Back when I was on Facebook, I was scrolling through my feed one day when I encountered a meme that I found hilarious. It read:

I can’t stand people who can’t tell the difference between “your” and “you’re.” […]

Because your professional affiliations are part of your résumé, a “Member of NAIWE” badge image is provided so that you can add it to your social media profiles or other websites you own. Then when someo […]

Before detecting the passive voice and addressing how to change it to active, consider why you should care.

Active verbs will improve your writing (most of the time) because

active verbs declare who or […]

Everybody ought to have a Lower East Side in their life.  – Irving Berlin 

Robert Iulo has a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning from New York University. After retiring from a career with the City of N […]

On your bulletin board, of course!

Every freelancer’s office needs at least one bulletin board. My dear hubby mounted my bulletin board for me on the wall above my work desk, and it is precious to me.

What […]

We wanted to get to know Jake Poinier (NAIWE’s Freelance Expert) better, so last month we sat down with him. Here is what he shared with us.

Are there standards to setting the fee structure?

Setting a […]

Does it take all of our senses to bring a word to life? Explain.

Prepare for the Writing Challenge

During Words Matter Week, we host a writing challenge. Each day we will post a question on our blog […]

For the most part, to produce feelings pertaining to a word, the word must be said or written. What are some other ways to feel a word?

Prepare for the Writing Challenge

During Words Matter Week, we […]

Is the power of words less effective and more easily misunderstood when only heard and not seen? Why?

Prepare for the Writing Challenge

During Words Matter Week, we host a writing challenge. Each day […]

Do you find words more powerful when in the written form? Why?

Prepare for the Writing Challenge

During Words Matter Week, we host a writing challenge. Each day we will post a question on our blog and […]

Did you develop a plan or even start crafting your book?

If so, congratulations! If not, you have a clean slate in this new year—a fresh opportunity to share your expertise with the world!

Look at this y […]