June 2025

PLAYBACK: How to Build Client-Free Writing Income on Substack

If you’d love to get paid monthly to write about what excites you, then be sure to check out this event playback. In it, content marketing legend Brian Clark and AWAI Executive Director Katie Yeakle address every “what-if” standing in your way, and show you why Substack has made it easier than ever for writers to get started.

Two Great Tools for Online Writers to “Practice in Public”

Are you putting your work out into the world for people to read and comment on? Discover two tools that let you start practicing in public.

PLAYBACK: Discover the Newest Writer-Friendly Platform

If you’ve ever wanted to make money by “just writing,” then you’re in luck! Content marketing legend Brian Clark and AWAI President Rebecca Matter held a training where they showed writers the platform that’s making it easier than ever to create a real, client-free income stream — even if you’re starting from scratch.

Winners of AWAI’s May Writing Contest

Pam Foster is here to announce the names of the three winners for the May DeepSleepBuds Ad Writing Contest! Check out Pam’s short video for the winners’ names and brief insights about why each of these winning submissions impressed her. She’ll also share some valuable tips you can use to improve ANY copy you write.

FREE LIVE TRAINING: The Truths (And Myths) About Writing for a Living Today

Join us on Friday, June 13, at 11 a.m. ET for this crucial event, where we'll clear the air, bust the biggest myths about AI and copywriting, and show you how to take full advantage of the opportunity for writers today.

June Issue: FUN inside

Just released, the June issue of Barefoot Writer!

AWAI Member Spotlight: Claudia Cesarotti

From Pet Groomer to Marketing Specialist for the National Animal Supplement Council Claudia shares 3 success tips and more!