The Barefoot Writer

12/16/2025

If you’re curious whether the Solo Agency Model is for you, then you’re going to want to join AWAI President Rebecca Matter and digital copywriting legend Nick Usborne this Tuesday, December 16, at 3 p.m. ET. Together they’ll answer any “what-ifs” standing in your way so you can seize this unprecedented opportunity.

12/16/2025

🚨 ONE HOUR WARNING! 🚨

Digital copywriting legend Nick Usborne and AWAI President Rebecca Matter are going LIVE today at 3 p.m. ET to walk through the Solo Agency Model — where, with the help of AI, writers can deliver full “agency-level” projects worth as much as $10K and beyond… and do them in a fraction of the time it used to take.

Every writer needs to know about this…

So make sure you get all the details on how to join us for this FREE event. 👇

See you in an hour!

If you’re curious whether the Solo Agency Model is for you, then you’re going to want to join AWAI President Rebecca Matter and digital copywriting legend Nick Usborne this Tuesday, December 16, at 3 p.m. ET. Together they’ll answer any “what-ifs” standing in your way so you can seize this...

12/16/2025

If you’ve been around AWAI from any length of time, you’ve heard of rocket scientist turned successful copywriter Jon Stoltzfus.

On Tuesday… you’ll have the chance to meet him when he joins AWAI Executive Director Katie Yeakle for a Real Copywriters, Real Strategies, Real Success conversation.

These days Jon is also a copy chief and marketing strategist in the financial and information marketing niches. He’s going to share how he got started, his process for writing winners, and how he chiefs the junior writers he trains.

Join Jon and Katie on Tuesday, December 16, at 11 a.m. ET for ideas and strategies you can start using right away.

12/16/2025

We've been working on something very special for new writers like you.

Go here now check out all the details⬇️
https://bit.ly/4q695GR

12/15/2025

Feeling overwhelmed by change?
Watch how to harness it and build lasting momentum in your writing career 💥✍️

In today’s Monday Morning Jumpstart, AWAI Director of Training, Jade Trueblood, and copywriting expert, Nick Usborne talk about change and how to lean into it...

12/14/2025

Want to dip your toes in copywriting and learn more about it?
Check out AWAI's Essential Introduction to the Copywriting Industry👇

Considering a career as a copywriter? Find out everything you'll need to know about the copywriting industry in this free guide from AWAI.

12/13/2025

If you've EVER thought about making money as a writer …
This chart should thrill and motivate you! 📈
And if you've ever wondered how to get even a small slice of that …
This is your moment.👇

Coherent Market Insights, one of the most respected research groups in our industry, shows projected spending on copywriting and content writing over the next few years … rising, year after year. Learn more here …

12/13/2025

The Solo Agency Model is a brand-new approach where individual writers deliver complete package solutions, the kind formerly reserved only for marketing agencies.

Thanks to AI, it’s now possible to position yourself as a one-person agency and work on projects worth as much as $5K+…

And do them in a fraction of the time it used to take.

All as a solo writer.

And on Tuesday, December 16, at 3 p.m. ET, digital copywriting legend Nick Usborne and AWAI President Rebecca Matter are going LIVE to show you how this new path can work for you and answer all your questions.

Get all the details on how to join this FREE event here. 👇

If you’re curious whether the Solo Agency Model is for you, then you’re going to want to join AWAI President Rebecca Matter and digital copywriting legend Nick Usborne this Tuesday, December 16, at 3 p.m. ET. Together they’ll answer any “what-ifs” standing in your way so you can seize this...

12/13/2025

⭐ Congratulations to our November Substack Post writing contest winners ⭐

Pam Foster is here today to announce the names of the winners for the November Substack Writing Contest! Check out Pam’s short video for the winners and brief insights about why each of these winning submissions impressed her. She’ll also share some valuable tips you can use to improve ANY copy ...

12/12/2025

⚠️ONE HOUR WARNING⚠️

2026 is predicted to bring the biggest number of opportunities for writers in decades...

So to help you take full advantage, AWAI President Rebecca Matter will be going LIVE today at noon ET for a special Inside AWAI session.

If you’re determined to make real money as a writer in 2026, this session will show you exactly where to focus and how to get results quickly.

Check it out at noon ET (it's 100% free to attend!). 👇

2026 is predicted to bring the biggest number of opportunities for writers in decades. Thanks to the rising demand, emerging new opportunities, and businesses actively seeking writers who can help them grow in a quickly changing marketplace, it’s setting up to be the Year of the Writer! To help yo...

12/11/2025

The IDEAL 50 Method™ is our five-step process that will take you from wherever you are today — even if you're starting from zero — to running a real copywriting business.

And when you put each piece in place, everything that once felt confusing… everything that once kept you spinning your wheels… suddenly becomes simple and doable.

Here's how it works. 👇

And right now, you can get instant access to the training program that will help you tackle each step so you can be up and running quickly — with your first paying client... GUARANTEED. 👉 https://bit.ly/4aGo0mJ

12/11/2025

For most beginners, landing their ideal clients and earning high professional writing fees takes work… and sometimes it takes longer than they'd like.

But here's the thing…

While challenging yourself to go after the income you want is totally worth the investment of time and effort…

You don't have to wait for a "dream client" before you can start earning money.

AWAI Success Rebekah Mays shows you how to use her No. 1 strategy for getting those first few paychecks in today's article. 👇

Do you need faster copywriting paychecks? For most beginners, landing their ideal clients and earning high professional writing fees takes work… and sometimes it takes longer than they’d like. Rebekah Mays shares her #1 strategy for getting those first few paychecks, faster…