Membership

Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Gold Coast Writers’ Association.

Our aim is to support and encourage writers of all levels, and across all genres.

We welcome writers and readers to network, engage, share learning experiences, and connect with a wider audience.

As a financial member of the Association, you will be entitled to:

• Attend monthly meetings at the discounted members’ price of $5.
• Participate in interesting and interactive workshops.
• Gain knowledge and information from experienced guest speakers and published authors.
• Receive the monthly digital newsletter, where you can contribute and share your news with fellow writers.
• Receive access to the ‘Members Only’ page which has recordings of previous workshops and other useful writing resources.
• Promote and sell your book or books through associated avenues.
• Receive members’ rates at all GCWA special events.
• Network and collaborate with individuals across all levels of writing, and the publishing process.
• Benefit from opportunities to meet and socialise with like-minded people in a friendly environment.

And for 2022 we have a new and exciting offer for all members renewing or joining the Gold Coast Writers Association

A free membership to Somerset Storyfest!

The Somerset Storyfest membership programme includes the following benefits:

– 1x piece of Storyfest merchandise. Your choice of a hat, drink bottle or coffee cup 
– Exclusive preview to our annual festival programme
– Early bird tickets to all events all year 
– 10% discount on tickets all year, including catered events 
– 10% discount at the festival bookshop 

If you would like to take advantage of this offer and become a part of this vibrant and growing community, the initial joining fee is $45 for 12 month’s membership and the annual renewal is $40 or $99 for 3 years.

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To apply for or renew your annual membership, please read the GCWA Member Responsibilities.

ONLINE: To complete an online membership application, please click on this link

PAPER : Print and complete the GCWA Membership Form.

Bring the completed form with payment to the next GCWA meeting. Cash and EFTPOS payments are preferred. Any cheques are to the Gold Coast Writers’ Association. You may also post the completed GCWA Membership form and cheque to: Gold Coast Writers’ Association, The Secretary, P.O. Box 3235, Robina Town Centre, Qld 4230

Please email the Membership Secretary on gcwa.membersec@gmail.com with any queries.

The GCWA Constitution document is available for your perusal at the following link: GCWA Constitution.