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Living the Writer's Life: Ernst-Jan Buijs
May 29, 2021 (05:00:36 am)
Ernst-Jan Buijs grew up in a small city near Rotterdam, Netherlands. While still attending university, he was already thinking about the future. One thing was for sure… the typical 9–5 lifestyle just wasn’t for him. So, Ernst-Jan began looking for opportunities to build his own business. What he was able to build — while traveling Europe in a camper with his girlfriend — is quite astounding! You’ll love his advice for how to grow your own business when your heart longs for adventure.
Living the Writer's Life: Colette Rice
May 15, 2021 (05:00:38 am)
Years ago, Colette Rice and her sister took a life-changing trip to Egypt. While exploring a spice market, one vendor proudly told them his family had held the same booth for 250 years. When he saw her look of surprise, he explained, “Here, we think in thousands.” Colette’s fascination with the people in the world around her was the driving force that led her to seek a new career in copywriting. She tried freelancing for a while, but it was an in-house position with a nonprofit company that gave her the writer’s life of her dreams…
Living the Writer's Life: Steve Coombes
April 24, 2021 (05:00:06 am)
The year was 2014, and Steve Coombes and his entire family were invited on stage at AWAI’s annual Bootcamp, where he would receive the coveted $10K Challenge prize. This was the moment… He had truly “arrived” in the world of copywriting. Since then, Steve has seen his writing career grow and evolve. Through it all, he has still had time to hang out with his young sons.
[Starts Monday] Content Mastery Mentorship - Last Chance to Join!
April 23, 2021 (11:53:42 pm)
This is your last chance to set yourself up for now — and the future — and be on track to make “next level” money as a writer.
How to Make Your First $1,000 as a Freelance Writer — Free Webinar and Q&A
April 10, 2021 (05:00:41 am)
During this free Inside AWAI webinar, Rebecca Matter and Pam Foster show you different ways to make your first $1,000 as a freelance writer, and then how to build from there.
Living the Writer's Life: EG Orren
April 10, 2021 (05:00:14 am)
EG Orren’s writing business shot out of the gate in the early years of the pandemic. She claimed her independence from the beginning, often working from picturesque camping grounds throughout Canada. I chatted with EG via Starlink from her latest post in the Canadian Rockies southwest of Calgary, Alberta, where she was volunteering for a week at a camp designed for older adults and disabled people. Enjoy reading about her fruitful writing journey.
Congratulations to the Winner of AWAI’s Sales Letter Writing Certification Copy Project with a $5,000 Start Fee Plus Royalties
March 20, 2021 (07:08:44 am)
Senior Copy Chief Sandy Franks announces the winner of AWAI’s $5,000 Sales Letter Writing Certification Spec Challenge.
Living the Writer's Life: Rob Gramer
March 20, 2021 (05:00:41 am)
Sitting around a conference room at his old engineering job was never going to be enough for Rob Gramer. He craved something more… a career where he could engage his curiosity, make serious money, and WIN. Lucky for Rob, he found an early mentor in copywriting legend Mark Ford and was able to build a brand new career. Today, Rob is a successful direct-response copywriter with multiple controls for large companies. Here’s his story…
Find Your Ideal Writer’s Path FAST with Barefoot Writer Magazine
March 19, 2021 (06:21:38 pm)
Barefoot Writer magazine walks you through top answers to the biggest questions in starting a paid writer’s life — and shows you pathways to a lucrative writing career.
ANNOUNCING AWAI’S 2021 “STATE OF THE INDUSTRY” VIRTUAL SUMMIT
March 18, 2021 (04:35:45 pm)
AWAI announces their annual “State of the Industry” Virtual Summit… which brings together 12 writing and marketing experts to share industry trends and opportunities with attendees.
Setting Up Your Freelance Writing Business — Free Webinar and Q&A
March 13, 2021 (05:06:51 am)
Watch this FREE webinar to learn how to set up your freelance writing business for copywriter success. Our panel explains what you need – and don’t – for launch.
Living the Writer's Life: Sally Morem
March 13, 2021 (05:00:38 am)
As a child in the 1950s and ’60s, Sally Morem used to watch her father head off to work each day at the Giant Green Company in Le Sueur, Minnesota. She didn’t appreciate it at the time, but her father was deeply involved in creating one of the most famous advertising campaigns in history — the Jolly Green Giant (complete with its deep-throated “Ho! Ho! Ho!”). Today, Sally takes inspiration from her father’s work and helps self-development companies craft their own sales messages. It’s the perfect way to continue her family’s legacy in advertising.
$200 Prize Winners Announced for The Writer’s Life DeepKlean Cleaner Ad Writing Contest
March 06, 2021 (07:32:49 am)
From over 380 submissions, Nick Usborne announces the 3 winners of the $200 prize from our writing contest about the DeepKlean Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner in The Writer’s Life.
Living the Writer's Life: Elias Christeas
March 06, 2021 (05:00:53 am)
A lot of people are inspired by the movies. But Elias Christeas’ fascination with Indiana Jones taught him to explore, engage with, and discover all that life has to offer. He leveraged his passion for automobiles into a copywriting career where he began breaking sales records within a matter of months. Today, he is happily living his dream writer’s life in Florida with his family. Here is Elias’ story …
Living the Writer's Life: Holly Rhoton
February 27, 2021 (05:00:46 am)
After injury, divorce, and moving homes… it’s been a tough year for Holly Rhoton. But she hasn’t let that get her down. While working full-time as a mammography technician, she’s been building up her side gig as a copywriter and showing her three kids the power of following your dreams. Read on to discover Holly’s simple secret for finding clients and why “it’s okay not to know everything.”
Living the Writer's Life: Michael Carr
February 20, 2021 (05:00:59 am)
Michael Carr had just graduated from high school when he stumbled upon copywriting. Rather than wait until college was complete, he decided to study the craft while going full-time for his degree. He even did a stint as a pizza delivery driver using split tests to earn more tips! Since then, his writer’s life has taken him from Baltimore to Lake Tahoe, Iceland, Spain, and now Poland. Through it all, Michael continues to “up” his game and get stronger results for his clients.
Living the Writer's Life: Zoe Blarowski
February 13, 2021 (05:00:47 am)
When people ask Zoe Blarowski about her new career, she simply says, “I write for websites.” But really, her copywriting career is about much more than that. It’s a career path that has helped her stop “punching the clock” and given her the chance to run her own successful business. It also allows her the flexibility to be there for her young family so they can go on family vacations… complete with camp stove tacos! Check out Zoe’s story below and learn the resources she used to build her career, and her thoughts on SEO as a skill set for writers.
Make Good Money Freelance Writing in 9 Steps — Free Webinar and Q&A
February 13, 2021 (05:00:09 am)
Join us for this FREE webinar to discover how to make very good money with freelance writing.
Living the Writer's Life: Joel Boomer
February 06, 2021 (05:00:33 am)
Joel Boomer’s love affair with the South American country of Colombia started back in 2015. At first, he just visited to perfect his Spanish. But then, he met his fiancée and decided it was time to put down some serious roots. For Joel, copywriting in the financial niche has been the perfect fit to support his expat lifestyle. In this interview, Joel talks about his experience working within an agency.
Open Doors to New Opportunities with UX Copywriting
February 01, 2021 (05:16:11 pm)
UX copywriting skills open new doors for writers. UX Certification qualifies you to meet the criteria of the numerous UX writer positions open today. Learn more about the new job opportunities here.
