Words Go a Long Way “Use your words.” Have you ever heard someone say this to you or to others? I know that I am regularly saying this to one of my children. At NAIWE, we […]

Congratulations 2025 NAIWE Book Award Winners! Thank you to the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE) for including my book Believing In Horses Out West among the 2025 […]

Member Benefit: Discount on JPASS Annual Membership Member Benefit #37 JSTOR offers access to a vast collection of scholarly content, and with its personal subscription, JPASS, you can easily access the […]

Have an Ostomy? Prevent a Peristomal Hernia. Many people who get an ostomy aren’t aware of the risk of developing a peristomal hernia, but it’s one of the most common post-surgical complications. […]

Book Review: Speak Her Name 2025 NAIWE Book Cover Design Winner   Author: Mary Jumbelic When first looking at the book cover, the contrast of the red with the dark […]

Jennia D'Lima, NAIWE's Creative Nonfiction Expert We wanted to get to know Jennia D’Lima (NAIWE’s Creative Nonfiction Expert) better, so last month we sat down with her. Here are some thoughts she shared […]

SELLING AT FESTIVALS BY THE CHESAPEAKE BAY As a self-published author, you need to find creative ways to sell your book. Selling my books at festivals, craft fairs, farmer’s markets, s […]

Days to Celebrate in February February: National Self-Check Month. Take charge of your health, and increase your odds of avoiding chronic diseases or other preventable […]

Support Your Ostomy with Proper NutritionIf you’re going to have ostomy surgery, you may wonder what that means for you nutritionally. Nutrition plays a large role in both your recovery […]

4 Tips to Turn Your Networking into Life-Changing Success Like in many other professions, an author typically needs to be able to forge business relationships to make a living from writing. Whether you’re i […]

Valentine's Day for OstomatesValentine’s Day is just around the corner, but if you’re a new ostomate, you may be dreading the day. Many people who have recently had ostomy surgery […]

NAIWE in Public View What was all the buzz about at the Hanover Book Expo 2025? Authors listened attentively to hear how the National Association of Independent Writers and […]

Finding Support and Protection for Your Ostomy Life shouldn’t stop because you have an ostomy. In fact, ostomies are often a second chance at living a full and productive life. That doesn’t mean, […]

Member Benefit: Discount on Institute of Professional Editors Limited Events Member Benefit #36 The Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd) is the professional association for Australian and New Zealand editors. It exists to […]

Laura Pennington Briggs, NAIWE's Business of Writing Expert We wanted to get to know Laura Pennington Briggs (NAIWE’s Business of Writing Expert) better, so last month we sat down with her. Here are some thoughts […]