The National Association of
Independent Writers and Editors
The professional association with the business-building difference!
If you believe that freelance writing or editing is the best job in the world, you've come to the right place.
The National Association of Independent Writers and Editors is dedicated to the proposition that writers and editors, both commercial and literary, are worthy of respect, support, and success. In the fast-paced, shrinking world of the twenty-first century, with geographical boundaries rendered porous by technology, our writers and editors and their clients, agents, and publishers are able to form working relationships across the globe.
As "the professional association with the business-building difference," NAIWE provides an international platform through which writers and editors can connect with potential clients and publishers worldwide. We welcome members who:
- Earn a living by working with words
- Are serious about building a profitable writing or editing business
- Value networking and referrals
- Are focused on actively developing their craft
- Would like to eliminate the "feast or famine" business cycle
- Welcome opportunities for professional development
- Understand the value of developing an author platform.
- Appreciate the credibility that comes from membership in a professional association
If this sounds like you, and you are...
- Committed to the highest ethical standards of business conduct
- Serious about using technology and best practices to build your business
- Committed to ongoing professional development in both craft and business
- Serious about being the best at what you do
You belong in the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors!
We'd like to invite you to join NAIWE, a fresh new organization for freelance writers and editors, both literary and commercial. We realize that freelance professionals wear many hats. Most of us don't have the luxury of writing only fiction, or editing only academic monographs. In addition to our primary job description, we may write articles, evaluate manuscripts, offer writer workshops, or teach classes in grammar or copyediting. In short, we are versatile and focused on success.
Why Join a Professional Association?
Membership in a professional group is an investment in credibility, professional development, business growth that will reap benefits far beyond the yearly dues. In addition to member benefits such as a free website and blog, free access to basic legal advice, discounts on professional development, and much more, NAIWE offers larger benefits such as group marketing, a searchable database, and the SEO advantages of a large, content-rich website. Membership in a professional association conveys credibility, commitment, and professionalism in a way that few other things can.
Why Choose NAIWE?
There are many groups for writers and editors on the Internet. The National Association of Independent Writers and Editors isn't the largest or oldest...yet. However, membership gives you specific advantages. When you join NAIWE:
- You have an immediate Internet presence, even if you're not a technical wizard
- You are included in a database that is searchable by skills and experience
- You are welcome here, even if you are a writer or editor who doesn't fit neatly into a genre or specialty
- The sooner you join, the more impact you can have on the direction of association development
- Your business will benefit from our commitment to research, ongoing professional development, and marketing
