Women Writing the West is an organization of writers and other professionals who write and promote writing about the West with emphasis on the experiences of western women and girls. We invite you to join our writing community. Membership is open to all persons, worldwide.
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Periodically, WWW sends all-member emails that are filled with noteworthy information. Since WWW communicates with its members exclusively through email, please add [email protected] to your contacts/safe-sender/whitelist, or the method you use to ensure inbox delivery of WWW emails. Additionally, for your convenience these emails may be accessed on the WomenWritingtheWest.org Members Only page by clicking on “Recent WWW Member Emails.”
- WWW is a supportive and welcoming community of writers and other writing professionals who share a passion for the stories of the Women’s West, and will happily answer questions, lend their expertise, and will motivate and celebrate with you on your writing journey.
- Learn how other writers work, and keep up with publishing industry news. Find support, encouragement and inspiration in a welcoming setting.
- Get answers to questions about research, writing, promotion, marketing, and giving talks and presentations.
- Receive monthly member email newsletters.
- Participate in the online community: JOIN the private member-only email group, SHARE your writing news through the Facebook page, and the WWW Blog, CONTRIBUTE to other WWW Social Media via INSTAGRAM.
- Attend the annual Conference to meet face to face, talk with agents, editors and publishers, and be inspired by speakers and panels. Past locations include Albuquerque, Denver, Seattle and Tucson.
- Anyone can enter their books in The WILLA Literary Award competition; enter your member-only short stories in The LAURA Short Fiction Award and anyone may enter their nonfiction published articles in The DOWNING Journalism Award.
- Share a link to your website.
- Join other members in your area for organized gatherings or simply meet for coffee.
- Volunteer—learn new skills and make friends.
- Enjoy the camaraderie and have fun!
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