CAA Membership
Who Should Apply - Membership Benefits - Learning More - How to Apply
Who Should Apply For CAA Membership?
If you're serious…
If you are serious about your writing, you should be a member of the Canadian Authors Association.
Our membership includes authors, writers, poets, artists, musical composers, scenario writers, radio or television script writers, writers of other copyright material, individual publishers, booksellers, art dealers, dramatic producers, as well as members of a kindred class who are in sympathy with the objectives of the Association.
Visit a Branch Near You
We suggest that writers attend branch meetings in a location near them to learn more about the CAA and then make a decision on applying for membership. There is also the option to belong to the Virtual Branch or to remain a member-at-large.
Support for Writers
Besides the wonderful friendships you develop in the CAA there is the support you give to the Canadian writing community by supporting the management of a number of CAA Awards. The CAA has also provided leadership in the protection of copyright and electronic rights in Canada for writers.
A Remarkable History
You are also supporting the continuation of a remarkable history of achievements for writers in Canada.
For some insight into what the Canadian Authors Association has accomplished in the last 75 years view the CAA Objectives and History. Don't miss the section on CAA Achievements.
Benefits of CAA Membership
General Benefits
- The ability to network with writers from across Canada as well as at the local or provincial level. "Writers Helping Writers" is more than a motto, it is what you can expect from the CAA.
- New writers can develop their skills while established authors can find direction for their careers. Mentorships encourage and promote professionalism in Canadian writing.
- Support for Canada's most prestigious Literary Awards.
Discounts
- CAA members receive a discount on the cost of our annual CanWrite! conference offers seminars led by top Canadian writers, networking with other writers, an Awards Banquet, readings by CAA Literary Award Winners and much more.
- CAA members are eligible for a substantial discount on purchase of the 13th edition of The Canadian Writer's Guide, Thirteenth Edition: the Association's definitive handbook for Canadian authors.
- Discounts on attendance at CAA workshops, conferences and contests. Some contests are open only to CAA members.
Publications
Canadian Authors Association membership includes a subscription to National Newsline, our quarterly members-only newsletter (a $10.00 value) and many CAA branches produce a newsletter as well.
Markets & Forum for Concerns
- Access to members-only mailing lists and a Virtual Branch where you are able to share markets, broadcast concerns and ask questions of other CAA members.
- Current writing markets information is printed in our publications.
- A collective voice in speaking for Canadian writers in dealing with publishers, book vendors, various levels of government and the public.
- Help in dealing with copyright issues and a grievance process when you need it.
Marketing Opportunities
- You can have your writing-related website linked to our CAA Members' Sites to increase your exposure to potential markets and contracts.
- Those attending our annual CanWrite! conference have opportunities to speak with publishers about their work.
- Branch meetings provide additional opportunities to network and meet with those that can forward their writing career.
Learning More
Attend a Branch Meeting
Attend a branch meeting near you to find out more about the CAA. Members at the meeting will be able to answer your questions and help you fill out an application.
There is also a great deal of information about the CAA on this site including links to the CAA branches that maintain a separate branch Website. The answers to most of your questions can be found here. You might wish to look at our site index for the broad range of topics we cover.
Applying for CAA Membership
Join or renew your CAA membership.
www.canauthors.org/join/index.html
Updated March 13, 2009
