San Francisco/Peninsula Writers
Membership
About us:
The San Francisco/Peninsula Branch of the California Writers Club is one of thirteen branches in the state organization. SF/Peninsula Branch is open to professional and aspiring writers and non-writing literary experts.
At our monthly meetings, members have the opportunity to meet authors, agents, editors and publishers and to acquire current techniques and information for the crafting and marketing of their work. The Club offers professional networking, mentoring and a variety of educational programs to its members. We facilitate the exchange of ideas between authors and provide inspiration through the camaraderie of fellow writers. Many of our members also enjoy reading their work at CWC Open Mic events at local bookstores.
Dues Structure:
New Membership |
$65 for both Active & Associate
Membership. After January 1, half-year dues: $42.50. This includes a $20 one-time processing fee. |
Renewal Membership: |
$45 per year. Annual dues are payable July 1st, of each year. |
Determining Level of Membership:
Active |
Open to professional writers who have been successfully published. Prospective members must submit a clip of a published work to the membership chairperson for evaluation. |
Associate |
Open to aspiring writers working to hone their craft. Publication is not a requirement for membership. Prospective members at this level must submit a writing sample to the membership chairperson for evaluation. Associate members also include non-writing literary professionals - agents, booksellers, publishers, producers, directors and book illustrators. |
Both Active and Associate members are members at the branch and state levels.
Voice Mail Line:
(650) 615-8331
For further information about our programs and activities, please leave your name and phone number on the CWC SF/Peninsula Branch voice mail line and our representative will call you.
Mail the completed application form with required dues (either full year: $65 or Half year: $42.50) payable to CWC-SF Peninsula Branch and the required writing sample to:
California Writers Club - SF / Peninsula Branch
ATTN: Membership Chair
PO Box 853
Belmont, CA 94002-0853