I have edited a number of first-time writers, and when I ask them, “Who is your audience?” most of them say, “The general reader.” Of course, such an answer is much too vague.

When I copyedited a novel about t […]

Member Benefit #2

You may have read about how a strong presence on the web can build your writing or service career, but you may not have wanted to spend a lot of time and money creating a website from the […]

Growing up in a minuscule town in eastern Kentucky, I was a good student, a teacher’s pet, and a bookworm.

Being a good student meant always having the right answer, and in English class, where I excelled, t […]

By Ruth E. Thaler-Carter, Networking Member, NAIWE Board of Experts

Ah, networking — an eternal topic for independent writers and editors.

I’ve been procrastinating about writing this column because it fel […]

We wanted to get to know Marcia Rosen (NAIWE’s Public Relations and Book Marketing Expert) better, so last month we sat down with her. Here are some thoughts she shared with us.

What is it about crime that […]

True Treasure upgrades the way you think about your money, giving you intentional ways to make financial decisions based on your values and priorities. Through a rewarding process of soul searching and […]

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Even a Pandemic Can’t Stop Love and Murder

Author: A.E.S. O’Neill

After having been set up in Iraq, Alby O’Brien is on the Iraqi hit list. Therefore, Alby is now hiding in southern New Jersey to avoid […]

Many freelancers end up working with clients who are not an ideal fit for them especially at the beginning of their business, but bad clients and even toxic clients can still land in your lap as your business […]

After landing on the moon . . . that could have been a fun location for a murder.

The Egyptian Pyramids, Eiffel Tower, or White House? They would be great locations for a good murder. In fact, they have […]