The main clause of a sentence, like all other clauses, consists of a subject and a verb. However, a main clause also is a complete thought. A main clause is also known as an independent clause or a […]

In the Time of Madmen

Author: Mark A. Prelas

This is a biographical and autobiographical story, primarily about the author’s parents through their struggles of hiding their true identities of Jewish a […]

October: National Book Month. Curl up on the couch with a good book.

October: National Reading Group Month. Gather a group of friends, and meet weekly to discuss a great book!

October: National Work and […]

One of the most common reasons authors push back against suggested edits is author voice—they’re convinced that everything they write is part of their voice, therefore any edits will change their voi […]

Many people find the need to hire a freelancer, but where can they find one that takes their career seriously? At NAIWE, we offer a free searchable database, which can be accessed by members and […]

Once you’ve completed your manuscript, you’re likely to feel a sense of accomplishment. Those months, or possibly even years, of hard work and dedication to your story have finally come to completion! You then go […]

Member Benefit #19

Each month, we feature a member of the NAIWE Board of Experts on a topic that is designed to help you grow in your field. Our experts are successful full-time publishing professionals, and t […]

Luka’s disgust in people had reached the ultimate peak. Anytime someone would even come close to his presence, Luka would run to a dark corner and spend the next five to ten minutes vomiting. He was so sick of w […]

Underway! Shift Colors!!
Oh wow! You are going on a cruise! That is so exciting. You will visit many foreign lands and meet exciting people from all over the world. What an extraordinary time you are going to […]

We wanted to get to know Pamela K. Kinney (NAIWE’s Paranormal Writing Expert) better, so last month we sat down with her. Here are some thoughts she shared with us.

How did you learn to write a book […]

We just celebrated Labor Day this past Monday, September 2nd. This is a Federal holiday in the U.S. and is always on thew first Monday of September. It was honor and recognize the American labor movement and the w […]

Over the weekend, there was an in-depth discussion about a picture of beans that someone posted on a Facebook group.
 

The back and forth between the members included:
           What kind of beans are th […]

A gerund is a word that ends in –ing and is acting as a noun. All gerunds end in –ing, but not all –ing words are gerunds; only the ones that are acting as nouns.

If pronouns are placed before gerunds […]

Riding on a dark, chilly night as the cold wind whistled through the trees, the lost cyborg was trying to find his way out of the woods. He looked up and saw what he thought were several small cabins with […]

September: Self-Improvement Month. Take some time to improve yourself. What class will you take or conference will you attend to improve your business self? Think ahead and sign up for an on-demand training […]

Dear Lord,

Thank You for this beautiful day here at my house in Jedburg.

Well, it is your house.

Maria and I are just looking after it.

I want to say “thank you” for finishing the settlement.

Even […]

2023 NAIWE Informational Nonfiction Book Winner
 

Unemployable: How I Hired Myself

Author: Alysia Silberg

People grow into one of two mindsets. One group of people are really good at what they do, and […]

The Scientist, the Psychic, and the Nut

Charlene Bell Dietz

A scientist is naturally filled with curiosity and a lot of questions, but when Beth discovers that her recently deceased Aunt Kathleen was […]

Every novel needs dialogue, but what is it, and how do you write it well? I’m glad you asked.

What is dialogue?

At the most basic level, dialogue is a conversation between characters. Like conversations in t […]