Sunday, November 08, 2015

Phil's Lists, Part 7: Organizations

Like any professional, writers belong to organizations for support, inspiration, ideas, and industry information. Below are some you might want to check out and some of which I have been or remain a member.

  1. American Society of Journalists and Authors for independent nonfiction writers and freelancers
  2. American Screenwriters Association for screenwriters
  3. Authors Guild for writers interested in publishing industry challenges
  4. Dramatists Guild for playwrights and librettists
  5. Education Writers Association for education writers
  6. Editorial Freelancers Association for freelance writers
  7. Poetry Society of America for poets
  8. Writers Guild of America West for screenwriters
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