The Academy of American Poets: In addition to benefits for writers, The Academy of American Poets encourages the study and writing of poetry at college and universities and ensures the success of National Poetry Month, poetry readings, high school workshops, and other programs designed to build a larger, more devoted readership for this essential part of our culture.

American Library Association: Professional support through active national programs in legislation, intellectual freedom, standards, research, technology, and more.

American Screenwriters Association (ASA): A national non-profit organization committed to the support and advancement of all screenwriters. They welcome interested individuals from around the world who are pursuing the writing of feature, documentary, large format and other forms of film making.

American Society of Journalists and Authors: The American Society of Journalists and Authors is the nation's leading organization of independent nonfiction writers. The Society includes more than 1,000 leading freelance writers of magazine articles, trade books and other forms of nonfiction writing who have met ASJA's exacting standards of professional achievement.

The Children's Literature Association: Membership in the Children's Literature Association is open to both individuals and institutions.

EPIC: The electronically published Internet connection.

Horror Writers Association: HWA organization issues a regular newsletter, presents the Bram Stoker Awards, and provides members with the latest news on paying markets.

Novelists, Inc: Keeps its members connected, communicating, and well-informed while striving to better the status of fiction writers.

Romance Writers of America: The Voice of Romance, RWA is a non-profit professional/educational association of 9,500 romance writers and other industry professionals.

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America: Over 1200 science fiction and fantasy writers, artists, editors, and allied professionals are members.

Sisters in Crime: Sisters in Crime exists to combat discrimination against women in the mystery field, educate publishers and the general public as to the inequalities in the treatment of female authors, and raise the level of awareness of their contribution to the field.

Western Writers of America, Inc: Founded in 1953 to promote the literature of the American West and bestow Spur Awards for distinguished writing in the western field.

Women Writing the West: A non-profit association of writers and other professionals writing and promoting the Women's West.

The Writers Guild of America: Represents approximately 8,000 professional writers who, since 1933, have created your favorite movies, television shows and many of your favorite interactive games.

World Science Fiction Society: An unincorporated literary society.