One of the best things about reading is that one constantly learns new words and adds them to one’s vocabulary. My personal favorite new word is dysphemism.

Merriam-Webster defines dysphemism as “the […]

This summer, NAIWE is challenging you and your fellow NAIWE members to be the best version of yourselves. You may personalize this challenge to fit your needs and summer goals. Choose a book to read that you […]

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles has gotten a lot of media attention lately. She certainly has captured my attention–and not because of her outstanding feats as a gymnast (although that was why I originally noticed […]

The Quarterly Journal of Economics is the oldest professional journal of economics in the English language. Edited at Harvard University’s Department of Economics, it covers all aspects of the […]

Cover to Cover: What First-Time Authors Need to Know about Editing

Author: Sandra Wendel

First-time authors make mistakes. The publishing process can be a challenge, especially knowing all of the steps […]

There’s a lot of advice out there about freelancing. While that can be helpful, it can also lead to endlessly researching a topic without taking action — and paralysis by analysis is no way to run a business. Her […]

This summer, NAIWE is challenging you and your fellow NAIWE members to be the best version of yourselves. You may personalize this challenge to fit your needs and summer goals. Choose a book to read that you […]

Let’s talk about climate change for a minute.

Sure, we hear plenty about it. But many ask questions about it. Is it real? Is it manmade? Can we really do anything about it?

I believe climate change is 100 […]

August: National Wellness Month. This month focuses on self-care, managing stress, and promoting healthy routines.

August 1-7: Simplify Your Life Week. This week was dedicated to be an encouragement to refocus […]

I’m reading one of those stark books (like Kite Runner) where the author writes pretty darned nekkid. What I mean by that is spare, harsh, in-your-face prose, the kind that evokes emotion and curiosity. The b […]

Hi, and welcome to my home here at NAIWE. My name is Nancy Bersin, and I’m a freelance writer and blogger living the dream in sunny South Florida.

My main areas of expertise include website content, articles f […]