Why Join MWSA?
Membership Options
We have convenient membership term options—the longer the term, the greater the discount
1-year—$50
2-year—$90 (10% discount)
3-year—$120 (20% discount)
You can become an associate member for free, but you won’t be able to enjoy all the benefits listed below.
If you have questions, visit our FAQs page or contact our membership secretary
Member Benefits
▼ Join a community of writers with a connection to the military
- Wide range of interests and experience
- From first-time writers looking for guidance to...
- Authors with decades of experience and multi-thousand book sales
▼ Submit your book for Review and Award Consideration
- Membership required in order to have your book considered
- Recognition by MWSA review and/or award helps in your marketing and "brand-building"
- Your book receives a review
- Your book will be listed on our various social media syndication options:
- Awards granted for high-scoring books
- Get feedback from three reviewers
- Comparable paid reviews cost 3-10 times as much*
- Click here for more information
*Source: Comparison of IndieReader, Kirkus, Self-Publishing, and BlueInk Review sites (Review cost $195-$495).
▼ Network with fellow writers
- Online (see Writer Education below)
- In person (during our annual membership conferences)
▼ Get exposure for your book
- Website
- Dispatches magazine
- Allied social media sites
- Author interviews
- Press releases
- Newsletters
- Free library listing
- Book giveaways
- Review Swap program
- Promotional materials
▼ Sharpen your writing skills
- MWSA Writer Education
- Participate “live” in one of our writer education Zoom workshops
- Watch our previously recorded writer education videos at your leisure
- Join our cadre of volunteer reviewers
▼ Get feedback on your book or manuscript
- Formally, via our review and awards program
- Informally (from a fellow MWSA author), using our Beta Reader program
▼ Get published
▼ Take advantage of our informational offerings
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- Listings of publishers, editors, helpers
- Writers Education
- Various books, websites, and blogs to help with your writing
- Includes a submission form so you can share items of interest with your fellow MWSA authors
“Now What?” (series of articles providing details on MWSA benefits and suggested actions)
Tips and Tricks—articles with a wide variety of information to help during your writing, publishing, marketing, etc.
Zooming with MWSA—learn how to take advantage of Zoom
▼ Pay it Forward by helping others
- All the programs listed above require VOLUNTEERS; Pay it Forward by sharing what’s worked for you or by volunteering for any of our programs.
- We can always use your help!
“Authors are stronger when they exchange ideas, share resources, and support one another”
Who can join, and what is the cost?
▼ Membership Requirements
- An active member pays a prescribed annual dues and meets any of the following:
- Presently serving in the United States military,
- Served in the United States military,
- Is an immediate family member of one of the above, or
- Is an active writer of military related books and/or articles that do not disparage the United States military.
- Most of us are veterans—or spouses of veterans—but we're basically looking for people who care about our country and its military.
- Associate membership is free and allows folks to "test the waters" before joining and paying dues. However, our associate members don't get access to all our programs and benefits.
▼ Dues
- $50 per year with discounts for longer-term membership (see FAQs page for details)
▼ Okay, I'm convinced; how do I join?
- Just fill out our new member form
- Once you provide your contact details, you’ll be able to pay via secure online transaction.