The Writer Membership With FREE Contest Entries
Submit your best work to our contests and win prizes up to $1,000! The Writer VIP Members receive two FREE contest entries per year. If you’re a Plus Member, you receive one FREE contest entry per year. In addition, you’ll receive unlimited access to premium content on our website, and much more! Once you’ve signed up, return to our Contest Pages to take advantage of your first free entry.
What’s Included?
Whether you’re just beginning your writing journey or have several published books to your name, becoming a member of The Writer will help you seamlessly take your ideas from initial inspiration to final publication, granting you exclusive access to all the resources, tools, advice, and expert webinars you’ll need to successfully publish your work, market your writing, and stay ahead of the curve in the fast-changing publishing industry.
Writing Contests
Customers at the Member Plus level receive one complimentary entry per year for The Writer contest. VIP members get a complimentary entry for two The Writer contests per year.
eWorkshops & eGuides
All members can participate in upcoming live eWorkshops presenting advice on writing, editing, and publishing – all of which will include opportunities to get your writing and publishing questions answered by industry professionals. Additionally, members gain access to eGuides with topics ranging from seasonal contest roundups to tips for improving your craft.
Premium Content
Members at every level can enjoy full paywall access to expert tips, career advice, and hands-on instruction for navigating the modern publishing industry, plus search thousands of listings for agents, editors, literary magazines, publishers, and more to find the ones that are right for you.
Full Magazine Access
Get one year of The Writer magazine in both print and digital editions. In addition, receive access to two years’ worth of The Writer magazine digital back issues. If you’re already a subscriber, your subscription will be extended a year.
Special Discounts
VIP members obtain discounts to special events, our critique service, and other offerings from The Writer and selected partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: I ordered my The Writer subscription. Why have I not received my first issue yet?
It often takes some time for orders and magazines to travel through the mail. Please allow six to eight weeks for delivery of your first print issue. If you have subscribed to our digital editions and have not received your first issue, please email us at [email protected].
Question: How can I get assistance with my subscription?
If you would like to place an order, change your subscription or have a question, please contact The Writer customer service team:
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Phone: 877-252-8139
Outside the U.S.: 760-496-7575
Or manage your existing print subscription here.
Question: What is the difference between subscribing to The Writer magazine and becoming a member of The Writer?
Subscribing to the magazine, whether to the print edition, the digital edition, or both, will bring you each issue delivered to your home or inbox. Some membership levels also include magazine subscriptions, but have many more benefits as well.
Question: I already have a magazine subscription to The Writer. What happens to that subscription if I become a member of The Writer at a level that includes magazine subscriptions?
Your existing subscription will be extended by a year when you become a member at a level that include subscriptions.
Question: I’m having problems with a digital issue. Where can I get help?
If you need assistance with problems receiving or reading your digital copy, please email us at [email protected].
Question: How can I renew my subscription to The Writer magazine?
You can renew your subscription here.
You can also renew by calling:
Phone: 877-252-8139
Outside the U.S.: 760-496-7575
Question: Why am I receiving invoices or renewal notices for my subscription even after I already paid/renewed?
Very often your payment/renewal will cross in the mail with our notices. If you have already paid/renewed, please discard any notices that come afterward.
Question: How can I change the address or email address of my magazine subscription?
If you would like to place an order, change your subscription or have a question, please contact The Writer customer service team.
[email protected]
Phone: (877) 252-8139
Outside the U.S.: 760-496-7575
Or manage your existing print subscription here.
Question: How can I order a gift subscription or gift membership to The Writer?
Question: Can I buy copies of individual issues of The Writer?
Yes! You can buy current single copies and back issues here.
Question: Who do I contact with a question about The Writer membership?
For questions about your The Writer membership, please contact us at [email protected].
Question: Who do I contact with a question about The Writer contests?
For questions about The Writer contests, please contact us at [email protected].
Question: Who do I contact with a question about The Writer eWorkshops?
For questions about The Writer eWorkshops, please contact us at [email protected].
Question: Who do I contact with a question about The Writer critique service?
For questions about The Writer’s critique service, please contact us at [email protected].
Question: How can I submit an editorial question or comment?
For questions or comments about our articles, photos, or other editorial material, please contact us at [email protected].
Question: How do I submit an article or photo to be considered for publication?
To submit stories or photos for print or online consideration, or all social media questions, please contact us at [email protected].
Question: Who do I contact with a different question that's not listed above?
For questions not related to anything listed above, please email us at [email protected].