Michigan writers with traditionally published works demonstrating professional excellence are invited to apply for membership in Detroit Working Writers. Complete guidelines and instructions are on page 2 of the downloadable application form.
Applications are reviewed by the New Membership Committee and the full Board of Directors, whose decision is final. We are committed to inclusion and to consistent professional excellence, or the evidence of emerging professional excellence. Please send your very best samples (no pornography or erotica).
DWW requires a $25.00 by check or $30.00 via PayPal non-refundable fee as part of the application. If paying by check, enclose the check with your application materials. If paying by PayPay, click the link below.
Membership application is open from January 15 to March 15. Please note that you must have at least three traditionally published works in order to apply.
The link below includes a one-page application form and a one-page sheet of guidelines and instructions. Please print out the application form, complete it, and mail it with appropriate samples (no pornography or erotica) and your check (if applicable) to:
Detroit Working Writers
Box 323
Leonard, MI 48366
Click Here to Download the Application
Click here to pay the $30.00 application fee via PayPal. Michigan writers of all genres and skill levels are invited to apply for membership in Detroit Working Writers regardless of age, race, creed, religion or faith, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identification
Established Writer
Apply for Established Writer status if you have at least five pieces of impartially (traditionally) published work and a portfolio of single authorship or bylines.
Emerging Writer
Apply for Emerging Writer status if you have three to four pieces of impartially (traditionally) published work and one or more unpublished or self-published works
Student Member
Full-time high school and college students may apply. Students are to submit five writing samples that demonstrate emerging professional excellence.