Tools
Resources for Writers
American
Medical Writers Association Northwest Chapter
The Pacific Northwest chapter of the American
Medical Writers Association helps members stay informed
about medical issues and develop skills and relationships
for working in this region. Annual symposium, quarterly
chapter meetings, and frequent informal coffee gatherings.
Association
for Women in Communications Seattle Professional Chapter
Association goals are to: promote the advancement of women
in all fields of communications; to work for the first amendment rights
and responsibilities of communicators; to recognize distinguished professional
achievements; and to promote high professional standards. (206) 654-2929
Federation of British
Columbia Writers
The Federation of British Columbia Writers is
a non-profit organization of professional and emerging writers,
writing in all genres from every region of the province.
PO Box 3887 Stn Terminal, Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z3. Tel: 604-683-2057
International
Association of Business Communicators/Seattle
IABC is a learning community for professionals
committed to improving the effectiveness of organizations
through strategic communication. Open to all communication
professionals. Meetings are monthly or bi-monthly in the
Puget Sound region. (206) 654-3400
National Association of Science
Writers Inc. Puget Sound Chapter
NASW was formally incorporated in 1955 with a charter
to
"foster the dissemination of accurate information regarding
science through all media normally devoted to informing the
public." Monthly e-newsletter, regional meetings.
National Writers Union
(NWU) Seattle Local
The National Writers Union (NWU) is an AFL-CIO Local, and
the only union in the country that represents freelance commercial
writers. Contract advice, health insurance, job bulletins,
and a network of grievance officers. Seattle (206) 282-9744
Northwest
Christian Writers Association
For published and aspiring writers. Goals are: supporting
and encouraging one another in a noncompetitive environment;
developing excellent, professional writing skills; encouraging
one another to live the Christian life and to seek His will
for our writing. Meets in Bellevue on the 1st Monday of the
month.
Northwest Independent
Editors Guild
A regional alliance of professional freelance
editors, whose members are developmental and substantive
editors, copy editors, and proofreaders. Bimonthly meetings
in the Seattle area to share experiences and skills, build
contacts, and socialize. 206-760-3348
Northwest Screenwriters
Guild
An organization dedicated to helping screenwriters
in the Northwest further their craft and careers. The NWSG
brings agents, managers, producers, and other Hollywood players
to Seattle to talk about the art and business of filmmaking,
the craft of writing, and the many ways to launch a career.
For established and beginning screenwriters.
Oregon
Writer’s Colony
A place for novice and professional writers
to receive peer support and encouragement. Monthly programs;,
conferences and workshops; writers’ retreats. P.O.
Box 15200, Portland OR 97293-5200 (503) 827-8072
Pacific Northwest
Writer’s Association
PNWA connects Northwest writers with each other and the publishing
industry. It encourages excellence in writers, diversity
in the writing community and partnerships with other arts
and services organizations. P.O. Box 2016 Edmonds, WA 98020-9516,
(425) 673-2665.
PoetsWest
PoetsWest coordinates a variety of reading venues, produces
a quarterly public performance of poetry, publishes an
anthology of the poetry for each quarterly performance,
and provides a network for poets and poetry. 206.682.1268
Puget
Sound Chapter of the Society for Technical Communication
Employment, learning and skill sharpening opportunities
promoted. Newsletter, annual competition, scholarships, seminars.
Monthly meetings third Tuesday in Bellevue
Renton Writers Workshop
Workshops are designed to improve our craft by writing
regularly, giving constructive criticism to manuscripts,
and sharing publishing information.
Renton School District Administration Building. First and
Third Thursday, September through June, 10am-12:00pm. Mary
Brockway (425) 255-5574 or Lola Gentry (206) 772-6291
Richard Hugo
House
The mission of Richard Hugo House is to build a vital
learning community that develops and sustains practicing
writers doing essential work. It is a place that nurtures
writers, readers and audiences of books, plays, films, and
brings innovative and effective writing education to people
of all ages and backgrounds. (206) 322-7030 1634 11 Ave,
Seattle WA 98122
Romance Writers
of America (RWA) area chapters - Eastside RWA
Eastside RWA is a place where both published and unpublished
romance writers will find encouragement, friendship, and resources
to hone their craft.
Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month in Bellevue.
P.O. Box 333 Bellevue, WA 98009
Seattle Romance Writers of America
(RWA)
The Greater Seattle area chapter holds monthly meetings,
has an extensive tape library, an on-line, monthly newsletter, and
is a great place to network with fellow members. So if you're looking
for a writing group to call your own, this is a good place to meet
fellow professionals who share the same interest in writing.
Seattle
Freelances
The purpose of the Seattle Free Lances shall be to promote
fellowship and to share information among professional freelance
writers, as well as to inspire the Membership to produce
and publish better work. If you would like further information
regarding Seattle Free Lances, you may contact info@seattlefreelances.org.
Seattle
Writers Association
SWA serves as a writers’ resource and information bank,
providing opportunities for you to meet fellow writers and
professionals in the writing world. Monthly meetings include
open announcements by members about achievements and information
about other writing groups, conferences, contests, markets,
and publishing trends.
Seattle
Writergrrls
A professional network for women writing and
working in current and emerging media. We encourage women
to mentor one another and to showcase their online writing
and editing skills on our Web site. Our discussion list,
regular meetings, and events serve to connect women for the
purpose of helping each other develop new skills, experience
career growth, and try new approaches with what and how we
write.
Sisters
in Crime (Puget Sound Chapter)
Sisters in Crime was founded in 1986 to "combat
discrimination against women in the mystery field, educate
publishers and the general public as to the inequities in
the treatment of female authors, raise the level of awareness
of their contributions to the field, and promote the professional
advancement of women who write mysteries”. For further
information about local monthly meetings, speakers, and membership,
contact Carol Thiel at ctthiel@gte.net or
Judy Morrison at 425-252-8028. Web site: www2.whidbey.net/sinc
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators - Western Washington
SCBWI is the only professional organization dedicated to serving the people who write, illustrate, or share a vital interest in children’s literature. Whether you are a professional writer, a famous illustrator, a beginner with a good idea, or somewhere in-between, SCBWI is here to serve you. Monthly professional meetings take place the second Tuesday of most months in Seattle. Blog, critique groups, annual conference, other events. Contact scbwiwa@scbwi-washington.org.
Society of Professional
Journalists Western Washington Pro Chapter
An organization for working journalists who
want to: raise professional standards across all media, ensure
public business is conducted and recorded openly, throw a
good party occasionally. The chapter's members come from
all areas of journalism, including television, radio, newspapers,
magazines, wire services and on-line news. For information
contact Jenny Z at jenny.zappala@reporternewspapers.com or
(425) 487-6798
Washington Poets
Association
The National Federation of State Poetry Societies
(NFSPS) is a non-profit organization, exclusively educational
and literary. It is dedicated solely to the furtherance of
poetry on the national level and serves to unite poets in
the bonds of fellowship and understanding. Annual meetings,
quarterly newsletter, poetry contests. Washington State Society:
Connie Hutchison, 13909 94th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034-1877,
jahutchiso@aol.comjahutchiso@aol.com
Western
Writers of America
Western Writers of America welcomes all published
writers who derive their livelihood, in whole or in part,
from writing about the land and the peoples of the American
West, past and present. Our membership includes novelists,
historians, essayists, journalists, poets, screen-writers,
and others.
Whidbey
Island Writers Association
Three writing groups (an evening group, and daytime north and south-end
groups)sponsored by WIWA, offer an opportunity to share work, gain
insight, and discuss the world of writing and publishing. Featuring
a friendly forum and useful critiques, these groups welcome writers
of every experience level. Contact 360-331-6714, e-mail writers@whidbey.com
Writers
Cramp
Writer's Cramp is a writing workshop run along modified Clarion
guidelines. We are looking for writers and aspiring writers
in Seattle and environs who are interested in improving their
skills in a constructive and friendly atmosphere. Our focus
is science fiction and fantasy, but we are open to exploring
and helping with virtually every other form of fiction. (206)
935-1128.
Writer's Group
Share ideas, writing techniques, and feedback with a supportive
group of writers of all levels and genres. Second and Fourth
Monday of the month at 7:00PM. Barnes & Noble 18025
Garden Way NE, Woodinville 425-398-1990
Last Updated: July 16, 2012
