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African American Online
Writers Guild
Over 300 members strong, the African American Online Writers Guild
is the preeminent national online organization for African American
writers.
American
Society of Journalists and Authors, The (ASJA)
The American Society of Journalists and Authors is the nation's
leading organization of independent nonfiction writers, with more
than 1,000 members.
Associated
Writing Programs, The (AWP)
A nonprofit association working for the benefit of writers, writing
programs, and teachers of writing.
Association
of Authors' Representatives, Inc. (AAR)
A not-for-profit organization of independent literary and dramatic
agents. Includes a list of agents who are members.
Authors Guild, The
The Author's Guild, the nation's largest society of published
authors is a leading advocate for fair compensation, free speech and
copyright protection.
Authors
Licensing and Collecting Society
The Authors' Licensing & Collecting Society is the British rights
management society for all writers. Its principal business is to
distribute fees to writers whose work has been copied, broadcast or
recorded.
Authors
Registry, The
The Authors Registry is a non-profit organization formed to help
expedite the flow of royalty payments and small re-use fees to
authors, particularly for new-media uses.
Black Writers Alliance
A literary arts organization formed to utilize the power of the
online medium to educate, inform, support and empower aspiring and
published Black writers.
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. .
Christian Writers Fellowship International
A multi-service organization for Christians in publishing. For over
20 years we have encouraged and equipped writers to minister to
readers through writing of the highest biblical and professional
standards.
Editorial
Freelancers Association
The Editorial Freelancers Association is a national, nonprofit,
professional organization of self-employed workers in the publishing
and communications industries.
Educational
Writers Association
The Education Writers Association (EWA) is the national professional
organization of education reporters.
Heartland Writers Guild
The Heartland Writers Guild functions as an organization dedicated
to education and the promotion of professionalism in published and
unpublished writers.
Horror
Writers Association (HWA)
The HWA is a worldwide organization of writers and publishing
professionals dedicated to promoting the interests of writers of
Horror and Dark Fantasy.
International Horror Guild (IHG)
The International Horror Guild (originally the International Horror
Critics Guild) was created in 1995 as a way to recognize the
achievements of those who create in the field of Horror and Dark
Fantasy.
Mystery Writers of America
Mystery Writers of America, Inc., is the premier organization for
mystery writers and other professionals in the mystery field.
National Writers Association
Since 1937, the National Writers Association has helped writers:
find work, review contracts, find agents and publishing outlets for
their work, benefit from networking, and express a voice in
publishing.
National
Writers Union, The
The NWU is the trade union for freelance writers of all genres
(journalism, books, poetry, business, technical, etc.). They work to
improve the economic and working conditions of freelance writers
through the collective strength of its members.
Novelists,
Inc.
Founded in 1989 by five writers of popular fiction, Novelists, Inc.
dedicated itself to serving the needs of multi-published writers of
popular fiction.
PEN American
Center
A writer's organization which promotes free speech, literacy and
reading.
Poetry
Society of America
Nonprofit organization providing events, activities, awards,
promotion of poetry endeavors and links to resources.
Poets &
Writers, Inc.
Poets & Writers, Inc., is a nonprofit service organization for
poets, fiction writers, performance poets, and writers of literary
nonfiction.
Pulitzer
Prizes
Awards for American intellectual and artistic excellence in
journalism, letters, drama and music.
Romance Writers of America (RWA)
RWA is a non-profit professional/educational association of 8,200
romance writers and other industry professionals.
Science
Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc., is a
non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to help SF/F
authors deal effectively with agents, editors, anthologists.
Sisters in Crime
Sisters in Crime is a a mystery writers' organization for all women
and men dedicated to the mystery genre. The organization is now over
twelve years old, has a membership of well over 3,000 worldwide, and
continues to grow.
Small
Publishers, Artists and Writers Network, The
SPAWN provides opportunities for everyone involved in publishing.
SPAWN encourages the exchange of ideas, information, and other
mutual benefits.
Society of Authors, The
The Society of Authors is the leading association for writers of
fiction and non-fiction in the United Kingdom. Its members also
include artists, illustrators, playwrights, and scriptwriters.
Society of
Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
An organization dedicated to serving the people who write,
illustrate, or share a vital interest in children’s literature.
Website contains articles, links to member sites and information on
awards and events.
Society of Writers, Editors, and
Translators, The
SWET comprises people engaged not only in the three professions of
writing, editing, and translating, but also in teaching, research,
rewriting, design and production, copywriting, and other areas
related to the written word in Japan.
Western
Writers of America (WWA)
Western Writers of America, Inc., was founded in 1953 to promote the
literature of the American West and bestow Spur Awards for
distinguished writing in the western field
Writers Guild
of America (WGA)
The official Website of the WGA, with valuable advice and
information on the art and craft of professional screenwriting for
film, television, and interactive projects -- including profiles of,
and interviews with, the leading writers in the industry.
Writers
Guild of America, East
The Writers Guild of America, East is a labor union representing
professional writers in motion pictures, television, radio,
interactive technologies and television and radio news.
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