Writing Associations Part 2

In part 1 of this article we looked at some of the benefits of joining a writing association and took an in depth look at the SFWA. This week we will look briefly at some other writer's associations worth considering

African American Online Writers Guild
website: http://www.blackwriters.org
total membership: 300+
dues:$25/year (also offer a professional membership for $100/year)
local chapters: no - all internet based
benefits: newsletter subscription, eligibility to hold volunteer position, listing and access to members directory, discounted admission for special events, priority consideration for and elligibilty to participate in BWA sponsored booksignings
who can join: anyone

The Authors Guild
website: http://www.authorsguild.com
total membership: 8000+
dues:$90/year
local chapters: no
benefits: review of members' publishing and agency contracts, intervention in publishing disputes, seminars and symposia on important issues, lobbying on local and national levels to protect authors' interests, group health insurance
who can join: an author who has had a book published by an established American publisher or a writer who has had three or more works of fiction or non-fiction published in a magazine of general circulation within the last 18 months

The British Science Fiction Association
website: http://www.bsfa.co.uk total membership: 300+
dues: 21 pounds/year (additional rates see website)
local chapters: no, monthly meetings are held
benefits: monthly meetings attract top authors, chance to be a part of and support British science fiction
who can join: anyone

Canadian Authors Association
website: http://www.islandnet.com/~caa/national.h...
dues:$125/year
local chapters: yes - see website
benefits: ability to network with other writers; mentorships; annual conference; subscription to three useful publications; discounts for workshops, conferences, and contests; collective bargaining power; help with copyright issues and grievances
who can join: writers in any genre who have produced a sufficient body of work

Childrens Book Guild
website: http://www.childrensbookguild.org
total membership: 70+
local chapters: based in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore area
benefits: promotion of contact and exchange of ideas behind those involved in the field of children's literature
who can join: must be sponsored by an existing member, must have published two high quality children's books within the past 5 years, once joining must attend a minimum of three meetings per year.

Horror Writers Association
website: http://www.horror.org
dues: $55/year
local chapters: yes, see website for areas
benefits: access to horror market reports, mentor program, publicity, agents directory
who can join: different levels of membership. Professional writers can join at active level. Those who do not meet qualifications can join at affiliate level.

In the Future . . .

Look for more articles on writing science fiction, more Science Fiction Themes articles, and more Market Reports. Keep submitting those stories . . . and enter the Short Story contest.

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