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.
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Regular
$75.00Manitobans over the age of 18.
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Youth
$20.00Youth members cannot vote at the Manitoba Writers’ Guild AGM, board, or committee meetings.
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Student / Low Income
$40.00Manitobans over the age of 18 attending school or on fixed income.
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Affiliate Member
$75.00Resides outside of Manitoba and over the age of 18. Affiliate members cannot vote at the Manitoba Writers’ Guild AGM, board, or committee meetings.
The Guild has a fixed membership year that runs from July 1 to June 30.
New memberships purchased now apply to the July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 membership year, but you are welcome to enjoy membership benefits right away.
Unless otherwise noted, all annual memberships are valid from July 1 of the current year to June 30 of the following year.
Note: Payment can be made via e-transfer or credit card.
Unable to afford a membership at this time?
We offer sponsored Memberships when funds are available.
Want to know the perks?
All membership types provide the same benefits.
