Join the Organization
To remain a strong, vital organization, we need a committed, active membership. Show your pride in the Wisconsin literary arts by becoming part of the Council for Wisconsin Writers today.
We welcome new members. You need not be a writer to support this worthwhile endeavor; anyone who values the literary arts in Wisconsin and supports our goals is invited to join. Fill in this online application. If you’d prefer to mail in your application form, we also have a printable PDF application.
Membership Options:
Student | 15 / year |
Individual | 25 / year |
Family | 40 / year |
Bonus Plan | 100 / 5 years |
Associate | 100 / year |
Supporter | 250 / year |
Underwriter | 500 / year |
Lifetime Member | 1000 |
Benefactor | 10000 |
Note: Membership renewals are due before November 1 each year.
What does your membership provide?
Our activities offer literary professionals from around the state an opportunity to meet, mingle, and work together in pursuit of common goals. Other benefits of membership include:
- one free contest entry per contest year
- member pricing for Awards Banquet ticket
- the knowledge that you are supporting the work of Wisconsin writers
Pay Your Membership Dues Online
New and existing members may now pay their membership fees online. Just select the appropriate membership level and click on the Pay Now button. PayPal will handle the rest, even if you want to use a credit card.
Support the Council for Wisconsin Writers
In addition to our membership options, you can support Wisconsin writers by making a tax-deductible gift to the Council, a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization operated entirely by volunteers. Donations of all sizes are welcome and all funds go directly toward the encouragement of Wisconsin writers.
Individuals, businesses, or organizations who wish to endow a Wisconsin Writers Award may contact us for more information.
We also invite you to remember CWW in your will.
To arrange a donation by check, please contact our Co-Chairs:, Sylvia Cavanaugh or Ron Czerwien . If you wish to contribute online right now, click the Donate button and follow the subsequent directions. Thank you very much for your support!