American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA)
New York, NY
Organization for published freelancers and nonfiction book authors.
Associated Writing Programs
Fairfax, VA
Nonprofit group for supporting writers, writing programs, and writing teachers; open to beginning writers.
Authors Guild
New York, NY
Largest U.S. organization of published authors; associate membership available to unpublished authors with contracts from royalty-paying publishers.
Canadian Authors Association
National writing association for Canada; professional and associate memberships available.
Christian Writers Fellowship International
Clinton, SC
Provides newsletter and other services to writers.
Editorial Freelancers Association
New York, NY
Nonprofit organization of full- and part-time freelancers in publishing.
Heartland Writers Guild
Kennett, MO
Provides conferences and other services to published and unpublished writers.
Horror Writers Association
Palo Alto, CA
Organization specializing in horror and dark fantasy genres; affiliate membership available to unpublished writers.
Mystery Writers of America
New York, NY
Organization specializing in mystery genres; affiliate membership available to unpublished writers.
National Writers Association
Offers several services to writers and holds several annual contests that are open to nonmembers.
National Writers Union
New York, NY
Trade union for freelance writers of all genres; membership open to published and unpublished writers.
Novelists Inc.
Organization aimed at writers who have published at least two novels.
PEN American Center
Organization aimed primarily at literary novelists; “friend of PEN” membership available.
Poets & Writers Inc.
New York, NY
Nonprofit service organization for various artists, including fiction and literary nonfiction authors; various membership levels available.
Romance Writers of America
Spring, TX
Nonprofit organization supporting published and unpublished romance writers.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Inc.
Chestertown, MD
Organization devoted to helping science fiction/fantasy authors deal with publishing professionals; open to published book and short story authors.
Sisters in Crime
Lawrence, KS
Organization supporting mystery and crime authors, especially women; open to unpublished authors.
Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network (SPAWN)
Ojai, CA
Organization promoting exchange of ideas and information across publishing; open to unpublished authors.
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
Los Angeles, CA
Organization focusing on children's literature; open to published and unpublished authors.
Western Writers of America
Cheyenne, WY
Organization promoting Western literature; open to published writers of Western books and magazine stories.
