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Should I join writers organizations? [closed]

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Closed by System‭ on Oct 28, 2019 at 16:42

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There are several professional writers organizations that people I know have suggested I join. The problem is they're rather pricey and I'm not sure what I'll get out of it.

Much of what they have are multiple services for writers who have completed manuscripts looking to shop them, and for writers with published books looking to help market them (some self-published, some traditionally published). In these cases it of course makes sense to wait until I'm in that category.

But they also have critique groups, online help, seminars, and other programs aimed at people (published already or not) who are in the creation stages of a new work.

One example is SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) which many online sources recommend (they focus on the US, which is where I live, but have a couple dozen international chapters too). Another example is SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America).

What are the advantages to spending money to join such groups?

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