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March 21, 2024 (08:00:37 am)

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January Winner Announced for AWAI's 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge
By Pam Foster
March 15, 2024 (12:00:53 pm)

Congratulations to Estella Brown, who wrote the winning blog post in our special program for new freelance writers — AWAI's 4 Days to $400 Writing Challenge. This program is for aspiring professional freelance writers learning the ropes for the first time through AWAI.

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March 07, 2024 (02:00:57 pm)

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Living the Writer's Life: Derek Coleman
By Mindy McHorse
February 24, 2024 (05:00:19 am)

Derek Coleman felt like his life was wasting away, working for meager pay at a dull job that required a prolonged commute. He made an escape plan and dove in, then found himself in a pickle when it didn’t work out the way he’d hoped. Writing came to the rescue, and brought with it unexpected joys. Enjoy Derek’s copywriting love story and take note of his unique long-term view to pursue joy to the very end.

Monday Morning Jumpstart: The Change Curve
February 19, 2024 (05:12:38 am)

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, Ted and Jade walk through it, so you can use the knowledge of what’s happening to blast through any doubts (the ones that stop others in their tracks) and achieve your goals.

Living the Writer's Life: Wanda Sewell
By Mindy McHorse
February 17, 2024 (05:00:38 am)

Wanda Sewell had been writing for as long as she could remember, but it never really took hold as a career until health needs sent her on a journey to find a flexible job that offered more income. Once she connected with Barefoot Writer, the world of copy opened up to her and she began to find her way with writing that’s meaningful to her. She’s since become an active voice in the Barefoot Writer Facebook group and is quick to share advice and give support to new writers.

Living the Writer's Life: Ashley Jonkman
By Mindy McHorse
January 27, 2024 (05:00:56 am)

Artistically inclined Ashley Jonkman found passion through writing early on in her adult life, but other pursuits soon filled her days. Then when the pandemic presented a unique opportunity to write for a nonprofit, her efforts blossomed into a full position, and she’s been in demand ever since. Discover how she overcame self-doubt by jumping at new opportunities and showing a genuine willingness to serve others.

Living the Writer's Life: Tim Geiger
By Mindy McHorse
January 20, 2024 (05:00:32 am)

Burnout hit Tim Geiger hard once he got his law practice up and going, which caused him to pause and look around for alternatives. But when copywriting entered the picture, another appealing opportunity came his way. Discover how Tim came to weave his two major interests together, and how he’s crafted a lifestyle of less stress, comfortable pay, and work he enjoys.

Living the Writer's Life: Chuck Warren
By Mindy McHorse
December 30, 2023 (05:00:24 am)

Chuck Warren really took “steering his own boat” to the next level when he entered the writing world. Discover how his quest to meld his two passions created a career of authority and autonomy, plus the freedom, ability, and income to live out lifelong travel goals.

Living the Writer's Life: Cheryl Malcham
By Mindy McHorse
December 16, 2023 (05:00:09 am)

Fed up with dead-end dabbling and ready for purpose and pay, Cheryl Malcham stumbled onto copywriting one dynamic night that changed everything. She hasn’t taken her foot off the accelerator since and has built a profitable writing career based around her interests, desires, and availability. On top of that, she’s proof that a remote copywriter can work for a client over the long term, effectively getting the best of both worlds with co-workers and colleagues but still comfortable in her own home clear across the country.

Congratulations to Elizabeth Tiernan, Our Fall 2023 Winner of AWAI’s White Paper Challenge — Awarded with $5,000
By Pam Foster
December 15, 2023 (12:00:27 pm)

Pam Foster announces the winner of AWAI’s recent $5,000 White Paper Challenge.

Living the Writer's Life: Rob Gramer
By Mindy McHorse
November 25, 2023 (05:00:33 am)

Though Rob Gramer was on his way to a safe and reliable career in the world of engineering, a goofy trick played on a classmate wound up introducing him to the world of freedom through paid writing. Once he’d gotten a taste for it, he couldn’t shake it, and today his life looks every bit as fun, profitable, and relaxing as the best writer success stories. Enjoy Rob’s entertaining and inspirational journey.

Living the Writer's Life: Gloria Rand
By Mindy McHorse
November 18, 2023 (05:00:13 am)

Gloria Rand was born with a love of writing but never expected the different twists and turns it would take her on. From finding connection in a new hometown to working in SEO to writing her own book, the skill of copywriting has allowed her to pivot in her goals and business interests many times. But along with personal satisfaction, writing has brought immense life satisfaction, thanks to the freedom to be there for others when it mattered most. Read on to discover how Gloria reshaped her writing business to fit her life needs many times over.

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November 03, 2023 (09:00:57 am)

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Living the Writer's Life: Jen Phillips April
By Mindy McHorse
October 28, 2023 (05:00:55 am)

When I spoke to her from her writing office in Playa del Carmen, where she’s been for six years, Jen Phillips April looked refreshed and sun-kissed. But that wasn’t always the story… Discover how she decided she’d had her fill of Pennsylvania winters and what brought about the glorious new writer’s life in the tropics that she’s enjoying now.

Living the Writer's Life: Dave Sharpe
By Mindy McHorse
October 21, 2023 (05:00:24 am)

Self-professed “bad employee” Dave Sharpe desired nothing more than control within his own life. When a piece of sales content caught his eye, he discovered how writing might be the key to his escape. Read on to learn how he transitioned from always wanting more to being the head of his own writing agency in a trajectory that’s changed not only his life but the lives of those closest to him.

Transformed by Resolve: From Unhappy to Unstoppable Success
October 17, 2023 (11:00:45 am)

Sean McCool was feeling down about the state of his life, but then one day, a coach’s words led to an epiphany. The moment he committed to finding answers, everything shifted.

Unlock Success: Transforming Setbacks into $2M Victory Through Connection
October 10, 2023 (11:00:09 am)

Discover the art of turning setbacks into success in this video by Jon Stoltzfus. Jon shares how he turned a setback into a $2 million win by simply staying connected with a client that initially turned him down.

From Silent Observer to Writing Success: Overcoming Fears and Doubts
October 03, 2023 (11:00:48 am)

Discover how one shy beginner conquered fears and doubts to become a successful writer. Watch this video to get expert tips on how to crush your writing insecurities.

Living the Writer's Life: Tom Gerencer
By Mindy McHorse
September 30, 2023 (05:00:42 am)

Tom Gerencer always had an eye for outdoor fun and committed to living where he could satisfy that need. But when money grew tight at the same time his family expanded, he needed a reliable fix. His two requirements were better-than-minimum-wage income and not being tied to an office. Not only did writing satisfy both needs, but he took it to a whole other level. Read on to discover how this born adventurer is making the most of his writer’s life.