MEMBERSHIP
The Alexandra Writers Centre Society (AWCS) offers a wide variety of programs and services for writers of all skill levels. Many programs are free for members or at a discount. Our membership is annual. It starts from the month you join and will be valid for 12 months thereafter.
ADULT MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
YOUTH MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
The Alexandra Writers Centre Society (AWCS) offers a wide variety of programs and services for writers of all skill levels. Many programs are free for members or at a discount. Our membership is annual. It starts from the month you join and will be valid for 12 months thereafter.
ADULT MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- 25% Discount on courses and workshops - ONLINE and IN PERSON programming.
- Annual Writer in Residence Program - get a free manuscript consultation or talk about the writing life with an experienced writer.
- Free drop-in programs - online and in person - Lit Lunches, Free Fall Fridays, Weekly Write-In, Write Now, Roundtables in memoir, fiction and poetry.
- Manuscript Review Service - under services
- Author Development Program - under services
- Guest Speakers/Author Events/Social Events
- Author Support Program - see bottom of page.
- Come and write in our Literary Salon or host your own critique group - contact us for more details or to book a time.
YOUTH MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
- 25% discount on clubs, courses, workshops, and camps.
- A Frozen Frog Wand – a virtual wand that allows you to bring a friend to three different club or class meetings, or an event before the frog thaws and hops off. (workshops and camps excluded)
- Free admission to our centre for drop in programs such as critique groups, readings, social events, or just come to write during open writing times.
- The ability to take part in volunteer and leadership opportunities as well as occasional options to work with the larger creative community on bigger projects – a great way to flesh out that resume!
- Be the first to know about new and exciting programming including special presentations and feature workshops through our email newsletters.
- 25% discount on Manuscript Review Service
- One free manuscript consultation with our Writer in Residence
Other Services for Members
Author Support Program – This service is available to members after five consecutive years of membership. Whether you have a book launch coming up, a reading, or want to self-publish, AWCS can help. We can provide a venue for your launch (if space allows), or offer up to $500 to support your launch or other publishing endeavours. This is available once per 5 years and membership must be ongoing.
Have a book launch coming up, a reading, want to self-publish. AWCS can help. All you need to do is apply. Please contact Robin van Eck [email protected] for more information.
Author Support Program – This service is available to members after five consecutive years of membership. Whether you have a book launch coming up, a reading, or want to self-publish, AWCS can help. We can provide a venue for your launch (if space allows), or offer up to $500 to support your launch or other publishing endeavours. This is available once per 5 years and membership must be ongoing.
Have a book launch coming up, a reading, want to self-publish. AWCS can help. All you need to do is apply. Please contact Robin van Eck [email protected] for more information.
