Association writers and writing programs

Welcomes published and unpublished poets. Academy Of American Poets — Regularly sponsors national poetry events and poetry publications in order to advocate poetry. Membership dues for this writing association help pay for programs. Association of Writers And Writing Programs — For writers and teachers affiliated with college and university writing programs. Authors Guild — A professional organization for writers, great for keeping up with the changing face of the publishing industry and issues related to copyright protection.

Dog Writers Association of America —A community for writers who specialize in dogs. Erotica Readers And Writers — An association of writers and readers of erotic writing. The National Writers Union — A freelance writers union for authors in all genres: This group is a trade organization that advocates for the rights of authors.

International Association For Journal Writing — A writers association that focuses on journaling and creative expression. Military Writers Society Of America — An organization for writers, poets, and artists who focus on military service.

Encourages memoir writing, writing as therapy, and education about publishing. National Writers Association — A writers association for all levels and genres that offers some professional services, such as contract review and critique. PEN America Center — An organization with global reach that defends the right to expression through the written word.

Texas Association Of Authors — The only organization in Texas whose focus is to promote the authors within the great state of Texas itself. Texas Authors leverages the knowledge and expertise of many different authors to help promote others within the world of reading and writing.

Writers Guild Of America — Two writers organizations east and west that represent writers in motion pictures, broadcasting, and other media. Want to find a local writing group? A writers association that meets close to home? Finding the right group may be easier than you think! Your local library. Librarians know a lot about local writers organizations and groups. Your local bookstore. Many independent bookstores host groups of creative writers, who gather for critique, feedback, and support.

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