Demonstrate your support for WA’s literary community by becoming a member of the state’s peak body for writing.
Promote Your Profile
Increase your visibility by promoting your books, services, events, programs, workshops, competitions, and other initiatives through Writing WA’s noticeboard, newsletter, social media channels, and member networks. Additional option to list your services in the Literati Directory.*
Discover Opportunities
Discover professional development, events, workshops, grants, competitions, residencies, and calls for submissions through Writing WA’s member communications. Be the first to access Writing WA programs like Love to Read Local.
Connect with Others
Build connections across WA’s writing community by joining a network of writers, publishers, editors, booksellers, libraries, and writers’ centres.
Stay Informed
Keep up to date with industry news, advocacy, policy changes, and sector developments from Australia’s writing community.
Shape the Future
Become a part of the collective voice advocating for WA’s literary community. Participate in member consultations and vote at the Annual General Meeting.
Writing WA offers two membership options, both providing access to the same range of member benefits:
Apply to join as an Individual member $55/year
Apply to join as a Corporate member $135/year
*Optional paid subscription to the Literati Directory
The Literati Directory is a platform for individual writers, illustrators, editors and book designers resident in Western Australia wanting to promote their publications and professional services to the marketplace.
To feature in the Literati Directory you will need to have achieved one or more of the following:
- Publication – in any genre, with at least one full length work or three short works currently available; and/or
- Accreditation with Institute of Professional Editors (IPEd); and/or demonstrated experience as a manuscript assessor; and/or
- Demonstrated experience as a workshop facilitator, writing tutor or mentor.
Optional Extra – Apply for Literati Directory Subscription $100/year
