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The National Writers Union— Helping Freelance Writers Succeed.

As a labor union and advocacy organization, the NWU is devoted to helping freelance authors, journalists, and literary and business writers succeed. We’ll show you how to find work, advance your career, get paid what you're worth, and protect your rights.

The Twin Cities Chapter of the NWU is one of the most active in the nation. We offer networking opportunities, professional development programs, professional advice referrals, plus the benefits of the national organization, including information on agents and magazine rates and contract advice.

Benefits for NWU Members in the Twin Cities:

The Twin Cities Local of the National Writers Union – known, within the Union, as Local 13 – has many successful book authors, journalists, poets, business writers, and technical writers among its members. Members include writers across the whole state of Minnesota, including a large contingent in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.

Writers join the NWU for a variety of reasons. Some join in order to receive contract advice or grievance assistance, for access to the national Job Hotline, or for "Media Perils Insurance," an affordable liability policy. Others are attracted to the many opportunities the union offers to enhance their professional development:

• Reduced rates for NWU-sponsored local seminars and conferences featuring nationally recognized speakers. Past conferences included "Ca$hing in: Writing Your Way to Financial Success"
• Reduced rates for activities co-sponsored with other organizations
• Chapter web site and newsletter

And then there’s the sheer joy of camaraderie, of finding a place where writers of every flavor can come together to befriend each other, help each other, learn from each other, and work together.

Full information on member benefits is available on the national NWU web site: www.nwu.org, or call 212-254-0279.

Twin Cities Chapter information is also available on this website and by e-mail at info@nwu-tc.org.

Contact us today to start enjoying the valuable expertise of the National Writers Union.