Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Ilise Benun

The 7 Worst Negotiating Mistakes Writers Make … and How to Avoid Them!

Stop Leaving Money on the Table … and Start Getting Paid What Your Writing Is Worth!

Question:

Have you ever quoted a fee to a prospective client … and immediately worried that you asked for too much?

Or worse, accepted less than you wanted because you were afraid of losing the project?

You're certainly not alone.

And according to Ilise Benun, these little moments of hesitation can cost writers thousands of dollars over the course of their careers.

Ilise has spent decades helping creative professionals market their services, negotiate with more confidence, and make their writing businesses more profitable.

And at Bootcamp, she's going to reveal SEVEN costly negotiating mistakes that could be keeping you from earning what you're worth.

You'll discover:

• Why successful negotiations begin LONG before you discuss fees … and how to put yourself in a stronger position before the conversation even starts.
• How to find out what a prospective client can afford … without directly asking about their budget or putting them on the defensive.
• Small mistakes that can cost you BIG money … and how to avoid weakening your position, lowering your fees, or agreeing to terms you'll later regret.

Imagine going into your next client negotiation knowing how to protect the value of your work …

And walking away with a fee you're happy with — and a client who's happy to pay it!

See the full lineup for AWAI's 2026 Copywriting Bootcamp and lock in your spot at today's lowest pricing here.