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, available at the link listed below.
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 five traditionally published works in order to apply.
The link below will include 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 to:
Detroit Working Writers, New Membership Committee, P.O. Box 70987, Rochester Hills, MI 48307.
Applications postmarked before January 15, 2020 or after March 15, 2020, will be discarded.
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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 had at least five pieces of impartially (traditionally) published work and a portfolio of single authorship or bylines.