Join The London Writers Society

Become an official member of London, Ontario’s writing community! You’ll enjoy access to special events, workshops, critique groups, and other resources to hone your craft.

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Membership Benefits & Pricing

Two affordable options, one community

The London Writers Society offers two membership options for authors and writing enthusiasts. Dues cover room rentals, speaker honoraria, website maintenance, and other activities.

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Best Value

Full Membership$25

per year

Monthly Meetings

Guest Speakers

Group Exercises

Workshops

Research

How To Articles

Author Days Events

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Associate Membership$10

per year

Research

How To Articles

Author Days Events

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How to Join the LWS

It’s easy to join or renew. Choose one of the following steps.

Website eStore
By using the “Buy Now” buttons found beneath their preferred membership option in the membership pricing table above, you can enrol in the LWS on our website!
In Person
Attend one of our monthly general meetings and join on the spot by cash, cheque or e-transfer.
Mail a Cheque
Send a cheque (made out to the London Writers Society) to;

c/o Ron Cougler, President
21-500 Lakeview Drive
Woodstock, ON, N4T 1W4

Please provide contact details, including Name, Address (for delivery of membership card), Email Address (for delivery of newsletters, etc.), and Phone Number. Please also indicate if this is a new membership, or a renewal.
Electronic Funds Transfer
Send an e-transfer to [email protected].

LWS FAQ

Below are answers to some of the most common questions we get asked by current and prospective members. If you have a question that isn’t answered below, please email us at [email protected].

Will you read my novel and tell me what it needs? Will you help me find a publisher or agent?
Unfortunately, we cannot provide free editing services or act as agents or publishers. We are like you–people busy with our own projects.

However, receiving individual help with your work via personal contacts you may make at the London Writers Society is one of the fundamental attractions of our creative community. In particular, our members who join critique groups and participate wholeheartedly find a community happy to give opinions and advice.
Is there a policy of copyright and non-disclosure? I am assuming that those who attend adhere to a policy of copyright and non-disclosure? Or else those in attendance would not provide a very open discussion of ideas, or story lines. Or does one take one’s chances?
We believe the feeling of mutual encouragement, peer support and pride within the society is too strong for members to ever want to use another’s work. You’ll find that — as our members work together, help each other, and support each other’s goals of getting published — the bond between us becomes very strong.

Moreover, in this era in which publishing is such a challenge, the danger that someone is going to overhear someone else’s opus and rush off to publish it is not really very high.
Are there requirements I need to meet in order to join the society? Are there prerequisites to joining? Or just a desire to write or discuss writing?
The London Writers Society is very inclusive–we welcome everyone interested in writing. The society exists for the benefit of all writers and all people interested in writing, in all genres of writing, at all levels of their development. There are no prerequisites or requirements. Do not feel disqualified from joining because you do not feel you are a ‘true writer’ or because you are just starting out — while it’s true that many of our members are widely published, many are complete beginners or are people just interested in the writing field. All are welcome!
Is there a cost to join the society?
Membership in the London Writers’ Society is only $25 per year. This supports the society’s activities, which are coordinated by the elected executive committee of member volunteers. There is also an Associate Membership ($10 per year), a scaled-down version of our Full Membership for those who do not want to attend meetings, or unable to attend meetings. See our membership Tab for more details.