How do I join?

Thank you for your interest in the Black Writers’ Guild! We invite highly qualified speakers, industry experts and specialists to provide presentations to our membership at no additional cost. Participate in our monthly meetings, attend Guild sponsored events, and receive free workshops, lectures, and briefings related to our charter. Published authors get numerous opportunities to sell their books at major area events.
Please send a check for $35.00 made payable to the Black Writers’ Guild of Maryland to the address below. This will cover your membership dues for one year. It helps us to bring in wonderful workshop leaders and plan showcasing events.
Treasurer
Black Writers’ Guild of Maryland, Inc.
P.O. Box 11481
Baltimore, MD 21239
As an alternative, you may hand-deliver your membership application and dues in person at one of our regular meetings, which are held the first Saturday of each month (September to June) from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Enoch Pratt Library/Pennsylvania Avenue Branch, 1531 W. North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21217.
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Contact Information:
Name:_________________________________________________________________________________
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City, State, Zip: _______________________________ Phone: ___________________________________
Email: ______________________________Your website (if applicable):____________________________
How did you hear about the Black Writers’ Guild?_______________________________________________
Please describe your writing interests below. In what genre do you write? _________________________________________________________________________________
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Are you a published writer?   ¨ Yes           ¨ No

If “Yes”, please list your publication (s):
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What is your primary reason for joining the Black Writers’ Guild?___________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________