Pandemics have always been part of the apocalyptic pantheon of fiction. (ie. The Stand). But this recent one, ever-rolling, exposing the best and worst of Humanity, has uncanny timing along with climate change, […]

For all the content we consume, the myriad of details and experiences that make up a day, do we really pay attention? Are we always missing this moment because we are either in the one we just left or planning the […]

We wanted to get to know MJ Courchesne (NAIWE’s Copyright & Permissions Expert) better, so last month we sat down with her. Here are some thoughts she shared with us.

Is shared copyright new to authors?

No. […]

We wanted to get to know Suzanne Lynn Cheesman (NAIWE’s Media Interviews Expert) better, so last month we sat down with her. Here are some thoughts she shared with us.

When the writing of a book is complete, […]

Reuben W. “Buzz” Kaplan was born in 1924 in Owatonna, Minnesota. His travels began when he joined the US Army and was sent to Germany in 1943 to fight in World War II. Upon returning home, he earn […]

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 […]

Let’s take this question from the 30,000-foot view for now and ask the bigger question, how does anyone sell more of anything? It comes from a conversation expressing a need and finding a solution. Whether your n […]

Can a “thriller” heal? Only if there is love.

In the New Yorker there was a piece about: do thrillers overuse trauma too often, too easily? The thesis is that it was not only exploitative but only reinforced […]

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 […]

Member Benefit #32

The Institute of Professional Editors hosts a biennial conference, which is an exciting opportunity for editors and other publishing professionals, researchers, students, and associates from […]

Now is a great time to think about attending one or two conferences over the next 12 months.

In thinking about attending a conference, what would you like to get out of it? Is your overall goal networking or […]

We wanted to get to know Kristen Fischer (NAIWE’s Journalism Expert) better, so last month we sat down with her. Here are some thoughts she shared with us.

What is classified as a legitimate source?

In this […]