Membership Information

Membership is open to anybody who writes. Benefits include the right to vote and thereby participate in the direction of programming, a subscription to our bimonthly newsletter Eastword, reduced workshop fees, use of the writer's studio, invitations to special events and celebrations, the opportunity to meet and network with writing colleagues, and a variety of support services including photocopying at cost, contract advice and promotional services.

Members who meet the professional writing standards detailed in the Constitution may apply for Writers' Council membership by supplying the WFNS office with a list of their publications or productions. Only Writers' Council members may participate in the Writers in the Schools program and 10 of the 12 Board seats are filled by Writers' Council members. Deadline for applications to Writers' Council is April 30 each year.

WFNS membership year begins January 1 and dues are levied annually. Dues are regularly $45 for adults or $20 for students.

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