The National Writers Union is more than just another writers’ organization. It is the only labor union that represents freelance writers and creative workers across all genres, formats, and mediums.

As freelancers we may value our autonomy, but we are united by the fact that we work independently. We face the same challenges, file the same income tax forms, and often suffer the same frustrations. Whether you’re a journalist, a book author, a technical or business writer, a screenwriter or blogger – whether you write poetry or proposals, translate Icelandic dramas, produce independent films, edit podcasts, or create the visual artwork that brings humanity and verve to written media – NWU is already working to improve your professional life.

By joining NWU you can directly benefit from the many valuable services offered to NWU members – including IFJ press passes, O-1 visa support, access to dental and vision insurance, and peer-led grievance assistance and contract advice. More importantly, you will be able to actively contribute to a growing movement of professional writers, freelancers, translators, editors, podcasters, illustrators, producers, content creators, and more who have banded together to assert their collective worker power.

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