Copywriting · Head-to-head
Shortcuts For Writers vs AWAI (American Writers & Artists Institute)
Shortcuts For Writers
Editorial score · Higher overall
VS
AWAI (American Writers & Artists Institute)
Editorial score
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Shortcuts For Writers | AWAI (American Writers & Artists Institute) |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum (25%) | 8.9/10 ✓ | 8.4/10 |
| Credibility (25%) | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 ✓ |
| Value (20%) | 8.9/10 ✓ | 7.8/10 |
| Flexibility (15%) | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Support (15%) | 6.7/10 | 7.3/10 ✓ |
| Overall | 8.4/10 | 8.3/10 |
Key facts side by side
| Shortcuts For Writers | AWAI (American Writers & Artists Institute) | |
|---|---|---|
| Program | Shortcuts for Writers Self-Paced Courses for Authors (Stacy Juba) | AWAI's Accelerated Program for Six-Figure Copywriting |
| Price | $9 – $497 | $397 – $497 |
| Duration | Self-paced; lifetime access stated for the Book Editing Blueprint | Self-study home-study program; no fixed schedule stated |
| Format | Self-paced | Self-paced |
Highlighted cells mark the better value for that row (higher score, lower starting price). “—” means not published or not yet checked. Data checked from October 5, 2026.
Our verdict
Choose Shortcuts For Writers if…
Fiction and nonfiction authors who want affordable, focused self-editing and craft courses from a developmental editor.
It scores higher on curriculum and value.
Its lowest published price is lower ($9 – $497).
Choose AWAI (American Writers & Artists Institute) if…
Beginners who want a structured, self-study introduction to direct-response copywriting from a long-established training company.
It scores higher on credibility and support.