Cat Writers' Association, Inc.

Professionals Writing, Publishing, and Broadcasting About Cats

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Are you considering becoming a member? We’re glad to meet you! 

Join the international, professional writer and content creator association that provides news, information, and education to the public on all aspects of cats!

CWA Membership Benefits

The Cat Writers’ Association, Inc. offers many benefits to you as a member:

  • Numerous networking opportunities through private CWA groups.
  • Our periodic newsletter, the award-winning MEOW, keeps you updated on official CWA business and tells you what your fellow cat writers, artists and other professionals are doing.
  • A press card to facilitate your attendance at cat shows and events (for professional members only).
  • A discount to enter the annual Cat Writers’ Association Communications Contest. The Contest recognizes outstanding cat writing (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and more), broadcasting, artwork, and photography.
  • A discount to attend CWA’s annual Writer’s Conference, which offers superb networking opportunities and professional guidance and advice from seasoned writers and other professionals.
  • A discount to attend CWA regional events.
  • Bi-weekly online meet-ups and other opportunities to make mutually beneficial professional contacts — and good friends!
  • News and tips on publishing opportunities and markets from other members.
  • Submit articles for publication in the CWA blog. Publishing articles for the blog puts your work in front of like-minded people who might not otherwise find your work. The blog includes helpful and informative articles, writing tips, market information to help you sell your work, and inspirational essays from seasoned writers and other professionals who communicate about cats.
  • Opportunities for promotion via CWA’s social media channels.
  • Inclusion in CWA’s Book List, which is available to the public.

Members of the CWA help contribute to the appreciation and welfare of cats by providing accurate news, information and education on all aspects of felines, their nature, health, care, and lore.

Want to know more about CWA members? Read interviews with our members in our CWA Blog.

New applicants are asked to submit:

  • work samples
  • dues ($35 membership and a $15 non-refundable processing fee)
  • a completed application

Before applying, please familiarize yourself with our new member submission guidelines.

Whether you write about cats, photograph cats, produce shows about cats, or celebrate cats in some other form of media, we invite you to the Cat Writers’ Association.

Take a positive step
in your professional development
by joining the Cat Writer’s Association TODAY!

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