The House of Representatives passed new legislation February 7th that will go to the Senate for approval if it can get out of committee. The legislation is called the PRO Act (Protecting the Right to Organize). It proposes to amend the Taft-Hartley Act that passed in 1947 that allowed states to opt out of contractor […]
On Tuesday, October 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. CWIP will welcome author and writing coach Sara Connell at TechNexus, as she leads an interactive workshop on “How to Promote Yourself like a Best-Selling Author.” Through the event, she will help you find your target audience, build a natural and engaged following, and make the […]
This guest post is courtesy of Kasia Manolas, a writer, marketing manager, and CWIP member since 2015. This year, we’re starting off our year of amazing events with a fall party. Join us for an evening of engaging conversation where you’ll meet writers and publishing experts, and get a swag bag! What is the Fall […]
Legal Issues in Publishing Q&A: An Interview with Marci Rolnik Walker, Legal Director, Lawyers for the Creative Arts Courtesy of poetry editor and CWIP member Carrie Olivia Adams, this guest blog post interview with Marci Rolnik Walker, Legal Director of Lawyers for the Creative Arts (LCA), highlights their services, legal changes in the publishing industry, […]
Publishing Children’s Books for All: An Interview with Joy Triche, Tiger Stripe Publishing Founder and Publisher Don’t forget that Chicago Women in Publishing’s Fourth Annual Publishing Fair is this Saturday, March 24 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Roosevelt University (430 South Michigan Avenue). If you have not signed up to attend, there’s still […]
As a new year approaches, don’t forget to take stock of your writing and editing aspirations. This guest blog post is courtesy of freelance writer, translator, and educator Nada Sneige Fuleihan. Below she shares useful information on the essentials of freelance work. For all those among us who are taking their first steps in the […]
Expand your professional network this summer when you join CWIP for our annual August Mixer. CWIP is partnering with the Chicago Writers Association (CWA) for this social mixer, which is open to members of both organizations, as well as students of the Writer’s Studio at the University of Chicago and those enrolled in the UC […]
Chicago Women in Publishing’s 2017 Publishing Fair was a great success this year with a wide variety of exhibitors and attendees. Our new location at Roosevelt University’s Congress Lounge was much larger than previous years and their catering options were delicious. It was a night of networking, socializing, and gaining resources and exposure for many. […]
CWIP’s Publishing Fair provides exhibitors a way to gain exposure and connect with their target audience in person. May 17 is right around the corner, but don’t worry, there’s still time to register as an exhibitor for this year’s fair. For more information on how to register as either an exhibitor or an attendee, click […]