Thoughts are an important part of copyediting fiction and creative nonfiction. Taking your reader deep into the point-of-view (POV) character requires opening up the character’s mind. But how do you do this? H […]

In 2013, I started writing and self-publishing my children’s books about the animals of the Chesapeake Bay. This year was very exciting for me as I hired narrator, Cindy Price, to record my books. I hired her in […]

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.

Is it considered professional for an editor to […]

I have learned that I am rare.

I have met many people who have degrees and were originally pursuing careers in other fields and ended up accepting publishing positions, and then staying and enjoying […]

2023 NAIWE Young Adult Book Winner
 

Find Me in the Time Before

Author: Robin Stevens Payes

In Find Me in the Time Before, the author Robin Stevens Payes has succeeded in the challenge of writing in the […]

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

August 3: National Play Outside Day. This is a day to spend a few extra minutes outside, […]

One of the best ways to find issues in your manuscript is to ask for feedback from others. Once you have that information, you can use it to find and fix problem areas in your story. A lot of authors understand […]

The primary focus of NAIWE is to support its members as they create multiple streams of income and develop the marketing components of their career.

Therefore, the members benefits that NAIWE highlights the […]

A Cheetah Named Lily
She was sitting on an antique wing chair wearing a blue and red silk robe. Her hair was down. And I’ll be dammed, if there wasn’t a cheetah in a black suede collar sitting next to her lik […]

Member Benefit #17

Personalized consultations with an expert of over 20 years in the publishing industry. Get free confidential business advice, help with keeping on track with business and marketing goals, […]

As a freelance writer or editor, you can broaden your business in two ways with new services: (1) niching into other writing/editing services or (2) stepping out into other freelance niches like marketing, video, […]

You glance across a crowded room and lock eyes. You are inspired, beguiled. Suddenly, “love-at-first-sight” makes sense and you feel the spark of a love affair blossoming with . . . the BOOK of your dream […]

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

What considerations should be factored into every […]