Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
     Script library, Academy Players Directory and listings for industry events.
American Business Media
     ABM is the industry association for business-to-business information providers, including producers of magazines, CD-ROMS, web sites, trade shows and related products.
American Communication Association
     Academic organization that offers members many benefits.
American Crime Writers League
     The ACWL was formed in the late 1980s by a group of writers who wanted a private forum to exchange ideas and interact with other writers.
American Christian Fiction Writers
     A group whose mission is to encourage the writers of Christian Romance and Woman's Fiction, loosely termed as Inspirational Fiction today by many booksellers...
American Medical Writers Association
     AMWA was founded in 1940 to help medical authors improve their writing skills.
American Screenwriters Association
     Nonprofit group promotes and encourages the public's participation in and knowledge of screenwriting as a literary art form.
American Society of Business Publication Editors
     Founded in 1964, the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) is the professional association for full-time and freelance editors and writers employed in the business, trade, and specialty press....
Association of Music Writers & Photographers
     Membership provides exclusive publication guides, surveys, reports, and access to publications currently under production - Plus networking opportunities and more.
Association of Personal Historians
     This non-profit professional association was developed to provide assistance to people wanting to preserve life stories and memories.
Association of Solo Professionals on the Web
     ASPOW provides training, support and networking opportunities for self-employed coaches, consultants, trainers, writers, speakers, and other professionals who want to build a private practice and a passive income.
Catholic Writer's Guild Online
     A network of Catholic writers devoted to communicating the Catholic Faith through literature. Catholics interested in writing and critiquing fiction, poetry, plays and scripts, and non-fiction articles are welcome to join.
Cat Writers' Association, Inc.
     CWA is an organization of professionals writing, publishing and broadcasting about cats. Our members include writers, editors, publishers, artists, public relations specialists, broadcasters and others.
Christian Writers Group
     Community site with resources and encouragement for Christian writers.
CineStory
     This national non-profit screenwriter's organization works with emerging screenwriters to help them perfect their craft and find alternative access to the screen...
Construction Writers Association
     This network for journalists, writers, editors, and publicists, who work in the construction industry, strives to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, to improve professional capabilities and to enhance the public's image of construction.
The Dog Writers Association of America
     Helpful resources for those engaged in producing dog-related publications.
Educational Writers Association
     EWA is the national professional organization of education reporters.  
Horror Writers Association
Howl at the moon with other horror lovers and discover dark fiction resources.
International Association of Business Communicators
     Provides products, services, activities and networking opportunities to help people and organizations achieve excellence in public relations, employee communication, marketing communication, public affairs and other forms of communication.
International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association
     IFWTWA offers details and links to resources for writers in this industry.
Internet Press Guild
     This nonprofit organization, which promotes excellence in journalism about the Internet, offers information about the World Wide Web, a forum and more for reporters.
Internet Writers Guild
     Group for writers and other professionals, who publish work on the Internet.
Mystery Writers of America
     Nonprofit organization for mystery and crime writers, who create fiction, nonfiction, plays and more.
National Association of Medical Communicators
     Group's mission is to unite and support medical journalists and communicators...
National Association of Science Writers
     Provides documents, links, projects, workshops and related resources for science writers.
National Conference of Editorial Writers
     Founded in 1946, this organization has dedicated itself to the purpose of "stimulating the conscience and quality of the editorial..." Although growing in scope and membership diversity, the organization remains committed to that goal.
National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting
     Founded in 1989, NICAR has trained thousands of journalists in the practical skills of finding, prying loose, and analyzing electronic information.
Outreach International Romance Writers
     This is a "Special Interest" chapter of Romance Writers of America®, provides support for those members who live too far away to attend the functions of a regular chapter, and was started as a committee of the RWA® National Board. Outreach membership is open to any RWA® member in good standing, whether or not she/he is a member of other chapters.
Philadelphia Sports Writers Association
Site that has recognized some of the top sports figures in history and was designed to serve as a voice for the media concerning working press conditions and to provide activities for our members.
Playwrights on the Web
     Join this free international database of playwrights, which provides production & publishing opportunities and more.
Police Writers' Association
     Provides writers of both fiction and nonfiction with knowledge, resources and information through shared networking on police methods and sources.
Professional Resume Writing and Research Association
     An organization of professional resume writers.
Religion Newswriters Association
     RNA was formed in 1949 to advance the professional standards of religion reporting in the secular press through education, contests and mentoring.
Romance Writers of America
     Get the inside scoop on the writing for the romance industry from more than 8,000 professionals who make everlasting love come to life with novels of passion.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.
     Find information about the craft of writing, read other authors' articles or submit your own to this user friendly site featuring impressive collection of links to markets, publications and specific resources for sci-fi writers.
Short Mystery Fiction Society
     An organization developed to recognize writers and readers of creative arts, specifically short mysteries.
Songwriters, Composers And Lyricists Association (SCALA)
     Professional organization based in Australia offering assistance and resources for members. Check out links to related groups world-wide.
The American Society of Magazine Editors
     ASME is the professional organization for editors of consumer magazines and business publications, which are edited, published and sold in the U.S.
The Audio Publishers Association
     Site serves as a resource for audiobook listeners and industry professionals. Membership fees apply. See site for requirements and related info.
The Council for the Advancement of Science Writing
CASW is a group of journalists and scientists devoted to improving the quality of science related news.
The Garden Writers Association
     An organization of professional communicators in the lawn and garden industry.
The Playwright's Center
     A resource for script development offering assistance and services to all writers from amateurs to professionals.
The Society for Technical Communications
     Site for writers, editors, illustrators, educators, engineers, and other professionals employed in a variety of technological fields.
The Writing Academy Home Page
     A group of professional and aspiring Christian writers from the United States and Canada, who seek to tell the story of God to the world.
Board of Editors in the Life Sciences
     Board certification for editors and freelancers in the life sciences.
Christian Writers Fellowship International Online
     Multi-service ministry for Christian writers. Offers newsletter, writing and publishing advice, referrals, and conferences.
International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association
     Professional nonprofit trade organization for writers, photographers, broadcasters, food and hospitality industry members and related professions.
National Writing Centers Association
     An NCTE Assembly with resources and links to academic writing centers.
Outdoor Writers Association of America
     Represents a diverse group of professional communicators dedicated to sharing the outdoor experience.
Police Writers Club
     Group for those who write for or about the police and related subjects: law enforcement topics, mystery, true crime, fiction, and non-fiction.
The Writers Room
     Providing working space to writers.
Writers-Editors Network
     Online database for editors and businesses to locate writers, and for writers to find tips and markets.