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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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