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CREATE an open and inclusive community of authors, journalists, and other writers;

INFORM, EDUCATE AND SUPPORT its members in the business and craft of writing and help them succeed in a rapidly changing environment; and

ADVOCATE for writers on key local and national issues.

A love for writing is the only requirement to join. If you're not yet a member, we'd love to have you. AIW membership starts at just $100/year for students and seniors (with valid ID), and $125/year for regular membership. Click to join online.

Doing a Low-Residency MFA: Pros and Cons

March 30, 2011

Welcome back to American Independent Writers! We can tell you’ve been here before…so can we assume you’re a member? If so, great! If not, we’d love to have you. Consider this your personal invitation to join — or renew your existing membership.Monday, April 4, 2011
7:00 p.m.
FREE for AIW members and non-members
AIW Office
Suite 701
1001 Connecticut [...]

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New York Writers Workshop : Pitch Conferences for Writers of Non-Fiction and Fiction : Registration Now Open!

January 9, 2011

New York Writers Workshop : Pitch Conferences for Writers of Non-Fiction and Fiction : Registration Now Open!
New York Writers Workshop hosts three-day Pitch Conferences in New York for writers of non-fiction and fiction. Participants polish their pitches with the help of conference leaders, then present them to three different editors from major New York publishing [...]

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You’re Invited! James Joyce Birthday Party!, Wednesday, February, 2, 2011

December 12, 2010

You’re Invited! James Joyce Birthday Party!, Wednesday, February, 2, 2011
Under the aegis of the Harvard Club of Washington DC and American Independent Writers, there will be a gathering of existing and would-be Joycomaniacs to celebrate Jim’s 129th birthday, particularly significant since 129 is the sum of the first 10 prime numbers (and the product of [...]

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AIW 2010 Holiday Happy Hour, Monday, December 13

December 12, 2010

AIW 2010 HOLIDAY HAPPY HOUR, Monday, December 13
Put away your “to do” list and postpone your errands to focus on what’s truly important this holiday season, connecting with your fellow AIW friends and meeting new ones. Join the Board of Directors and members of American Independent Writers for a social evening celebrating writers and the writing [...]

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Writer/Editor Event: Editorial Inspiration’s EDITING 101, November 6, 2010

October 14, 2010

Writer/Editor Event: Editorial Inspirations’ EDITING 101, November 6, 2010
 November 6, 2010 • 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Comfort Suites
10601 Telegraph Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
804.262.2000
 
Editorial Inspirations will be hosting this specialized class designed for those who are in the editing industry (or who want to become freelance editors). This hands-on, interactive, one-day class will provide detailed discussions [...]

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AIW Pubspeak: THE FRENCH REVOLUTION: A NOVEL by Matt Stewart, October 25, 2010

October 7, 2010

AIW Pubspeak: THE FRENCH REVOLUTION: A NOVEL by Matt Stewart, October 25, 2010
Matt Stewart will hoist pints and dish on his debut novel, The French Revolution, touching on:

How and why the historical French Revolution has anything to do with the modern-day San Francisco family saga he wound up writing
The challenge of weaving five different plot [...]

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