http://news.naiwe.com Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:28:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Staying “Well-Fed” in a Changing Writing World: Short and Long-Term Strategies for Boosting Your Writing Income Wednesday, 17 March 2010, at 3:30 p.m. EST It’s a tougher writing world out there today, and the writers who thrive in the coming years are those who can successfully adapt to the changing realities. In this ... http://news.naiwe.com/2010/03/04/staying-well-fed-in-a-changing-writing-world-member-teleclass-with-peter-bowerman/ BOTH, one of NAIWE's benefit partners, invites all self-employed professionals, freelancers, solo practitioners, independent contractors, and contract talents to sign its “Declaration of Independents.” BOTH is a firm that provides back-office support for writers, editors, and other independent professionals, and they believe that freelancing and flexible work arrangements are the ... http://news.naiwe.com/2010/03/03/naiwe-benefit-partner-both-creates-declaration-of-independents/ [caption id="attachment_157" align="alignleft" width="118" caption="Carol Topp, CPA"][/caption] In honor of Words Matter Week, NAIWE's resident Tax Information Expert, Carol Topp, CPA, will be chatting with us on The Freelance Life. We'll talk a bit about why words matter in financial areas, and Carol will talk about what writers and editors need ... http://news.naiwe.com/2010/03/01/words-matter-understanding-the-irs-your-tax-return-and-your-accountant/ We're always seeking to add value to your NAIWE membership, and I know that we've done so with the addition of the online journal, The Vocabula Review. If you're not acquainted with TVR, take a moment to scan the table of contents of the February 2010 issue (at the end ... http://news.naiwe.com/2010/03/01/new-member-benefit-the-vocabula-review/ In honor of Words Matter Week, March 1-7, 2010, we'll be hosting editor and NAIWE Expert Barbara McNichol for a free teleclass on The Freelance Life. Barbara is the author of Word Trippers: The Ultimate Source for Choosing the Perfect Word When It Really Matters. She's edited 240+ books in ... http://news.naiwe.com/2010/02/24/whack-wordiness-with-barbara-mcnichol/ NAIWE Member Teleclass Wednesday, February 17, 2010 3:30 pm Eastern [caption id="attachment_126" align="alignleft" width="107" caption="Paulette Ensign, Tips Booklet Expert"][/caption] After writing that 200-page book, having an entire information-product line that comes from just a few thousand words sounds almost too good to be true, doesn’t it? This is one of those times it really ... http://news.naiwe.com/2010/02/12/teleclass-write-it-once-leverage-it-many-times-with-paulette-ensign/ [caption id="attachment_121" align="alignleft" width="206" caption="Thin Places: A Memoir by Mary DeMuth"][/caption] One of the best parts of being involved with NAIWE is reading member blogs. We especially enjoy blogs with funny, meaty posts that invite comments. That lets us know we've got a savvy member who understands the power of connection ... http://news.naiwe.com/2010/02/10/featured-member-blog-for-february-mary-demuth/ We've updated the NAIWE member site engine to the latest version of WordPress to make posting even quicker and easier. You can go to your NAIWE site (http://yourname.naiwe.com) and reach the log-in screen directly from the right sidebar. You'll find a spiffy new interface that makes posting more fun. Scroll ... http://news.naiwe.com/2010/02/08/member-websites-now-even-easier-to-use/ [caption id="attachment_94" align="alignright" width="191" caption="Tina Games, Journaling Expert"][/caption] NAIWE Member Teleclass Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. EST We're excited to host Tina Games, the NAIWE expert on the art of journaling. She has focused her writing and coaching career on working with women through the power of focused journaling, and she'll ... http://news.naiwe.com/2010/01/12/teleclass-tapping-into-your-creative-wisdom-journaling-techniques-for-writers/ [caption id="attachment_90" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Don't put all your eggs in one basket!"][/caption] A no-whiners-allowed guest article by freelance writer, Carol Tice. As we wind down the year, I find myself looking forward to next year and the strengthening economy. But first, I wanted to look back at why 2009 was my best-earning ... http://news.naiwe.com/2010/01/12/earn-more-in-2010-two-ways-freelance-writers-can-increase-income/