The National Association of Independent Writing Evaluators

Words Matter

Words Matter, the quarterly e-zine published by the National Association of Independent Writing Evaluators, is dedicated to the proposition that words matter. Through articles and essays, Words Matter seeks to inspire, support, and inform independent writing evaluators as they promote fresh, original, and correct use of the English language.

Submission Guideliness

Editorial Content
Writing Style
Submission Process
Editorial Contact
Copyright Policy

Editorial Content

Because NAIWE Words Matter is an e-zine for independent writing-service providers, the editors are looking for articles and short items that cover broad, topical issues related to the business of words:

• Professional development
• Innovative business-building ideas and resources
• News, trends, and developments in word-related fields
• Education and outreach opportunities with government and industry
• Events that increase awareness of career opportunities in word-related fields
• Relevant book and software reviews

Style Guidelines

Writing should be clear, accurate, and concise.

All acronyms should be spelled out on first reference.

Final editing decisions will be made using The Chicago Manual of Style (The University of Chicago Press) and the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary.

PLEASE NOTE: The editors reserve the right to edit material once it has been accepted for publication.

Submission Process

All submissions should be submitted via e-mail to the editorial contact address below. Please submit each article as a text document, double-spaced, with one-inch margins on each side. At the end of each article, please include a brief (100 words or so) biographical sketch including the author's name, business name, and website address.

Please allow at least 12 weeks for your submission to complete the review process. Every article submitted to NAIWE Words Matter is reviewed carefully by the magazine's editorial staff. If your submission is accepted for publication, we will notify you via e-mail when your article will appear in NAIWE Words Matter.

Editorial Contact

Editor
NAIWE Words Matter
13041 Hill Club Lane
Ashland, VA 23005
e-mail: editor@naiwe.com

Copyright Policy

The National Association of Independent Writing Evaluators holds the copyright to the form and content of each issue of Words Matter, but individual authors retain all other rights to their articles.