Free Live Event: How to Become the Social Media Expert Businesses Are Begging For
November 14, 2026 (03:03:32 am)

If you love the idea of doing fun, creative writing that pays you month after month… but you’re not sure social media is the right path… then this live event is for you. Heather Robson, managing editor of Digital Copywriter, and AWAI Director of Training Jade Trueblood will be going LIVE this Tuesday, November 17, at 11 a.m. ET to address every “what-if” standing in your way and show you exactly what businesses need from social media now.

The Next Big Opportunity for Writers Goes Beyond Client Work
By Sandy Franks
November 14, 2026 (03:00:57 am)

On November 17 at 2 p.m. Eastern, Paul Kix will join me for a live Success Spotlight conversation about recognizing opportunities beyond client work, turning writing expertise into business assets, and building a more independent writing career.

PLAYBACK: The No. 1 Writing Project Businesses Want Off Their Plates
November 13, 2026 (04:21:31 pm)

If ever there was a skill businesses need — and you can profit from — heading into 2027… this is it. AWAI President Rebecca Matter and Heather Robson, managing editor of Digital Copywriter, recently revealed the No. 1 writing project businesses want off their plates and how it could pay you generous monthly retainers, plus shares of the profits your writing makes.

LAST CHANCE: Your $3K Writing Weekend
November 05, 2026 (03:00:29 am)

You have only until midnight TONIGHT to join The $3K Writing Weekend. If you’ve been waiting for an easier way to go from learning to write… to getting PAID for it… We don’t want you to miss this. You could keep wondering when you’ll feel ready… or give yourself the skills, feedback, and support to finally get going. If you’re ready to go after your first $3K Writing Weekend, this is your chance.

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Sandy Franks
November 02, 2026 (03:00:52 am)

With more than 35 years in publishing, including helping develop revenue-generating publications and products at Agora, Sandy Franks is an expert at turning ideas into income. And she's going to show you how to do it for yourself at this year's Bootcamp!

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Ilise Benun
November 01, 2026 (03:00:26 am)

Ilise Benun has spent decades helping creative professionals market their services, negotiate with more confidence, and make their writing businesses more profitable. And at Bootcamp, she's going to reveal SEVEN costly negotiating mistakes that could be keeping you from earning what you're worth.

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Heather Robson
October 31, 2026 (03:00:32 am)

With social media playing an increasingly important role in marketing… Heather Robson's session at this year's Bootcamp is ideal if you're ready to grow your own following… earn more by helping clients grow theirs… or BOTH!

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Russ Henneberry
October 30, 2026 (03:00:44 am)

There's one part of being a freelance writer that almost everybody dreads… Finding clients! And at this year's Bootcamp, Russ Henneberry won't just SHOW you how to use AI to find prospective clients. He's going to GIVE you an actual AI Prospecting Tool he’s developed that you can use in your own writing business!

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Rachael Kraft
October 29, 2026 (03:00:48 am)

As Chief Strategy Officer at Cyberkraft, a growing cybersecurity training company serving clients worldwide, Rachael knows firsthand how businesses attract prospects, generate leads, and turn interest into sales. And she's going to show you how to put those same principles to work for YOUR clients at this year's Bootcamp!

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Justin Oberman
October 28, 2026 (03:00:24 am)

Justin Oberman has spent the past five years building a writing business serving high-net-worth individuals who value the kind of personal attention and expertise most writers never think to offer. Now he's coming to Bootcamp to pull back the curtain on this exclusive market!

What Happens When People Stop Clicking?
By Rebecca Matter
October 27, 2026 (05:00:59 pm)

For years, businesses measured their online marketing success by how many people clicked through to their websites and sales pages. But more and more, people are getting answers directly from search engines, AI tools, and social media. They may never visit your client’s website at all. Which raises an interesting question: How do businesses attract customers who never click?

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Bonnie Fanning
October 27, 2026 (03:00:53 am)

In addition to co-hosting this year's Bootcamp, Bonnie Fanning will show you how she's built her own business helping executives turn their knowledge and experience into compelling LinkedIn content… and how you can get started.

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Andy Crestodina
October 26, 2026 (03:00:24 am)

Andy Crestodina has spent 25 years helping businesses get found online. Now he's testing what it takes to get found by AI. And as he'll share at this year's Bootcamp, some of what he's discovering could open up an entirely new service for writers.

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Amanda Natividad
October 25, 2026 (03:00:52 am)

Audiences are now learning about businesses through social media, online communities, AI tools, and other platforms they don't control. At this year's Bootcamp, Amanda Natividad — Chief Evangelist at SparkToro and co-author of Zero Click Marketing — is going to show you how to earn attention, build trust, and generate demand in a zero-click world.

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Brian Clark
October 24, 2026 (03:00:40 am)

Brian Clark has been in the writing business for nearly 30 years… and at this year's Bootcamp, he'll how he's combining two powerful advantages as he rethinks how he runs his own… so you can build your buisness the same way!

Bootcamp 2026 Speaker Spotlight: Rand Fishkin
October 23, 2026 (03:00:56 am)

Returning to the Bootcamp stage this year is one of the most influential voices in digital marketing for 23 years — Rand Fishkin! If you've ever wondered whether you're spending your time marketing yourself in all the wrong places… This session is for you!

PLAYBACK: 2026 Bootcamp Reveal Party
October 20, 2026 (12:26:04 pm)

Our industry-renowned Bootcamp is BACK — and it couldn’t be coming at a BETTER time! AWAI President Rebecca Matter recently revealed our star-studded lineup of guest experts, keynote speakers, and incredible sessions designed to help you succeed in 2027 and beyond… and you’re not going to want to miss it!

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!

PLAYBACK: The Site Is Right
October 13, 2026 (12:15:06 pm)

If you know how to spot the most recognizable mistakes on a website and how to fix them, you could earn as much as $2,000. And in this recent training, AWAI’s learning chief Pam Foster shows you the key areas to look for… and how to get paid to fix them!

PLAYBACK: B2B 2.0
September 25, 2026 (03:00:26 am)

B2B has long been one of the safest, steadiest, and best-paying paths a writer can choose. But right now, something very interesting is happening in the B2B world. AWAI Executive Director Katie Yeakle and Executive Editor of B2B Writer’s International Pam Foster recently pulled back the curtain on what we’re calling… B2B 2.0.