The Barefoot Writer

09/07/2026

We all have stories on loop in our minds — the ones we tell ourselves so often we stop questioning them altogether.

In this episode of Monday Morning Jumpstart, we dig into what we call “necessary lies.”

They feel protective. They feel true. But are they actually helping — or are they the very thing standing between you and the next step?

If you've ever caught yourself repeating a story that no longer serves you, this one's for you.

Watch it now. 👇

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.

09/05/2026

2026 is still THE year for writers.

The demand for skilled copywriters is greater than ever…

Companies, brands, and even solopreneurs are looking for experts who can craft engaging copy to help them get the results they’re looking for.

Which is why if you’re thinking about diving into the world of high-paid writing…

NOW is the time to do it!

Join us this Wednesday, September 9, at noon ET for a special LIVE event…

Where you’ll hear from TWO top industry experts — AWAI’s own Katie Yeakle and Rebecca Matter…

Who together will show you exactly how you can start building your own thriving writing career…

… in just four short weeks.

All the details for this FREE event are here. 👇

Join Katie Yeakle and Rebecca Matter on Wednesday, September 9, at noon ET and learn the essential skills, strategies, and insider secrets that have helped launch thousands of copywriting careers.

09/04/2026

Stories can be engaging, inspiring, educational, and just plain fun. They can also add an element to your copy and your content that makes it more memorable and persuasive.

But, when you’re thinking about introducing a story in your copy, you might be wondering, “How do I do that without sounding awkward?”

Veteran copywriter Heather Robonson shares three ways you can draw people into your story here. 👇

Weaving a story into your copy or content can make it more engaging and drive better results. These 3 story leads will help you open strong…

09/03/2026

Storytelling is an essential skill to have because it allows us to connect with others on a deeper level.

Whether we are crafting a fictional tale or sharing a personal experience, storytelling lets us communicate ideas, emotions, and experiences in a way that engages the reader.

But how do you actually go about writing a good story?

Legendary copy chief Sandy Franks tells you here. 👇

Storytelling is an essential skill to have because it allows us to connect with others on a deeper level. Whether we are crafting a fictional tale or sharing a personal experience, storytelling lets us communicate ideas, emotions, and experiences in a way that engages the reader. Sandy Franks shares...

09/02/2026

If you’re NEW to growing a clientless writing business…

It probably feels like you’re standing at the base of a mountain.

With ZERO idea of where to start climbing!

And that’s exactly why so many talented writers never take the first step.

But it doesn’t have to be this way…

Let us show you how simple it can be…

Below is a roadmap for you. 👇

It breaks down the steps to grow your clientless writing business.

By the time you finish reading…

You’ll know how to get started.

You’ll see how simple it can be to turn your passions into a clientless writing business.

And you'll feel ready to start building something truly your own.

Then if, after reading the steps, you want our help with them…

… picking the right audience, starting your email list (including tools and steps), or creating a lead magnet (deciding what to offer, the format, and the topic)…

… we cover it all in our One-Day Clientless Business Kickstarter training, which you can grab here and save 85%! 👉 https://bit.ly/3MN57EV

You'll need to decide quickly, though, because this deal ends at midnight TONIGHT!

09/02/2026

Limiting beliefs have more of a negative impact on your life than any other factor. They are pervasive and affect our lives in so many ways — and none of them are good.

They come from a variety of sources, as well as from the way we see the world around us. Humans can't help but learn, but sometimes we learn things that aren't quite the way we think they are.

Imagine replacing a limiting belief with one that makes life easier and enables you to be more successful. How would you feel? How would you act? What would you have? Who would you be?

If you can let go of the limiting beliefs you possess, your life — and your level of copywriting success — will forever change for the better.

First, we need to ask the question:

What is a limiting belief?

Head here to find out. 👇

Letting go of what’s holding you back is hard. Discover a 7-step process you can use to let go of limiting beliefs and start building the life you’d like.

09/01/2026

The core, the heart, the soul of our writing…

Lies in our audience.

And getting to know your audience is the gold standard for good persuasive writing.

Luckily, you have a resource at your fingertips 24/7 that you can use to get to know the people you’re writing to…

See what it is here. 👇

The core, the heart, the soul of our writing… lies in our audience. And getting to know your audience is the gold standard for good persuasive writing. Health Master Copywriter Carline Anglade-Cole perfected this art when writing about supplements to the older market. To really find out what was o...

08/31/2026

Every one of us has a relationship with money. Good, bad, ugly… It's there, shaping decisions whether we admit it or not.

In this episode of Monday Morning Jumpstart, Ted Capshaw takes a closer look at that relationship: where it comes from, what it's really telling you, and how to reframe it if you're serious about making money as a writer.

Watch it now. 👇

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.

08/28/2026

And just like that, we've made it to the final step of our IDEAL 50 Method™ — LAND premium clients.

But here's the thing...

Landing a client isn't the finish line.

It's the starting point.

Because truly living the writer's life doesn't come from just one project.

It's made possible when clients want to work with you — again and again.

And that's what step five is all about. 👇

There you have it! All five steps of our IDEAL 50 Method™.

If you need a refresher on one of the steps or you want to see how they all work together, we've included them all here for you to refer to as you build your writing business.

But if you want our help guiding you through them, giving you feedback, and providing you with the accountability you need to finally launch your own thriving writing business — complete with our GUARANTEE that you will land a paying client...

Make sure you lock in your access — and today's 75% savings! — to our IDEAL 50 Business-Building Intensive training before we close the doors at midnight. 👉 https://bit.ly/4aGo0mJ

08/28/2026

So many writers tell us they won't feel confident enough to start looking for clients "until they have all their ducks in a row."

The best way to fight that feeling?

Set yourself up for success by setting up the structure of your business.

In today's article, master networking and self-promotion consultant Ilise Benun gives you three good reasons to invest the time to do this now, 👇

So many people who come to me for mentoring tell me they won't feel confident enough to start looking for clients "until they have all their ducks in a row." And that makes sense … When you're starting something new, you need a solid foundation. Otherwise, you feel like you're floating out there, ...