Membership

"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.

JOIN AS A NEW MEMBER

We are thrilled to have you as part of the club! If you intend to join Redwood Writers, but you don't know which membership level is right for you, scroll down to read about the available membership levels before using this link to fill out a new member application.

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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL

NOTE: The renewal period has passed. It will re-open again July 1, 2025. 

If you are already a member, the annual membership renewal period for the Redwood Writers branch runs July 1 – Sept. 30. 

If you don't renew during this period, you must join as a new member at the full price.

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.

Redwood Writers Membership Year (3)

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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