I wanted to thank you so much for the copywriting teleseminar yesterday. I learned so much from you and Lorrie Morgan-Ferrero! Please be assured that these seminars are so very worthwhile and we as writers gain insight and understanding into what we are doing out there. They validate our passion! Carol Marshall, The Write Business

Thank you so much for the quick reply. The advice you gave me was worth my membership dues right there! I called the literary lawyer you made available as part of the NAWW Membership Benefits and she put my mind at ease. Thank you so much for all you do. Kelly Epperson

Wow! Thanks for your quick reply. I do have to say, the customer service from NAWW and AWE is awesome. Thanks again, Corrie Ann

I find the membership in the NAWW very worthwhile. In one of your newsletters you had an interview with Julie Gallagher. She had shifted from a career in the law to becoming the editor/publisher of a start up magazine for women, Releasing Times. She was open to submissions so I sent her mine, “A Marriage Interrupted”. It was accepted for publication. Your newsletter provided the necessary contact for me and I am grateful. I also have another submission in the hands of another publisher/editor showcased in your newsletter and that one is being seriously considered for publication. Again, I am so grateful to have found that contact as a direct result of my membership in NAWW. Ellie Bushweller

I just received my membership packet and couldn’t wait to let you know how thrilled I am at the great books and resources! I have been looking for a “Pot of old” gift to give to my WEO (Women Entrepreneurs Organization of Washington) group, but nothing really seemed quite right - until I got your Women’s Book of Powerful Quotations. It’s perfect. I am going to spend some time this weekend reading the FAQs book too. I have also contacted the audio recording service you recommended (naww.audioacrobat.com). I have been researching several audio recording services, but this one looks like the best and I like that it has been personally recommended by you. I feel like I have received way more value for my membership than what I paid in dues! Thanks again for a great association. Tina Parr

As a member, I can tell you about the “value” of membership. Since I joined about one and a half years ago, I have made connections with women writers locally and nationally that would not have otherwise happened. The ability to exchange ideas and information with other women has been stimulating and rewarding, both in my work and in the personal relationships I’ve developed. Since NAWW includes women writers at all levels, I’ve been able to act as a mentor to those less experienced and learn from those with more experience or who work in different genres. In addition, becoming the S. Florida Regional Rep has increased my professional notoriety and my career has skyrocketed as a result. I attribute much of the success I’m enjoying today to the increased confidence I feel because I am part of this organization. Many thanks, Sheri’, for having the vision to create NAWW for all of us to enjoy. Best regards, Shelley Lieber www.visualimpressionsart.com

Thanks NAWW, I am blessed to be a member of NAWW. Always, you are accessible and eager to help. The information you provide and your patience and your concern for all NAWW members, the young, aged, published, and unpublished writers are greatly appreciated. Doris House Rice

The NAWW Newsletter continues to get better and better! So informative and packed full of valuable lessons. You should be very proud of yourself and organization! Peace, Dianne Schwartz

My membership with NAWW is helping me get a lot more responses to jobs and people are mentioning it at interviews. Yahoo!! Michelle Hill

Your newsletter is excellent. It is one of the few that I read from beginning to end. Keep up the good work. Victoria Ring, Writer and Publisher

Your newsletter and organization are incredible! It is one of the only newsletters that I eagerly read from top to bottom. Hats off to you and all the talented writers that are a part of NAWW! Warmly, Christine Louise Hohlbaum

I can’t remember who sent me information on NAWW but I am so glad they did! So far, I’ve come in contact with two terrific editors, gotten important writing-related questions answered, learned about my craft, and most importantly, been inspired. You truly have founded a phenomenal organization (which I’m sure you already know!) and I’m hoping to attend the annual NAWW conference in February. Best wishes, Kathryn Schleich Beer

I wish to thank you for NAWW. The nurturing, inspiration and information you provide is the helping hand so many of us writers need. I would also like to congratulate you for your entrepreneurship and courage in bringing us NAWW. I know well that it takes a mountain of energy, commitment and faith to come up with a good idea and make it happen. Well, NAWW is a great idea, and your burgeoning list of members obviously agrees with me. You should be very proud indeed! With gratitude, Leslie Leven

Thanks for posting my question about editing prices. I continue to be amazed at how helpful your association is. I think you should know that I have been researching my project since March, 2002. I launched my site October 31, 2002. I started getting the word out to family and friends in November. I have a folder of women that I want to invite for my book. However, I thought I would start with the NAWW women because in my mind… it is a captive audience. Well, I am still trying to get to my folder because I have had such an overwhelming response from the women in your organization. Women are either sending submissions, asking good questions, or inviting me to place a “call for submissions” in their online newsletters. All of this positive feedback has encouraged me to attend your convention in February. This week I am making travel arrangements and plan on being there. I am also bringing my editor. Thank you for having such an incredible association full or women who are willing to share themselves and their knowledge of the writing profession with all. Blessings, Dotsie Bregel

Dear NAWW: Here’s a copy of the email I sent to WD. I appreciate the newsletter. Even when I don’t have time, I always open your newsletter because I know I’ll learn something. I hope you win. Best wishes, Alice Zyetz

I highly recommend NAWW (National Association of Women Writers) as the best writer-resource site. I appreciate editor Sheri’ L. McConnell’s focus on providing an information center as well as a meeting place for women writers. Most of the other newsletters I subscribe to or sites I’ve visited seem to exist to sell their own books and seminars and any other help is secondary, including (I regret to say) the WD newsletter. Although NAWW features its own as well, the thrust of the site is providing knowledge and resources to the audience. It is the only writing newsletter that I always read, even when pressed for time.

First of all I would like to tell you how delighted I am with the membership package. I read the book from cover to cover, and it has inspired me to look at my writing life in a completely new light. I am proud to be a member of this wonderful organization, and I plan to be one for life. Thank you for everything! Kelley Ann Hornyak

Congratulations on a super site! I look forward to the newsletter that is packed with so much information and motivation I spend half a day reading it–snippet by snippet–thank you. Thank you for the wonderful service you are providing to women writers. Leslie A. Leven - Women’s Voice Washington

Everyone that I speak to about the NAWW is so enthusiastic. They are so thrilled to be a part of a large community of women writers. It’s something they just can’t find elsewhere. I feel the same way. You are really providing a wonderful service! Best regards, Sally Axelrod

The NAWW Writer’s Guide is awesome and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Having just gone through another round of rejections I really needed the boost!! Keep up the good work! Patricia Forte

I’ve had time to go through my new member’s packet. Wow! “Women on Writing” is great. I couldn’t stop reading it. In fact, I’ve read it TWICE. I’ve red-marked so many passages that my copy is like the old joke: What’s black, white, and “read.” I can’t wait to share this with a writer friend. Thank you again for all you’ve done for me - the membership, the opportunity to be a regional rep., and the great material! Sincerely, Yvonne Uzzell

I am a freelance writer from Jamaica, West Indies. Reading your magazine and the insights and tips from fellow writers keeps me going. Please keep up the excellent work you are doing. Jessica McCurdy-Crooks, Jamaica West Indies

As a new member and receiving the March issue of the Writer’s Guide, my gosh, I can’t tell you how impressed I am with your classy publication. What an incredibly beautiful labor of love! Thank you so very much for being you and for creating such an insightful and impactful website! You are an incredible mentor to me and to many others, I’m sure! God bless you and your staff as you teach us all to be the best writers we can be! Kindest regards, Leticia Araujo Perez

To the editors at NAWW - I’ve been wandering around on your site and enjoying it thoroughly, and I must tell you that you’ve done a remarkable job! I can’t imagine the amount of time you’ve devoted to this effort, hats off to you for the dedication. Amanda Swanson

I just want to say a huge thank you for The NAWW Writer’s Guide, which arrived in the post this week. Very well put together and full of interesting and informative articles. Keep up the great work! With kindest regards, Jan Andersen

First let me tell you what a wonderful job you’re doing with NAWW! You’ve come such a long way, and have produced a wonderful environment for women writers. I applaud your efforts in creating something that will end up being a huge support for women all over the world. Keep up the great work! I appreciate the fact that your ezine is not filled with lots of junk ads …. you stay on topic. Mary Jo Wehniainen

I’m a little behind on newsletter reading, but the last issue was especially good. I’m pleased to see this thing growing so BIG! You’re clearly doing an awesome job and should be very proud of yourself! I don’t think I have taken advantage of the Member Publication Page. Would you tell me what I need to do, or is it all outlined on the page (whereas, I will figure it out myself Thanks and keep up the great work! I forgot to mention, that your directory is great and through it, I’ve made contact 4 with the two other Sacamento-based members. We’ve been email talking and plan to meet real time soon! Tamara Dorris

I just want to say thank you to Sheri’ and the contributing members for working so hard on our collective behalf. The weekly emag is chock full of useful information, inspiration, and motivation. I’m finding that NAWW speaks to my soul like no other discussion group, and I’m joyful to have found you all. Your essays and articles feed my literary hunger. Thanks again to all of you. Angel Brown

I got inspired again after receiving your NAWW stuff. It is wonderful! Very professional and nicely done. Joyce Jace

Really appreciate the job you’re doing for all of us writers. You’re wonderful! I read the Writer’s Guide from cover to cover and enjoyed every article. I appreciate the two bookmarks and two pamphlets. These extras will come in quite handy-thanks! Appreciatively yours, Patricia Spork

This week’s issue is fantastic as expected. This evening, I attended my meeting with WOWWS and talked about NAWW. I am thrilled to be a member and look forward to getting my full business more marketable to showcase and grow! You are a great inspiring example and your willingness to share is a great gift! Let me know if there is anything else I can do to help the process while I work on my personal site. Bless Ya’, BelindA at BA Publications

I am ezine-d out! I receive them, I browse them, I publish one myself. Congratulations on a nice publication. I actually read it top to bottom because I wanted to! Your site came up as a referral (I believe) in Moira Allen’s new web zine this month–and I was really impressed. Subscribed to the zine, I am looking forward to getting my membership stuff together. You all have a good thing going. Good luck! Danielle Thorne

Your newsletter is EXCELLENT and I forwarded it to the Idaho Press Women with an encouragement to join. Great information. GREAT JOB! Elizabeth Laden

THIS IS MUY F A N T A S T I C O ! WOW! As you said it is long, but it is so varied; it has something for all writers, no matter their experience. Boy, HAVE YOU PROVIDED A FORUM! This is a wonderful read. No humdrum stuff in this newsletter. It bounces, so it is not difficult to see why you are growing by leaps and bounds. I do not have to tell you that you are doing a marvelous job, but I am anyway because you are. I always state the obvious. Jan Keck

Thank you for my first “NAWW WEEKLY”. I intend to enjoy it greatly. I am a single woman who spends her time trying to write, or should I say finish, my first book. I have LOVED WRITING for the bigger part of my life. Now going on thirty I want to accomplish something, a book. I started this book in early 1995, I am so close to finishing it that I can’t wait. At the same time I have become so nervous and have a million questions. Slowly I’m wading through it all, I don’t want to miss an important step. I have been looking for someone or something that had a better understanding of the Writer’s Spirit. I finally found it, NAWW. I haven’t had a chance to read my “NAWW WEEKLY” yet but I’m sure it’s just what I needed. Robin L. Patmore

It’s a great newsletter! You see, my native language is not English, but since it is cumbersome to get literature in Hungarian I’ve been reading English literature for a 5 while now. When I got to the States I used writing and thinking in English as an exercise. Now I can’t stop it. I still write my diary in English because some of the things happened to me “in English”. Writing is fun! Thanks for the newsletter, Anna

Thank you for your recent, inspiring article in Volume 1 that tells us ideas for stories/poems. (Writing Exercises to Ignite Your Soul) You mention many options, but I was particularly motivated by the suggestion to write about something from our childhood. What a great idea! The following poem is the offspring of your suggestive idea. Andrea Forbing-Maglione

The newsletter is great, Congrats! You’ve got lots of good stuff here — hope it’s very successful! Cathlynn Richard Dodson

I just received my very first issue of the NAWW Weekly and it is awesome! Wonderfully put together. You’ve got a success in the making and I’ll be excited to watch it happen. God’s Blessings, Shelle Castles

I really enjoy your newsletter and I am passing it on to other women writer friends. Keep up the great work! Mary Miller