Why Be A Member?
The Dog Writers Association of America is a professional organization for those involved in creative endeavors that promote the interest of dogs. This includes, but is not limited to, writers, authors, journalists, publicists, bloggers, social media influencers, photographers, illustrators, and on-air personalities. Members share ideas as well as creative and professional techniques. The organization also sponsors an annual contest.
Cost of Membership
- $35 application fee
- A prorated amount of the $50 membership fee will be collected with the application fee, from date of application to March 1
- An annual renewal fee of $50 will be due on March 1
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Benefits of Membership
The Dog Writers Association of America strives to strengthen the careers of our members. Membership benefits include:
- Access to members only social media and digital networking opportunties, including a Groups.io email group and private Facebook group
- Press pass
- Subscription the our quarterly newsletter, Ruff Drafts. We invite you to submit content for publication, including an introductory bio to introduce yourself as a new member, opportunties to publish your writing, along with any exciting news you'd like to share in our "Member News" section of each issue.
- Discounted entry fees to the annual writing competition. Our annual contest honors writers, authors, bloggers, photographers, illustrators and publications in many categories – plus our special awards come with big cash prizes.
- Guest posting opportunities and book promotion through the DWAA "Talkfest" blog.
- Networking opportunities at our annual awards banquet.
- Listing in our member directory
- Membership pin