Words Matter Week, which is in its 14th year, is a holiday that is celebrated annually the first full week in March by the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors.
Words are the basis for communication, no matter the language spoken. Babies make sounds, which eventually are formed into words. Here at NAIWE, we know the importance of words, and we want to celebrate it!
We may only celebrate it for a week, but we believe in the importance of words all year long!
Spread the Word
Join us in promoting Words Matter Week! You have NAIWE’s permission to reproduce the poster on your website, with a link back to this page, and you may also print and display it. Please invite your friends to participate in this year’s event and show your support for Words Matter Week by placing the poster in your newsletter, on your blog, or in your social media. Words really do matter, so let’s spread the reminders!
Prepare for the Writing Challenge
During Words Matter Week, we host a writing challenge. Each day we will post a question on our blog and various social media outlets.
Respond to the question on your blog or social media page (be sure to include #WMW2022, #WMW, or #NAIWE in your response), and then link back to it in the comments of the corresponding article on the NAIWE blog. For each challenge you respond to, you will receive one entry (and a bonus entry for each response written on your NAIWE blog).
At the end of the week, we will have a drawing, and one person will win a fabulous prize, along with a mention and link in the next newsletter.
Does it take all of our senses to bring a word to life? Explain.
For the most part, to produce feelings pertaining to a word, the word must be said or written. What are some other ways to feel a word?
Is the power of words less effective and more easily misunderstood when only heard and not seen? Why?
Do you find words more powerful when in the written form? Why?
To help bring your words to life, how do you use them so your readers hear them?
Words Matter Week, which is in its 13th year, is a holiday that is celebrated annually the first full week in March by the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors.
During Words Matter Week, we host a writing challenge. Each day we will post a question on our blog and various social media outlets.
Friday’s writing challenge: Words can smooth a rough situation. What words have you found have turned a bad situation around?
Thursday’s writing challenge: Editors look at words from all angles. Writers use words as tokens of their thoughts. What words help editors and writers get along?
Words can be expressed out loud or silently within us or through our crafts. What are some words best expressed silently?
