Join IWOC

When you become an IWOC member, you join an organization of communications experts who derive a substantial portion of their incomes from freelance writing. You also join a community of writers who care about advancing the cause of independent writing, who recognize the power and opportunities that result from professional fellowship, and who support each other in advancing their careers.

Membership Levels

To serve the needs of the Chicago-area freelance writing community, IWOC offers three levels of membership:

• Professional ($95/year)
  Writers who rely on freelance writing to provide a portion of their incomes
   - Detailed listing in the Find a Writer member directory
   - Full access to members-only resources, including audio podcasts of all monthly programs, the Writers' Line job board, Job Sites listing and           mentoring program
   - Free admission to IWOC programs 
   - Discounted admission to skill-building seminars
• Associate ($70/year)
  Writers who are interested in pursuing a freelance writing career and/or anyone who wants to connect with freelance writers
   - Contact-only listing in the Find a Writer member directory
   - Full access to members-only resources, including audio podcasts of all monthly programs, the Writers' Line job board, Job Sites listing and mentoring program
   - Free admission to IWOC monthly programs, be they on Zoom or in person 
• Student ($40/year)
  Anyone enrolled part- or full-time at a post-secondary institution
   - Partial access to members-only resources, including the mentoring program
   - Free admission to IWOC monthly programs 

How to Apply

To apply for IWOC membership, click here. (For best results, please make sure to view and follow our application guidelines. 

Note to Professional Members: Once you get to the page where you select all your listings, tally them up and then please be sure to check the correct package (0-5 listings, 6-10, etc.). Packages are listed right under the list of Specialties. The total payment amount will then be automatically calculated when you hit "Next."

You can pay your dues online using either a credit card or PayPal account. As soon as your payment is confirmed and we have reviewed and approved your application, you will be notified of your membership activation and welcomed heartily into the IWOC fold.

Get 10% discount! If you attend one of our monthly meetings and join IWOC at that meeting (or up until midnight that night), you will receive 10% off your first year of membership. (Must attend the meeting to get the coupon code.)

Should you have questions about any part of the process, please contact our membership manager, who will be more than happy to help.