Join the Florida Writers Association

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

Achieve

  • Win recognition; enter the prestigious Royal Palm Literary Awards contest.
  • Be recognized for "Member Book of the Month" or "Member Success of the Month."
  • Be appointed to a leadership role as a committee chair, writers group leader, or other volunteer.

Connect

  • Join a local Writers Group for discussions, critiques, and learning opportunities.
  • Meet authors, agents and other publishing industry professionals at conferences and events.
  • Receive discounted advertising rates & free announcements in The Florida Writer magazine.
  • Enjoy networking online in our Facebook group.

Learn

  • Attend workshops, panels, and one-to one meetings with industry pros at our annual conference.
  • Receive The Florida Writer digital magazine six times per year.
  • Hear from industry professionals in the Florida Writer Podcast.

Publish

Member Types

CLICK TO JOIN - ADULT • LIFETIME • YOUTH • YOUNG ADULT
  • Adult Membership: $59/1 year • $89/2 years •  $124/3 years • $49.00 renewal
  • Lifetime Membership: $750 Lifetime

Lifetime Members receive a free quarter-page ad (or discount on larger sizes) in each issue of The Florida Writer magazine, and recognition on this website and in the magazine.

  • Youth Writers Membership (Ages 9 – 17) $15/1 year

Youth members are eligible  to attend our annual NextGen Writers Experience; receive one free Royal Palm Literary Award submission; and are eligible to apply for our  FWAY Scholarship.

  • Young Adult Membership (18 – 22): $25/1 year


NEW! 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
  • One free quarter-page ad in The Florida Writer magazine or discount on ad of another size ($60 value)
  • Announcement 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