"Writers helping writers" is our motto.
Whether you are a published author or have always wanted to write, there’s a place for you at Redwood Writers, a branch of California Writers Club.
California Writers Club is one of the oldest writers' organizations in continuous operation in the nation. Our members are poets, journalists, essayists, technical writers, and creators of genre and literary fiction, as well as editors, booksellers and others involved in related fields. We have joined together based on the common goal of educating ourselves in the craft and art of writing, and to learn the realities of getting our work published. California residence is not required.
Membership Requirements and Annual Dues
Redwood Writers offers various levels of membership.
Click on the tabs, below, to see how you would best fit into the membership.
ACTIVE
Requirements for Active Membership:
Active members are writers who produce works of:
- Fiction
- Nonfiction
- Memoir
- Poetry
- Plays
- Other forms of creative writing
Note: Along with writers who publish under traditional imprints, a writer who publishes his/her material under his/her own imprint will be considered a published author. A writer who publishes his/her material electronically will be considered a published author.
A completed online application is required.
Please refer to Redwood Writers Membership Qualifications (Rev. 12-31-2022) for a more detailed description of membership levels and qualifications. Read about club benefits by clicking here.
Dues:
- Jan. 1 – March 31: Discounted half-year dues for membership January - June, $42.50 ($22.50 RW membership + $20 one-time CWC fee)
- July 1 – Dec. 31: Regular dues, $65 ($45 RW membership + $20 one-time CWC fee)
Thereafter, annual renewal fee: $45
STUDENT
Requirements for Student Membership:
- Full-time students ages 8 to 22
- A completed online application.
Please refer to Redwood Writers Membership Qualifications (Rev. 12-31-2022) for a more detailed description of membership levels and qualifications. Read about club benefits by clicking here.
Dues:
Annual fee: $15 and no fee to attend monthly meetings
DUAL / JOINT
Requirements for Dual/Joint Membership:
This level of membership applies to those who are in good standing with another branch of the California Writers Club and wish to join Redwood Writers. A completed online application is required.
Please refer to Redwood Writers Membership Qualifications (Rev. 12-31-2022) for a more detailed description of membership levels and qualifications. Read about club benefits by clicking here.
Dues:
Annual fee: $25
Questions? Comments?
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If you didn't find the answer to your questions, please use this form, or send an email to the membership chair:
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