"WFWA matched me up with three other aspiring writers. We committed to sending around 20-page portions of our novels and discussing them on a regular basis. It was a magic combination. Despite major health issues and family upheavals, we kept our commitments to each other. One of us even landed a major deal. My own work became much more solid. The critique group is my life raft for finishing, and now querying, this work-in-progress. Thank you to our WFWA Critique Group volunteer matchmaker!"

Victoria Hamilton

WFWA Member Since 2022

"I am a new member. I was amazed at all the resources that were immediately made available to new members. Since I have arrived I have found everyone extremely friendly and helpful. I have joined some special groups related to my writing style and genre and they have all been very useful. I also became a part of a pitch event which gave me access to a large number of agents to pitch my first novel. I really appreciate this community!"

Karen Hildebrandt

WFWA Member Since 2025

"After a long stretch of working on other writing projects, I recently went back to the very incomplete draft of my second novel. I needed motivation to keep plugging away because it wasn't at any kind of a "fun" stage yet—it all felt hard. So I started attending the WFWA Writing Dates several days a week, and they've provided the low-key accountability I need to stay focused and dig back into the story. It's been a couple of months and I'm finding the fun again! I'm very grateful to WFWA for helping me get back into my book."

Mary Hawley

WFWA Member Since 2016

"I feel like my writing life really took off once I joined WFWA. I've made so many friends through my involvement in the organization and all the resources that are available have really helped my craft. This organization has been an absolute game changer for me."

Marsea Nelson

WFWA Member Since 2020

"My day is not complete without showing up to at least one WFWA writing date. Not only does it provide accountability but also community in what can be a very lonely career. This group of women is so supportive and knowledgeable. On the day after I received some tough feedback on my work, I got people reaching out to me with both tangible advice and loving understanding. It's an incredible place to connect, find support and be inspired to keep going."

Laurel Morales

WFWA Member Since 2024

"I've been attending Writing Dates for the last couple of years, and they've transformed my writing practice from a solitary venture occurring at haphazard times to a productive, scheduled, prioritized daily event that occurs with writing "colleagues" who feel like friends and mentors. The community is generous with information and advice, and it welcomes writers at all levels, from newbies to seasoned authors who've published multiple books. Another great feature is that there are multiple writing zooms a day, to accommodate diverse schedules and time zones."

Nicholette Anand

WFWA Member Since 2023

"The WFWA provides connection and community. As a writing entrepreneur, members of the WFWA have helped enormously to educate me through networking, conferences, and courses. It is an honour to connect with these amazing women writers who model best practices by promoting each other, celebrating all measures of success, and sharing their wisdom."

Donna Curtin

WFWA Member Since 2022

"WFWA provides many valuable programs for writers, but the most rewarding benefit of being a member is the sense of community I gained when I joined the daily write-ins. Writing can be lonely. Writing with others who understand makes it so much better."

Gabi Coatsworth

Author, The Brentford Novels

WFWA Member Since 2019

"I attended the 2025 Virtual Summit and was blown away by the quality of the content. So often events focus more on foundational elements for newer writers, but the Virtual Summit provided truly worthwhile, more advanced learning. I've been able to level up not just my craft, but how I think about my career. They had such high caliber presenters—I mean Jane Friedman and Kathleen Schmidt, wow!—not to mention the incredible author presenters. As a mom with younger kids it isn't always possible to travel for events, and I loved that I was able to learn and connect with a quality conference from home."

Sarah Berke

WFWA Member Since 2021

"Of all the benefits of being a WFWA member, the daily write-ins stand out. At least two scheduled write-ins a day, 365 days a year--and yes, every holiday is covered. Make friends, ask questions, chat with others about the writer's life, and write for 90 uninterrupted minutes. You won't regret making the WFWA write-ins part of your weekly or monthly writing schedule. See you online!"

Virginia McCullough

Author, Amber Light

WFWA Member Since 2014

"The writers I've met through WFWA are my community, my coworkers, and comrades-in-words."

Carla Damron

Author, The Weird Girl, a Georgia Thayer Novel

WFWA Member Since 2014

"WFWA has shaped me into the award-winning writer I am today. At the write-ins, I made friends who picked me up when I became discouraged. Webinars, pitch sessions, and critique groups gave me the insights necessary to hone my skills. Thanks, WFWA! I couldn't have done it without you."

Marie W. Watts

Author, TOUGH Trail Home

WFWA Member Since 2020

"I always advise new writers to become active in a community like WFWA. As a long-time member and host of the organization's podcast, I truly value WFWA, knowing it's been an integral part of my success as an author, from valuable friendships to inspiring craft talks to a support team that has been through thick and thin for me."

Maggie Smith

Author, Truth and Other Lies

WFWA Member Since 2015

"I love Writing Dates and the opportunity to pop in EVERY day—sometimes multiple times a day—to be in community and to devote to the creative process has been transformative for my writing and my experience. The group is always beyond inspirational, always willing to cheer you on, share tips and strategies, and do the work."

Brionni (Bri) Nwosu

Author, It's The Wondrous Life and Loves of Nella Carter

WFWA Member Since 2022

"Being part of WFWA has been a game-changer. It means having access to writers who've been there. I've met so many writers who are always ready to help, listen, or cheer me on. It's more than a network — it's a community that reminds me I'm not doing this alone."

L.L. Kirchner

Author, The Queenpin Chronicles

WFWA Member Since 2023

"Months from the end of a publishing contract, I realized it would be best for me and my novel to take the rights back and re-publish independently. Scary decision. Unsure how to do this, I put out a simple request on WFWA Facebook for advice. The response was tremendous and supportive from authors who had decided to leave their publisher and go it alone. They were beyond generous in their advice which gave me 4-5 months to prepare, learn new software, and set up an independent re-publication. Thanks to the WFWA Community, my work is on a better path and gaining readers!"

Janet Roberts

Author, What Lies We Keep

WFWA Member Since 2019

"None of my books would have made it without the HUGE help I received by joining WFWA. What a wonderful association."

Jill Hannah Anderson

Author, After We Break

WFWA Member Since 2013