Membership FAQ
Who can join MWSA?
Membership in MWSA is generally reserved for active duty military, retirees, or military veterans and their families. We also offer memberships to non-military personnel whose work includes military themes. While most members are authors, some are poets, performers and artists with the same military focus.
What are the benefits of membership?
MWSA membership allows you to...
- list your book/movie/etc. on our website
- receive a review from a MWSA reviewer, and if you wish enter your book into our annual awards contest (there is a $25.00 fee to enter)
- earn buckaroos for dues, conference fees, submissions to monthly magazine-Dispatches, and volunteering which can be used at annual buckaroo auction (See more about buckaroos at About Us.)
- have access to MWSA seminars, information, resources, and discounts
- opportunity to submit artwork, photography, essays, short fiction, novel exerpts, etc to annual MWSA Anthology
- Schedule of group and individual member events posted on web site.
- personal blog and participation in forums on a variety of topics
- participation in annual conference,
- fellowship with other members,
- receive email updates
- MWSA Writing Academy (Coming Soon!)
- Much, much more...
How do I join?
- sign up online
- send in a form via "snail mail"
How do I renew my membership?
- sign up online
- send in a form via "snail mail"
What are the options and cost for different terms/length of membership?
MWSA offers discounted dues payments for longer membership terms. You now have four choices for the term/length of you MWSA membership:
- One year membership - $40
- Two-year membership - $65
- Three-year membership - $90
Can I suggest that someone else join MWSA?
Yes, and we'd love to expand our membership. If you have someone in mind, please use our membership referral form under Contact Us to suggest a friend or colleague.
How can I find out when my membership expires?
Membership information is now available online. Log in as a member. Go to "My Account" at the top right of the webpage. Your membership status and date of expiry of your dues will be listed.
Can I sign up to receive updates on MWSA news and events?
Yes. As a dues-paying MWSA member, you can sign up to receive regular email updates with the latest information on MWSA News, and the calendar of events. Plus, our updates appear online. As a member, sign up to receive our "newsletter" by editing your profile and clicking on "Newsletter" tab.
Have another membership question?
Please use our contact page to let us know your question.