Join Us

There are three 'levels' of opportunity available to individuals and organisations seeking an association with writingWA and our activities. Please read the information below to decide which of these options is most suitable to you and/or your organisation.

  • Subscribe to our e-newsletter

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  • Join Literati

As a professional writing practitioner, joining Literati will provide you with the opportunity to promote your specific skills and/or publications within a database that can be easily searched by prospective employers.

It's free for both individuals and groups to register in the Literati database.

You can join by clicking here.

  • Membership of writingWA

Only groups are eligible to apply for membership of writingWA, and must nominate an authorised representative, who has voting right on their behalf and can be elected to the Board of Management. Membership is in two categories: Full Member and Associate Member.

The constitution defines these as:

  • Full Members may be any organisation, association, group or other body, whether incorporated or not incorporated, whose primary function is the engagement with Literature or Literary Activities. Full Members will have full voting rights and may nominate persons for election as members of the Board.
  • Associate Members may be any organisation, association, group or other body, whether incorporated or not incorporated, that has engagement with Literature or Literary Activities but where these are not a primary function of the body; or any other organisation, association, group or other body, whether incorporated or not incorporated; in any case that the Board shall approve for Associate Membership from time to time at its absolute discretion.

What membership of writingWA will give you:

  • Priority* access to writingWA's funding for projects such as Writers In Libraries, Country Writing Group Workshops, and Regional Writers' Festivals *membership is not a guarantee of funding
  • Specialist advice and support in all areas of writing and publishing
  • Partnership in projects custom-designed to enhance your goals
  • Fortnightly e-bulletin
  • Free statewide promotion of your organisation's writing-related activities via our website
  • Special rates for in-house publications such as the WA Writers Handbook
  • Access to writers of all kinds suitable for events, readings, activities, education and training. And, of course, writing!
  • Great discounts at selected cafes and bookshops for members of your organisation

Download a membership form (PDF) or contact us for more information.