Are you an author looking to add professional writer affiliations to your resume, curriculum vitae, website, or promotional material?
Joining organizations in our profession can bring credibility, not to mention a lot of knowledge — especially for emerging authors who are just getting started (regardless of your age).
These types of memberships often include training, webinars, support, and even resources such as health insurance and legal advice. Explore the various organizations listed to see if the benefits are useful to you. Then sign up (dues vary) and enjoy the atmosphere, camaraderie, and the many offerings you’ll find in these professional writer affiliations.
Recommended Writer Affiliations
I’m a book editor, ghostwriter, journalist, and digital content creator, so my memberships may look different than yours, and the list below is just a sampling of opportunities to join. But take a look and see what fits your writing needs:
American Christian Fiction Writers
National Association of Memoir Writers
National Association of Independent Writers & Editors
Society of Professional Journalists
International Federation of Journalists
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Writers and Publishers Network
Fantasy & Science Fiction Writers
Women’s Fiction Writers Association
More Resources Coming!
I’ll be posting additional resources this month as well. For instance, you may need tips regarding social media and marketing, or help finding podcasts in which or be interviewed. You may need advice about publishing during the pandemic, or promoting your book at book signings.
***Link to publishing during the pandemic —> Pandemic Publishing — Launching Books During the Pandemic
I’ll try to cover all topics that are important to writers, especially since navigating the industry can be complex.
Let’s Connect
I genuinely enjoy consulting and collaborating with wonderful authors across many genres. Each project is so unique, and each voice so powerful. Whether the project involves a legacy book, autobiography, memoir, historical fiction novel, or a thriller, I’m here to help with book editing or ghostwriting services.
I also provide manuscript evaluations and help authors with book synopses and query letters to literary agents.
Email me at melaniesaxton@icloud.com, and let’s get started!