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Membership Directory
Find and communicate with NBCC membersSarah D'Stair
published a review on April 15, 2021
Hannah Joyner
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Freelancer’s Guide
Members have access to a crowd-sourced spreadsheet containing over 60 publications that publish reviews, with editor contact information, pay rates, and more.
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NBCC Newsletter
Explore NBCC history with scans of newsletters dating back to 1975, including awards deliberations and messages from past board members.
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