• Be a part of the Los Angeles writing community of published and aspiring writers, one of the largest in the country, where you can meet others with similar interests.

• Learn more about the craft of writing from other members and our informative guest speakers.

• Increase your visibility as a dedicated writer, and therefore your chances for publication and success .

• Learn more about the business of writing, from query letters and proposals, to working with agents, editors and publishers.

• Join critique groups to have your work-in-progress reviewed by your peers, and get constructive comments (our critique guideliness aim to protect you and your work).

• Learn new techniques to improve your craft, from getting ideas organized to getting started; from dealing with writers block to editing your second and third drafts. And much more.

• Have your work published in the GLAWS newsletter and on our website.

• Stay informed about upcoming writer's conferences, workshops and other industry-related events.

• Participate in live discussion groups and in our online forums where you can share your knowledge and learn from others.

• Get information on the publishing industry, from print-on-demand to the growth of small presses; from new ways to self-publish in print and online.

• Grow as a writer-in-community in a fun and exciting environment at our twice-a-year parties, book exchanges, and open mic forums!

• Post your Profile and Bio (with photo and links to your website & email) on the GLAWS searchable website seen worldwide.

• Get exclusive access to the Member's Only section of the GLAWS website with forums in your areas of interest, and additional inside information.

• And much more!

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GLAWS is in the process of chartering with the California Writers Club. Should this happen, you will also be entitled to:

• Receive the statewide California Writers Club newsletter, the Bulletin.
• Receive a statewide directory of CWC members.
• Join other branches at a substantial discout.
• Participate in the California Writers Conference. For many years the California Writers Club has sponsored a summer weekend conference at Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, near Monterey. This prestigious event covers all aspects of writing and publishing. To recognize and encourage new talent, the Club holds a contest open to nonmembers.