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The Mosaic Approach to Crafting a Brand Voice with Authenticity
November 02, 2026 (05:43:22 am)

When Philip Eliot’s first client asked him to write in their “brand voice,” he froze, until a single line in a bookshop showed him that voice isn’t something you find but something you build, piece by piece, by listening.

Movements: My Secret to Starting Multiple Seven-Figure Businesses
By Brian Clark
October 28, 2026 (02:30:03 pm)

Brian Clark argues that the best way to build a lasting business, especially now that AI-generated content is everywhere, is to join a movement that pushes back against a flawed status quo and lead from inside it, the way he did with each of his successful companies, instead of picking a niche or trying to invent something new.

Success Story Interview: Candice Lazar
October 26, 2026 (04:30:24 pm)

When Candice Lazar discovered copywriting through AWAI, she already had experience in marketing and law. But it took time for her to recognize that her professional background wasn't something to leave behind — it could actually help her build a successful writing career.

Winners of AWAI’s September New Writers Contest
October 16, 2026 (01:00:51 pm)

Congratulations to the winners of AWAI’s September 2026 new writers contest!

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Ego
September 14, 2026 (05:15:24 am)

This episode of Monday Morning Jumpstart challenges the belief that ego is inherently bad, explaining why freelance writers actually need a healthy ego to build confidence, pitch high-value clients, and charge what they are truly worth.

Winners of AWAI’s “First Substack Post” Contest
September 10, 2026 (12:45:25 pm)

Congratulations to the $200 prize winners of AWAI’s “First Substack Post” contest!

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Necessary Lies
September 07, 2026 (05:12:13 am)

This episode of Monday Morning Jumpstart, Ted and Jade examine the self-limiting stories we tell ourselves for comfort, helping you recognize when these "necessary lies" are holding you back from making true progress.

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Money
August 31, 2026 (04:46:08 am)

This episode of Monday Morning Jumpstart unpacks your psychological relationship with money and offers strategies to reframe that mindset so you can confidently price your work and build a profitable writing career.

Winners of AWAI’s July New Writers Contest
August 25, 2026 (12:34:55 pm)

Congratulations to the winners of AWAI’s July 2026 new writers contest!

Monday Morning Jumpstart: Fear
August 24, 2026 (04:39:10 am)

This episode of Monday Morning Jumpstart explores the roots and reality of fear in the writing process, offering practical insight to help writers understand their hesitation and confidently take the next step in their careers.

Success Story Interview: Shawn Maus
August 04, 2026 (05:00:07 pm)

Communications expert Shawn Maus shares how he leveraged four decades of career experience and existing relationships to turn a sudden job loss into a thriving consulting and copywriting business.

How to Achieve Your Writing Goals with 1% a Day
By Jen Phillips April
July 29, 2026 (05:20:46 pm)

Jen Phillips April explains how spending just 15 minutes a day (1% of your daily time) on small, consistent actions can help aspiring freelancers overcome overwhelm, build habits, and make substantial progress toward their career goals over time.

Success Story Interview: Kammy Thurman
July 26, 2026 (11:00:57 pm)

In this inspiring interview, 26-year copywriting veteran Kammy Thurman shares how leveraging her existing skills and personal passion for agriculture allowed her to pivot into sales enablement copywriting and unlock new revenue streams without starting her career from scratch.

Success Story Interview: Mindy McHorse
July 26, 2026 (10:15:41 pm)

This interview explores how Mindy McHorse traded an unfulfilling corporate job for a flexible, six-figure freelance copywriting career, sharing practical insights and inspiration for aspiring independent writers.

4 Reasons Why AI Won’t Steal Your Job as a Copywriter
By Nick Usborne
July 16, 2026 (03:00:20 pm)

While AI can churn out average text, discover the four uniquely human "superpowers"—from genuine empathy to poetic rhythm—that keep great copywriters completely irreplaceable.

Winners of AWAI’s June New Writers Contest
July 15, 2026 (04:15:04 pm)

Congratulations to the winners of the June 2026 "The Writer’s Life" new writers contest!

Trained Copywriters Have a Strong Future in the AI Era
By Nick Usborne
July 15, 2026 (03:35:13 pm)

While AI has mastered the art of the average, find out why it completely fails at high-converting sales copy—and why the emotional complexity of a trained human copywriter is more irreplaceable than ever.

Success Story Interview: Guillermo Rubio
July 13, 2026 (04:00:58 pm)

In this interview, veteran direct-response copywriter Guillermo Rubio explains that exceptional copywriting relies on deep strategic thinking, audience understanding, and relentless curiosity rather than just word choice, emphasizing that writers who master these mental frameworks will always remain invaluable even as AI tools evolve.

Success Story Interview: Jen Adams
July 07, 2026 (05:33:19 am)

Discover how writer Jen Adams successfully navigated a non-linear career across copywriting, ghostwriting, and thriller fiction by treating every project as a stackable skill and staying open to unexpected opportunities.

Success Story Interview: Heather Robson
June 25, 2026 (03:45:06 pm)

Veteran content strategist and AWAI Managing Editor Heather Robson shares 20+ years of industry insights, highlighting how digital copywriters can strategically position themselves by capitalizing on local marketing trends, building signature offers, and mastering focus management.