Membership

Do you have a passion for writing or know someone who does?

A membership with the Manitoba Writers’ Guild is the perfect way to connect with Manitoba’s writing community, meet other writers, and participate in a wide range of programs, workshops, and events of interest to writers both writers and readers.

Our members include poets and graphic novelists, journalists and non-fiction writers, bloggers and novelists, and all points in between and beyond. Many of our members are just embarking on their writing careers, while others are award-winning authors with extensive publication histories.

The Guild welcomes writers of all writing styles, levels, and experience.

Benefits

Discounts, exclusive access to programs, free McNally Robinson Reader Reward Card, subscription discounts,
and more!

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Rates

See details about our rates for Regular, Youth, Student, Fixed Income, and Affiliate members.

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The Guild welcomes writers of all writing styles, levels, and experience. Join to get involved with your writing community!

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Member Spotlight

Manitoba Writers' Guild

February 12, 2023

Larry Verstraete

Writer and educator Larry Verstraete lives in Winnipeg. An author mainly of non-fiction books for young people, Larry began writing for youngsters while still teaching, drawing upon two strong interests for inspiration – science and true adventure. Those elements can be seen, something together, in the subjects Larry explores in his books as well as in his style of writing. Many of his published works are on scientific themes and utilize, to varying degrees, a …

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Member News

Death at the Point cover

April 7, 2024

An Enchanting Book Launch

By Steve Oetting

The energy in the room was palpable. In spite of the bitter March wind that whistled through the streets of the Exchange District, the room reserved at ArtSpace on March 17 was well-populated by members of the Manitoba Writers’ Guild with a shared fondness for the book’s author. It was the book launch of Andy Dutfield’s Death at the Point.

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book cover - the day I ceased to being by Kamal Malaker and Readers Favourite 5 stars award

December 31, 2023

Author’s New Book Receives a Warm Literary Welcome

Readers’ Favorite announces the review of the Non-Fiction – Memoir book “The Day I Ceased to Being” by Kamal Malaker, currently available at Amazon. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You can specify if the membership is for someone else when filling out the application form.

Directed donations provide sponsorships to individuals unable to purchase their own membership at this time.

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Fill out this online form, or email .

The Guild has a fixed membership year that runs from July 1 to June 30. Unless otherwise noted, all annual memberships are valid from July 1st of the current year to June 30th of the next year.   Our current membership rates are as follows:                

  • Regular (age 19+) & Affiliate (outside of Manitoba) – $65.00 CAD                
  • Youth (age 18 and under) – $10.00 CAD                
  • Student / Fixed Income – $30.00 CAD  

After choosing your membership rate, complete the online application form and make your payment.   All three membership types provide the same benefits to its holder, except youth members cannot vote at the Manitoba Writers’ Guild Annual General Meeting, board, or committee meetings.

  • Reduced rates on workshops and masterclasses
  • Eligibility for exclusive access member-only programs
  • Writer profile promoted on our website (optional)
  • Share writing-related accomplishments in our newsletter (optional)
  • Free Reader Reward Card from McNally Robinson Booksellers ($25 value)
  • Discounts on subscriptions to

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There are no pre-requisites! We welcome writers of all writing styles, levels, and experience.

The Guild has a fixed membership year that runs from July 1 to June 30. 

Unless otherwise noted, all annual memberships are valid from July 1st of the current year to June 30th of the following year.

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Writers of any level or interest can create a Member Profile on the MWGs website.

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