Welcome to Chicago Women in Publishing

Upcoming CWIP Events:

The Freelance Edge: Feburary 15, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

You can’t have a business without clients. But where do you find them, how do you keep them, and how do you lose an undesirable one? How and where do you advertise your business? Once you land an assignment, how do you handle the client’s contract or write your own? Should you charge by the word, the hour, or the project? And, once you have clients, contracts, and prices down, how do you manage your time? Finally, after you get paid, what tax laws should you be aware of and what business deductions can you claim? Read more.

This event is sponsored by Columbia College Chicago Fiction Writing Department.

Board Meetings: the first Monday of each month

All Members are welcome to attend Board meetings. Meetings are at 190 S. LaSalle, 40th floor. Meetings start at 6:00 p.m. Please feel free to brown-bag dinner from one of the many nearby restaurants. For security reasons, we need to submit a list of attendees, so if you'd like to attend a particular meeting, please RSVP to Jennifer Hull.

CHANGE OF DATE FOR THE MAY 2012 EVENT:

Due to the NATO/G8 meeting on May 16 in the Loop, CWIP's May event has been moved to one week earlier. The event is now scheduled for May 9. All other information remains the same.

SPECIAL EVENT FOR CWIP MEMBERS ONLY!

The 2012 Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference and Bookfair is in Chicago. This event will host a bookfair that will be represented by more than 550 publishing houses! And AWP is offering CWIP members who pre-register the same discount that their own members receive. To read more about this fantastic event and offer, go to the Events page. This is a great reason to join CWIP today!

About Regional Networking:

Don't forget to check out our Regional Networking Groups for upcoming meetings.

About CWIP:

Whether you're a seasoned veteran or simply considering a publishing career, CWIP helps you connect with colleagues and achieve greater professional success. Our organization offers education, information, leadership, referrals, support, and networking opportunities that enhance your career, build your business, and foster lasting relationships.

Explore the Web site to learn about upcoming events, industry news, and publishing resources. As a CWIP member, you have access to online job postings through Jobvine, the opportunity to advertise your business in our Freelance Directory, and access to our online Membership Directory. Members also have access to Clips online, a great way to connect with and receive valuable information on Chicago's publishing industry. Members and nonmembers alike can also drop in on the discussions taking place on the CWIP Listserv.