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When you become an IWOC member, you join an organization of communications experts who derive a substantial portion of their incomes from freelance writing. You also join a community of writers who care about advancing the cause of independent writing and book writing, and who recognize the power and opportunities that result from professional fellowship, and who support each other in advancing their careers and dreams.

Top 14 BENEFITS OF JoinING IWOC!

  1. IWOC appears on the first page of Internet searches for "Chicago freelance writers." So...
  2. Clients will be more likely to find you, thanks to your IWOC profile.
  3. Access Writers' Line Job Board, plus the Job Sites page that  lists 50+ of the hottest Job Sites for writers and editors. (Many will feed select jobs to your inbox!)
  4. FREE admission to our monthly programs, always filled with business-boosting and skill-honing info.
  5. Can't make a meeting? Download the podcast and handouts/slides.
  6. Gain access to sample contracts, tools, rate survey results and much more!
  7. Make new contacts, be inspired by new ideas through networking opportunities.
  8. We'll toot your latest wins via far-reaching "Member News" e-blasts and Social Media platforms to reach over 1000 contacts
  9. Raise  your SEO ranking by contributing to Stet, IWOC's monthly blog
  10. Give advice. Get advice! We offer a free, volunteer mentorship program.
  11. Share thoughts, tips, get into discussion with fellow writers on our Member Forum.
  12. Members can get involved on committees -- great for enhancing people and business skill 
  13. Get Member Referral Rewards: 10% off your next membership renewal when you refer a new member!  Get 20% off if you refer 2 new members within a single year. Etc. 
  14. You won't find a nicer group of fellow pros who are eager to help you succeed.

Membership Levels

To serve the needs of the Chicago-area freelance writing and book author communities, IWOC offers two levels of membership:

  • Professional ($85/year)
    For writers who rely on freelance writing to provide a portion of their incomes; for book authors who enjoy being in a community whose goal is to help them succeed in their writing ambitions.
     - Get detailed listing in the Find a Writer member directory
     - Gain full access to members-only resources, including audio podcasts of all monthly programs, the Writers' Line job board, Job Sites, and mentoring program
     - Enjoy free admission to IWOC programs
     - Receive discounted admission to skill-building seminars
  • Student ($40/year)
    For anyone enrolled part- or full-time at a post-secondary institution
     - Gain partial access to members-only resources, including the mentoring program
     - Enjoy free admission to IWOC monthly programs

How to Apply

To apply for IWOC membership, click here. (For best results, please make sure to view and follow our application guidelines.

You can pay your dues online using either a credit card or PayPal account. As soon as your payment is confirmed and we have reviewed and approved your application, you will be notified of your membership activation and welcomed heartily into the IWOC fold.

Get 10% discount! If you attend one of our monthly meetings and join IWOC at that meeting (or up until midnight that night), you will receive 10% off your first year of membership. (Must attend the meeting to get the coupon code.)

If you have questions about any part of the process, please contact our membership manager, who will be more than happy to help.

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