February 2026
Success Story Interview: Jon Stoltzfus From Rocket Scientist to Copy Chief: Building Winning Copy Through Strategy and Process
February 27, 2026 (05:33:16 am)
If you’ve been part of the AWAI community for any length of time, you’ve likely heard of Jon Stoltzfus — the former rocket scientist who built a highly successful career as a copywriter and marketing strategist. Today, Jon serves as a copy chief and strategist in the financial and information marketing niches, where he not only writes winning copy, but trains and guides junior writers as well. In this Inside AWAI conversation with Executive Director Katie Yeakle, Jon shares how he first made the transition into copywriting, what helped him gain traction early on, and how his analytical background shaped the way he approaches strategy and messaging.
Success Story Interview: Cindy Cyr Using AI as a Strategic Partner to Get Unstuck, Regain Momentum, and Move Forward
February 25, 2026 (05:35:43 am)
Cindy Cyr is a copywriter, marketing strategist, and COS member who knows what it’s like to make progress — and then suddenly feel stuck. Despite steady momentum in her business, a combination of professional roadblocks and personal challenges left her feeling deflated and unsure of her next move. Everything began to shift when Cindy stopped viewing AI as a shortcut or writing tool and started using it as a strategic partner — a “second brain.” By learning how to work with AI differently, she found a way to move past blocks she couldn’t always identify, regain clarity, and reconnect with the excitement she once felt about her work.
Winners of AWAI’s January New Writers Contest
February 25, 2026 (04:47:54 am)
Pam Foster is here today to announce the names of the winners for the January new writers contest! Check out Pam’s short video for the winners and brief insights about why each of these winning submissions impressed her.
PLAYBACK: How to Create Your Own Clientless Launchpad
February 18, 2026 (04:20:25 pm)
If you want to unlock multiple income streams as a writer WITHOUT needing clients, then be sure to check out this event playback. Content marketing legend Brian Clark and AWAI Director of Training Jade Trueblood show you the power of creating your own Clientless Launchpad — a single piece of content that makes you magnetic and can open doors to massive opportunities.
Winners of AWAI’s December New Writers Contest
February 10, 2026 (05:34:19 am)
Pam Foster is here today to announce the names of the winners for the December new writers contest! Check out Pam’s short video for the winners and brief insights about why each of these winning submissions impressed her.
BREAKING NEWS: Industry Declares Copywriting the New Superpower in 2026 — and What that Means for Writers
February 09, 2026 (03:02:05 am)
A major shift is underway in how the world discovers and chooses content … and copywriting is at the center of it. According to a new Search Engine Land report, “AI didn’t kill copywriting. It killed low-grade informational SEO,” and persuasive, strategic writing is becoming the defining skill for visibility and influence in 2026.
$1 = Full Access to B2B Writers International
February 07, 2026 (03:00:51 am)
If you're interested in becoming a thriving freelance B2B writer, we’ve got some exciting news to share today… For a limited time, get one month of complete access to our popular B2B Writers International membership site… for only one dollar.
February Issue: Different? Make Money Writing With It…
February 07, 2026 (03:00:39 am)
If you’ve ever struggled to focus… or fit in… you might have a superpower. One that not only makes you a better writer but sets you up to make great money, too. See what I mean!
PLAYBACK: Get Paid to Write for Professional Service Providers
February 01, 2026 (04:03:13 pm)
Writing for professional service providers is a little-known, underserved niche where writers are appreciated, valued, and extremely WELL PAID! Listen in to this recent conversation with AWAI President Rebecca Matter and highly sought-after copywriter Michael Katz where they reveal how you can thrive as a writer by serving them in 2026.
