the termination of her corporate job get her down. In fact, she didn’t even bat an eye before jumping into the writing world. Find out how she got started at lightning speed and went on to leverage her professional knowledge into a lifestyle that offers loads of freedom and space to have fun and be with family.

Living the Writer's Life: Brad Dunsé

Brad Dunsé took ownership of his unique life circumstances early on when he decided he was the only one who’d ever be in charge of his daily tasks and time. Then when writing surfaced as a new opportunity, he found a way to not only fold it into his own musical interests but use it as an avenue for helping others in situations similar to his, so they could also enjoy the same freedom-filled lifestyle. Read on for inspiration…

Playback: How to Get Started with a Thriving Writing Career in Just 4 Weeks!

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

Finding and Keeping Great Clients — the Key to Enjoyable Days and MUCH More Money

Not all clients are created equal — not by a long shot. The difference between “great” and “terrible” is Grand Canyon-esque.

Want to THRIVE in the New AI Era? Become This Kind of Copywriter…

AI expert Guillermo Rubio shares what the future of freelancing looks like and why every copywriter needs to harness its power … And gives you specific examples of how you can leverage AI in YOUR writing career.

Congratulations to Christopher Izquierdo, Winner of AWAI’s Brand Messaging Strategist Challenge — Awarded $2,500

Pam Foster announces the winner of AWAI’s recent $2,500 Brand Messaging Strategist Report Challenge.

Living the Writer's Life: Irene Gabelnick

Irene Gabelnick’s youthful dream to be a writer got squashed in an all-too-common and sadly effective manner. She only circled back to that dream after tragedy hit. And though her writer’s life still required effort and strength, she’s since built up a career filled with satisfaction, inspiration, and monetary success — not to mention some very happy clients and exciting new ventures.

Living the Writer's Life: John Meyer

John Meyer has a history of sniffing out great opportunities and going for them. Following an admirable couple of years country-hopping, he caught a whiff of all that the copywriting world has to offer and has been plowing ahead to see where and how he can make the most of it. See what this go-getter did to quickly get his copywriting knowledge up to speed and what he’s hoping to accomplish next.

Living the Writer's Life: Rebecca Griffin

Rebecca Griffin’s journey to writing will blow you away. For starters, she has defied all odds in the face of one health challenge after another. She also has a remarkable ability to stay focused on her long-term goals, fortified by small but steady wins. Get ready to have your heart warmed with this story of resilience, determination, and ultimately the love of a mother and wife.

How My Network Helped Me Land My First Copywriting Client Without My Even Asking

Alan Ramsey shares her story of how she got her first client.

How a Date Turned Into a Client Opportunity

Angie Colee shares her story of how she got her first client.

Building My Copywriting Dream (Without Quitting My Day Job)

Elizabeth Tiernan shares her story of how she got her first client.

My “Connections” Approach to Landing Freelance-Writing Clients

Pam Foster shares her story of how she got her first client.

December Winner of 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge

Congratulations to Duwen Iye, 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.

4 Reasons I Love My Secret Writing Specialty

I’ve been a writer and published author — I could say best-selling author! — for years, yet you may not be familiar with my name. There’s a very good reason for that.

How to ‘Fail’ Your Way to More Freelance Copywriting Jobs

As a copywriter, there will be times when you ‘fail’ — or at least you’ll feel like you did. You may fail to get the clients you want, write effective copy, increase your open and click-through rates, and so on. This can be very discouraging, especially if you’re new to copywriting. But you can’t let the fear of failure hold you back. Remember — every top copywriter started one day as a newbie too. So, what’s the difference between those who eventually find success and those who don’t? Let’s take a look at five positive attributes successful copywriters have going for them…

PLAYBACK: Inside the “Client-less Copywriter”

Listen in for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at what it means to be a “client-less copywriter” with the pioneer of “alt-copywriting,” Ben Settle.

3 Compelling Reasons Why Site Audits Should Be in Your Portfolio

Su Burton-Griffiths looks at three compelling reasons why Site Audits should be in your writer’s toolkit…

7 Ways to Land Your First (or Next) Writing Client

With a new year looming, now is the ideal time to set yourself up for success. Start laying the groundwork now, so you’re prepped and ready to roll as marketers ramp up their efforts for a big year. Taking a proactive stance will help you finish out this year strong — and give you a head start on new opportunities in the writing industry.

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