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Living the Writer's Life: Jerry Bures

Jerry Bures didn’t hate his job in engineering, but the lack of control when it came to work hours and the time away from his family grew taxing. He was ripe for change the day a letter showed up in his mailbox that completely redirected his trajectory. On the other side, he found joy, freedom, and a revived ability to be there for the people who mattered most to him.

Portuguese Teacher Uses New Freelance Writing Skills to Land Work AND Launch 2 Websites…

Portuguese teacher Eli Sousa has made the most of his new freelance writing skills to land work with clients AND launch two of his own business websites… putting his passions into an exciting new career. See how he did it, and let his path inspire you!

Living the Writer's Life: Jill Wright

After trying different career paths and taking an extended break for family, Jill Wright is finally poised for massive writing success. But it’s the fulfillment that matters most to her, now that she’s found something she can really dive into and profit from while still maintaining her other interests. Read on to discover how she made the slow-and-steady path to writing work for her.

How This Freelance Writer Bounced Back When the Pandemic Nearly Wiped Her Out…

AWAI Member Sharlet Brennan’s writing business ground to a halt when the pandemic hit her niche hard. But she found a way to rebuild a much stronger freelance business and she shares how she did it and offers advice for writers just getting started.

FREE Circle of Success Virtual Open House Goes Live Today!

Join Executive Director Katie Yeakle and some very special guests today at noon Eastern Time. We’ll be holding our 2023 LIVE Circle of Success OPEN HOUSE — so you can see once and for all HOW the program works and WHY it’s such a turning point for so many AWAI members.

FREE "OPEN HOUSE" EVENT: JOIN US LIVE! — TUESDAY, APRIL 11 — NOON EASTERN!

Join Executive Director Katie Yeakle and some very special guests this Tuesday, April 11, at noon Eastern Time. We’ll be holding our 2023 LIVE Circle of Success OPEN HOUSE — so you can see once and for all HOW the program works and WHY it’s such a turning point for so many AWAI members.

$200 Prize Winners Announced for The Writer’s Life B2B Email Writing Contest

Steve Slaunwhite announces the three winners of the $200 prize from our March email writing contest about the WarmCo food warming unit in The Writer’s Life.

Living the Writer's Life: Shameka Volkers

Shameka Volkers is a rising star in the world of writing with nowhere to go but up. Ever since deciding she needed a new path, she’s taken on the task of launching her copywriting career with the kind of grace and speed that wins clients and grows income. Discover what led to her writing for a living and find out how she’s excelling every step of the way.

A Single LinkedIn Connection Launched This Teacher’s Freelance Writing Career

Middle school teacher Yvonne Audi landed her first freelance writing client (in the education industry) through her LinkedIn profile. Find out how that single LinkedIn connection launched her freelance business, and how LinkedIn can pave the way for your writing career, too.

Living the Writer's Life: Cris Johnson

Cris Johnson’s life was nothing but fun from the outside looking in. But the reality of life as a magician kept him on a grueling schedule, away from his family, and chronically exhausted. The upside was that it led him to copywriting. Discover why pursuing the writer’s life won out in the end, and how he’s kept some “magic” in his life.

How a "Caged" Employee Made the Leap Into Online Writing Freedom

For nearly a decade, Steve Maurer juggled and built his freelance writing business around a demanding manufacturing day job. He finally made the shift, and is enjoying online writing freedom today. Here's how he went from part-time writer to freelance B2B industrial copy and content specialist.

How to Become a Successful Ghostwriter Like This CPA Has Done

See how CPA Liz Farr changed careers and became a successful ghostwriter for clients in the accounting industry. Her quick momentum will fascinate you, especially if you're interested in ghostwriting. She offers her top advice for writers interested in becoming freelance ghostwriters.

A Fun, Lucrative Way to Get Paid Writing Books

Earn top dollar for your writing skills when you help busy executives, thought leaders, and celebrities tell their stories. Here’s how to get into ghostwriting and set yourself up for lucrative paydays.

Living the Writer's Life: Brian Whitaker

We first interviewed Brian Whitaker a decade ago, right after he’d left a successful career as a marketing manager for life as a Barefoot Writer. At the time, Brian reported corporate life had been keeping him from his family, community, and other interests. He wanted balance. Find out how, 10 years later, he not only found that balance but said goodbye forever to the feast-or-famine cycle and is thriving with new projects and tools (including AI!).

New Freelance Writer Creates Career Success in Just 4 Months…

Sometimes a refusal to “wait for the perfect moment” can take you far when you’re just starting to figure out a path to freelance writing career success. Here, Jill Weberding maps out how she created her quick path to copywriting success in just four months...

Living the Writer's Life: Latifat Abifarin

In Latifat Abifarin’s words, “I’m one piece of evidence that there are talented and good people from Nigeria.” Over the years, Latifat has struggled at times to connect with potential clients who judge her or assume she can’t speak English. But, she’s persevered and built a successful writer’s life working as a content writer, ebook designer, and scriptwriter.

How This Freelance Writing “Tortoise” Hit Career Breakthroughs

Jill Wright, freelance copywriter and web content writer, was not an overnight success. But this slow-and-steady achiever found her own path to career growth by joining AWAI mentor-led programs. Find out how, and see her words of advice for new writers...

Living the Writer's Life: Jessica Vine

When Jessica Vine first entered the world of paid writing, she wanted to be a travel writer. But she strayed from that dream for too long, writing $10 articles on a topic she wasn’t passionate about. Then, she did something profound… She decided she wanted to be paid more. It was a turning point where Jessica started to see real success, especially with her RV blog. Today, her goal is to exceed $100K per month! And, you know what? She’s going to reach it! Here is her story.

$200 Prize Winners Announced for The Writer’s Life Hydroponic Herb Garden Email Contest

Nick Usborne announces the 3 winners of the $200 prize from our January writing contest in The Writer’s Life.

FREE Event: Is AI About to Replace Human Writers?

Join us Friday, February 3, at noon ET as our panel of experts share their thoughts and insights into AI and how it will impact your career as a writer.

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