International Women's Writing Guild

The International Women's Writing Guild (IWWG) was founded in 1976. It is a 501(c)3 non-profit writing organization. Its mission is to "empower women writers personally and professionally through writing."

The IWWG has been an official Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with special consultative status at the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 1998.[1]

The IWWG collects an annual membership fee from registered members. It offers workshops in person and online through its Digital Village.

Programs

The IWWG sponsors an annual week-long writing conference for women writers every summer, as well as a variety of regional events throughout the year. The summer conference centers around 30 different workshops, open readings for participants, and an art studio. Regional volunteers time to organize round table discussions in their local areas and offer mentoring to other writers. There are also day long retreats that take place around the country. No portfolio or experience is needed for these retreats.

While IWWG accepts members, writers do not need to be a member in order to attend these conferences and events. The membership does give access to discounts to the events, as well as opportunities to network and sell published work.[2]

Notable members

2018 Board of Directors:

  • Judy Huge, Board President
  • Laura L. Kieley, Board Vice President
  • Hope Player, Treasurer and Interim Co-Executive Director
  • Cathleen O'Connor, Secretary
  • Raquel Arrechea
  • Dorothy Randall Grey
  • Kelly Du Mar
  • Morgan Lett
  • Jan Phillips, Interim Co-Executive Director
  • Dixie King, Conference Coordinator
  • Marj Hahne, Communications Coordinator

References
  1. "List of non-governmental organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council as of 1 September 2016". undocs.org. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
  2. "Join - The International Women's Writing Guild". The International Women's Writing Guild. Retrieved 2018-02-19.
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