NAIWE members receive alerts from people looking to hire freelancers, along with specifics about the job postings. Members can then apply for the jobs by contacting the person directly.

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I am presently going through a kind of slump in my business. One of my dear friends was going to give me an 80-page paper to edit for her work, but her personal circumstances have prevented her from doing so at […]

We’re accustomed to putting most of our energy into creativity for our writing, editing, and design clients. But if you want a truly profitable freelance business, pricing and estimating aren’t just a matter of […]

We wanted to get to know Dana Sitar (NAIWE’s Headline Expert) better, so last month we sat down with her. Here is what she shared with us.

What has been your most effective headline, and what platform wa […]

Since mid-July, I have been working on an ongoing assignment for my church. I edit the captions that appear on the screen while the pastor or host is speaking during the virtual church service (necessary, of […]

As a professional, you make explicit commitments to every client you accept. Chief among these is your commitment to deliver your work-product on time.

You and your client may differ on matters of taste, […]

Say that you’re ready to license rights to your titles. But how do licensing activities fit into your publishing timeline?
As your spring and summer titles release to consumers, licensing professionals like us […]

Many editors have a presence on Facebook. I myself was on that platform for almost nine years, from 2008 to 2017. In October 2017, I deleted my profile and exited Facebook for good. Some may think I am crazy or […]

Two girls gone. One detective under pressure. And no time left. Shannon hustled to her car and dug into her black purse, searching for her car keys. He quickly put his hand over her mouth as she screamed […]

Episode Title: Coming to grips with the plot
It’s good to be back with you again! Since I last blogged, I must admit that my new short story was waylaid by something even more pressing. That was the update to […]

Some (but not all) editors tend to turn into “writing snobs” at times.

Guilty as charged.

Being an editor of scientific papers, I am very much in tune to mistakes in scientific writing. Last week, for my own […]

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 […]

“…you will learn to love words and their meanings.” –Kevin Spacey in Pay It Forward

As a professional editor, I, too, have learned to love words and their meanings. How do I improve my […]

NAIWE members are all listed in NAIWE’s free searchable database! Instead of just hoping for traffic, you can have the confidence that anyone can easily find your NAIWE website. You’ll be able to comm […]

Hello, everybody.

Today I would like to discuss one of my worst grammar pet peeves: the splitting of the word “another” into “a whole ‘nother” rather than “another whole.”

Example: “I need to reschedule our […]