Join the Florida Writers Association

You do not have to be a resident of Florida to join!

Benefits include:

Learning from and networking with industry professionals at annual Florida WritersCon
Opportunities to be published in our annual anthology, official magazine, and blog
Local and virtual Writers Groups for discussions, critiques, and learning opportunities
Eligibility to enter Royal Palm Literary Awards contest
Free subscription to The Florida Writer magazine published 6x/year
Discounted advertising and free announcements in The Florida Writer magazine
Eligibility to join the Florida Writers Speakers Bureau
Members-only discounts
Opportunity for recognition for "Member Success of the Month"
Online networking in our Facebook group.

Member Types

CLICK TO JOIN - ADULT • LIFETIME • YOUTH • YOUNG ADULT

Adult Membership: $75/year

Lifetime Membership: $1000 Lifetime

In addition to the benefits listed above, Lifetime Members receive a free quarter-page ad (or discount on larger sizes) in each issue of The Florida Writer magazine (value $360 annually) and recognition on this website and in the magazine.

Young Adult Membership (Ages 18 – 22): $40/year

Youth Writers Membership (Middle & High School Students Ages 9 – 17) $25/year

In addition to the benefits listed above, youth members are eligible to attend NextGen Writers Experience at FloridaWritersCon and qualify for one free Royal Palm Literary Award submission.

Professional Membership

Open to book designers, graphic designers, editors, illustrators, writing coaches, printers, publishers, publishing coaches, marketing consultants, sensitivity readers, virtual assistants, website designers, and other professionals serving writers.

CLICK TO APPLY FOR PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Professional Member Benefits

A listing and full page on our website with information about your services
Free quarter-page ads in The Florida Writer magazine or discount on ad of another size ($60/ad)
Promotion in our monthly newsletter and on social media
An electronic membership badge for posting on your website and social media
All other benefits of “Adult/General” membership

Requirements for Professional Membership

Agree to comply with FWA's Standards & Practices.
Offer a free sample or product or a discounted service to members.
Applications are subject to approval.
Upon approval, we'll be in touch about promotional materials we'll need for posting.

Professional Membership $250/Year
FOR A LIMITED TIME, 30% DISCOUNT: $175/YEAR