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Understand How a Writer Group or
Writer Association
Can Support Your Writing
Let's face it, writing can be a very lonely business. Joining a support writer group is one way to overcome this isolation.
Belonging to a writer group or writer association can provide some of the following benefits:
- educational courses
- exposure to new markets
- awards
- insurance benefits
- conferences
- networking
- newsletters
- career help
- discounts
- contests
- scholarships
- seminars
- legal advice
- copyright grievance
- assistance
- mentoring
- contract negotiation
- assistance
- comradery
Choosing a Writer Group
Review the mission of the association. Before you sign up and pay your money ensure that the writer group services are consistent with your objectives. Is your goal to network or to get discounted car rentals? Choose the writer support group that best meets your needs.
Resources
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American Society of Journalists and Authors - Writer Group
ASJA helps professional freelance writers advance their writing careers. Members share candid data on rates , contracts , editors and more. Non-members benefit from our Contracts Watch newsletter, annual writers conference and other services.
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Authors Guild
The Guild has worked on behalf of published authors to lobby for free speech, copyrights and other issues of concern to authors and bring authors the latest news in the publishing industry via the Guild Bulletin.
- Canadian Authors
Association
The Canadian Authors Association is Canada's national writing organization. Founded in 1921, the CAA has played a key role in the support and development of the Canadian writing community. It has charitable status as a registered National Arts Service Organization.
- Mystery Writers
of America
The MWA is the premier organization for mystery writers and other professionals in the mystery field. MWA watches developments in legislation and tax law, sponsors symposia and mystery conferences, presents the Edgar SM Awards, and provides information for mystery writers. Membership in MWA is open to published authors, editors, screenwriters, and other professionals in the field.
- National Federation
of State Poetry Societies
The NFSPS is a non-profit organization, exclusively educational and literary. Its purpose is to recognize the importance of poetry with respect to national cultural heritage. It is dedicated solely to the furtherance of poetry on the national level and serves to unite poets in the bonds of fellowship and understanding.
- Poetry Society
of America
Whether you write poetry, read poetry, or simply want to widen your literary horizons, the Poetry Society of America has readings, seminars, and competitions intended to challenge and inspire.
- Romance Writers
of America
Romance Writers of America is the professional association for 8,600 published and aspiring romance writers. Members of RWA write the novels that make up 55% of all popular paperback fiction and that generate more than $1 billion in sales each year.
- Science Fiction and
Fantasy Writers of America
One of the most effective non-profit writer group organizations in existence. Supports published Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors.
- Society of Children's
Book Writers and Illustrators
Offers services to people who write, illustrate, or share an interest in children's literature. The SCBWI acts as a network for the exchange of knowledge between writers, illustrators, editors, publishers, agents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others involved with literature for young people.
- National Writers Union
Union for Freelance Writers in all genres. They actively contribute to a growing movement of professional freelancers who have banded together to assert their collective power.
- Western Writers
of America
WWA actively helps its members promote their books and articles, and aggressively promotes the literature of the American west, which it considers this country's unique contribution to world literature.
- Writers' Union
of Canada
Helps published authors have a voice and forum in the publishing industry. They encourage new writing works from Canadian authors.