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 […]

It is amazing that there are so many types of people in the publishing industry! While there are many people who love words, as to be expected, there are also many other people with a variety of other loves […]

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 #7

NAIWE members receive alerts from people looking to hire freelancers, along with specifics about the job postings. Members can then apply for the jobs by contacting the person […]

The hardest part about writing is planting myself in my desk chair and raising the lid of my computer when I’m not viscerally compelled to do so.  When I know exactly where a scene is headed and how my ch […]

The author sits down to write their memoir, relying on journals written over a period of years, copious notes, vision boards, and an outline. They open a blank document, ready to begin, pulling from their memory […]

The city is plagued by a heroin epidemic. Women are disappearing without a trace. Undercover cop Peter Lazarus is tasked to find the evidence to cripple the dangerous syndicate behind it. He’s on 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.

How can one identify when content is AI […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Little Lion

Author: Nancy Wright Beasley

Laibale Gillman was naturally brave. At the age of four, he rescued his older brother from a large, ferocious dog by distracting the snarling animal with a rake […]

Developmental editing, also known as substantive editing, structural editing, or heavy line editing, can begin even before the author starts writing. The developmental editor may help plan the organization, […]

Member Benefit #6

NAIWE members are all listed in NAIWE’s free searchable database! The database can be accessed by members and non-members so instead of just hoping for traffic, you can have the confidence th […]

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

Do you interview people for your nonfiction […]

Experienced distributors know that customer relationship management (CRM) has become a standard practice. By following the sage advice offered by CRM-experienced wholesaler-distributors in Getting the Most Out […]

August: National Wellness Month. This month focuses on self-care, managing stress, and promoting healthy routines.

August 5: National Work Like a Dog Day. This is a day to pay attention to how hard you are […]

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 […]

Izzy’s Fire

Author: Nancy Wright Beasley

Bravery was rare during the Holocaust in Lithuania, as many people tried to keep their head down and simply survive. However, the bravery of one small Catholic f […]

Learning a new style manual takes time, and part of being a copyeditor is thoroughly knowing at least one style manual. As you edit, you ask questions, often about the same types of changes, so knowing some items […]

Member Benefit #5

Posts on your NAIWE blog may be promoted in The Edge: Success Strategies for People Who Work With Words, which is the NAIWE newsletter that has a subscriber list of over 8,000, as of October […]