Indexing Basics Indexing is a form of writing — probably the only form of writing in which the goal is to get the reader out of your creation as soon as possible. A c […]

Book Review: Speak Her Name 2025 NAIWE Narrative Nonfiction Winner   Author: Mary Jumbelic As a newly retired expert forensic pathologist, Dr. Mary Jumbelic is pulled into […]

Days to Celebrate in June June 1: National Say Something Nice Day. Make the day pleasant for someone by saying something nice. June 2: National Leave the Office Early Day. This […]

The Last Word (and how to find your own) So there you are. Searching on Amazon or in the library for books on writing. Surely there’s a book that can tell you how and what to write. It will l […]

Shifting from Goals to Intentions: A Helpful Approach for ADHD Writers When you have ADHD, writing can result in a lot of stress. You may love ‘being’ a writer, brainstorming ideas, even editing, but getting words on the […]

Making Your Book Stand Out When an author publishes their book, the author has completed a noteworthy project that deserves to be recognized. However, many books are published each […]

Book Review: The Pale Flesh of Wood 2025 NAIWE Literary Fiction Winner   Author: Elizabeth Tucker A longer book than average, The Pale Flesh of Wood sits at exactly 300 pages, and […]

Member Benefit: Business Assistance with Opolis Member Benefit #40 Opolis takes the stress out of managing your business finances so you can focus on your work. You gain a simplified, all-in-one […]

The Writing Book That Changed Me: If You Want to Write by Brenda Ueland I can’t remember when I first encountered the writing book that changed me. I distinctly remember purchasing my own copy from the Quality Paperback B […]

Days to Celebrate in May May: National Get Caught Reading Month. Wherever you go, the campaign challenges you to get caught reading. May 1: National Mother Goose Day. This day […]

NAIWE Members Boosts Heightened Freelancers sometimes struggle with marketing their products and services, even if they offer excellent products or services, and NAIWE is here to help […]

The 3 Things that Must Be in Place Before Your Marketing Will Work Most editors and writers start with the wrong step. Here is the right order. I have built over 22 websites for writers and authors. Before that, I […]

Book Review: Hidden History of Pearson Field 2025 NAIWE Information Nonfiction Winner   Author: Martin Middlewood As a National Park Service archaeologist at Fort Vancouver National […]

Member Benefit: Free Financial Consultations and Personalized Plan Reviews Member Benefit #39 Northwestern Mutual provides personalized financial planning and protection strategies designed to help clients secure their future […]

Ruth Thaler-Carter, NAIWE's Networking Expert We wanted to get to know Ruth Thaler-Carter (NAIWE’s Networking Expert) better, so last month we sat down with her. Here are some thoughts she shared with […]

Days to Celebrate in April April: English Language Month. A month-long celebration of the uniqueness of the English language and all the learners working hard to master it. April: […]

Achieving with Words Here at NAIWE, we celebrated Words Matter Week last month with a bang! We focused on the importance of word usage and the effect of words on all of u […]

Member Benefit: Discount on Nonfiction Authors Association Membership Member Benefit #38 Since 2010, the Nonfiction Authors Association and Writers Conference has transformed thousands of writers into successful authors. […]