March 2026

Write a 2-Page Story → Invoice $1,500

If you like telling stories, then you’ll love this. You’ll write a two-page story… You’ll invoice $1,500 every time you do… Each company you choose to write for will want numerous stories… AND it’s one of the best ways to get your “foot in the door” for many other well-paying projects.

Last Call to Join PWA for $1

Today is the last day you can join The Professional Writers’ Alliance for just a dollar. When you do, you’ll get your very own membership card, verifying YOUR status as a professional writer. Best of all, you’ll become an active member — entitled to ALL the membership perks — when you start for just $1!

Last Chance: This Will Be Gone In Just A Few Hours

If you’ve been thinking about finally getting up to speed with AI … if you want to be on the cutting edge of what’s working now — learning directly from writers, marketers, and experts already using it daily in their careers … and if you’re ready to open up a whole new world of opportunities for yourself … then you need to make sure to grab your spot in this year’s AI Copywriting Intensive.

SEO Helped Your Clients Rank. AIO Helps Them Be Understood.

While SEO was designed to help clients rank at the top of search results, AIO (AI Optimization) focuses on ensuring their expertise is accurately interpreted and summarized by the AI systems that now act as intermediaries. The shift means that visibility is no longer just about being found, but about ensuring content is structured clearly enough to be faithfully understood by both humans and algorithms.

PLAYBACK: How to Thrive as a Copywriter in 2026 and Beyond

A new kind of writer is taking over in 2026, and it’s creating a massive opportunity for anyone smart enough to move fast. Listen in as AWAI Executive Director Katie Yeakle and A-level copywriter Guillermo Rubio walk you through what you need to know to become one of these new copywriters.

Living the Writer's Life: Donna Kaluzniak

Donna Kaluzniak’s journey to the writer’s life is happy proof that you can make any niche your focus as a writer. Even as life’s twists and turns brought her a 36-year career outside of the writing world, her longtime love of writing surfaced as retirement neared. Read on to discover how Donna established herself in a unique niche complete with fear-free, well-paid writing jobs.

Winners of AWAI’s February New Writers Contest

Pam Foster is here today to announce the names of the winners for the February new writers contest! Check out Pam’s short video for the winners and brief insights about why each of these winning submissions impressed her.

Success Story Interview: Tammica Dowd

COS member Tammica Dowd joins AWAI Executive Director Katie Yeakle to share a success story rooted in relationships, timing, and smart guidance. After 17 years of knowing a former contact, Tammica recently reconnected — and that renewed relationship led to an exciting new client opportunity that helped move her career forward.

March Issue: Too late? Too old?

If you’ve ever worried it’s “too late” to build your writing career … this month’s issue will happily prove you wrong! Mindy personally loves the twists and turns … and proof second acts can happen at ANY age or stage of life.

Your Membership Card Is Here!

When you join The Professional Writers’ Alliance today, you’ll get your very own membership card, verifying YOUR status as a professional writer. Plus, you can join for $1 right now.

Success Story Interview: Cynthia Waine Brandt

In this Inside AWAI interview with Executive Director Katie Yeakle, Cynthia shares how she transitioned from a structured, analytical career into creative nonfiction — and how she wrote her book while intentionally building an audience at the same time. She explains why this “one-two punch” helped her gain momentum before publication, and how it shaped both her confidence and her reach as a writer.

Success Story Interview: Lisa Christoffel

B2B Writers International Managing Editor Lisa Christoffel joins AWAI Executive Director Katie Yeakle to share how she got her business off the ground and what helped her grow into the respected strategist and mentor she is today. She walks through the early decisions she made, how she positioned herself in the B2B space, and the marketing strategies that consistently brought her the right kind of clients.