2023 NAIWE Literary Book Winner
 

The Islander

Author: David W. Berner

The author, David W. Berner, has an excellent handle on the English language. He quickly captures the moment with life on an island […]

NAIWE is a professional association that was founded in 2007 as the National Association of Independent Writing Evaluators. As the association grew, we discovered that our original name simply wasn’t big enough f […]

Member Benefit #13

Your Book Chat interview will be highlighted on the NAIWE blog and podcast and in The Edge: Success Strategies for People Who Work with Words, one of NAIWE’s newsletters. This benefit has gr […]

Writing Challenge Day 5

Write a definition encompassing the meanings of the words “achievement” and “success,” and name this new definition.

Prepare for the Writing Challenge

During Words Matter W […]

Writing Challenge Day 4

Other than personal, physical, and professional achievements, what accomplishment are you proud of and how would you want other people to benefit from it?

Prepare for the […]

Writing Challenge Day 3

ImPROVEment: The word “prove” shows what has changed for the better.

Write about a word that demonstrates what has changed for the better in your life.

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Writing Challenge Day 2

 In your experience, what has been the difference between growth and progress?

Prepare for the Writing Challenge

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

Writing Challenge Day 1

 The word “without” puts limits on what it is being referred back to. Write about a situation when the limit is for positive means.

Prepare for the Writing Chall […]

Words Matter Week, which is in its 16th year, is a holiday that is celebrated annually the first full week in March by the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors.

Words are the basis for […]

Which performance measures should you use? The obvious answer is that it depends on what you want to achieve, which someone else should never define for you. After all, it is your organization, your […]

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

Are the contents of this webinar just for […]

2023 NAIWE Coffee Table Book Winner
 

How Not to Make Small Talk: The Unauthorized Rules for Inoffensive Small Talk

Author: Erin Berkery

Life is filled with situations calling for small talk. Company […]

March: Small Press Month. Shine the light on many of the great authors, and publishing houses, around the world.

March 2: National Read Across America Day (Dr. Seuss Day). This day is a motivational and […]

As a professional association, NAIWE is committed to helping its members succeed. All NAIWE members receive tools and training to help them grow in their profession, support as they meet professional challenges, […]

Member Benefit #12

You have the opportunity to be interviewed as the featured member of the month on the NAIWE podcast and blog and in The Edge: Success Strategies for People Who Work with Words, one of NAIW […]

Our history and experiences can define us, inspire our actions, and as writers impact our words and stories. Mine most definitely has. My father was a gangster. Really!

This is a story about my relationship […]

In fields as competitive as freelance writing and editing, setting yourself apart as one of the best is crucial to maintaining a thriving business. Once clients discover your high-quality work, they are going to […]

In fields as competitive as freelance writing and editing, setting yourself apart as one of the best is crucial to maintaining a thriving business. Once clients discover your high-quality work, they are going to […]

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 with us.

Do all types of life experiences make for good […]