(Current Members – if you want to renew your membership, click here to go to the correct page.)

New Members

California residency is not a requirement. Submit an application as outlined below. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Membership Chair at membership@cwcmtdiablo.org.

Submit a New Member application form using the link below. You will need to determine your requested level of membership (see table below).
If applying for Active Status, provide links to qualifying published or written work.
Pay online through credit card or PayPal account, or a check payable to CWC/Mt. Diablo Branch for the appropriate dues and, if applicable, the Initiation Fee (depending on your membership level).

Membership Requirements and Annual Dues
CWC offers various levels of membership.

Click on the following tabs to see how you would best fit into the membership.

Requirements for Active Membership (if you are published):

Active level membership requires a completed online application. In addition, Active Members must demonstrate professional presentation of writing style, style, and graphics, and plans for distributing published materials by obtaining at least 15 points from the following point-weighted categories:

1.       Book published in the last 10 years (print, ebook, audio): 15 credits/points
2.      National Magazine/Newspaper/Literary Journal/trade magazine/Anthology (print or electronic):10 points (article, essay, newspaper column poem)
3.      Screenplay or Stage play: 15 points (whether sold or produced)
4.      Anthology (Non-National): 5 points (points may accrue if published in a different edition)
5.      Blog/Guest Blog: 3 points (one-time credit of 3 points for having a personal blog; points may accrue for guest blogs)
6.      Contest Wins: points vary (may accrue for different contests) i. National Writing Contest (e.g. Writers Digest) = 5 points ii. Local/regional Writing Contest = 3 points iii. Online ‘zine: 5 points

Dues:
First year dues: $65 ($45 + $20 one-time CWC initiation fee)
Thereafter, annual renewal fee: $45

Requirements for Associate Membership:

Unpublished writers may apply for Associate Membership. Associate Members may progress to Active Membership Status when they are published. See the Point System information under Active Membership.

Dues:
First year dues: $65 ($45 + $20 one-time CWC initiation fee)
Thereafter, annual renewal fee: $45

Requirements for Supporting Membership:

This membership level applies to those who wish to support Mt. Diablo, but are not interested in professional writing. This could include editors, librarians, agents, book sellers, publishers, producers, directors, and book illustrators. A completed online application is required.

Dues:
First year dues: $65 ($45 + $20 one-time CWC initation fee)
Thereafter, annual renewal fee: $45

Requirements for Dual/Joint Membership:

This level of membership applies to those who are in good standing with another branch of the California Writers Club and wish to join Mt. Diablo. A completed online application is required.

Dues:
Annual fee: $25

Requirements for Student Membership:

Full-time students ages 8 to 22; or
Older writers who can provide verification of full-time student status in an accredited school.
A completed online application.
If you are under 13 years of age, we need permission from your parent or guardian, to allow us to collect, store, and use, your personal information. This includes your name, address, email, phone, and the school you attend. Click here to provide your parent’s contact information and we will get in touch with them.

Dues:
Annual fee: $15.00 and no fee to attend monthly meetings

All writers are welcome to join in the classification appropriate to their current level of writing achievement. As achievements increase, members can advance from Associate to Active membership.

For more information, please contact Membership Chair at membership@cwcmtdiablo.org.