Why is now the best time to join the NYC Chapter of the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA-NYC)? Because new memberships received over the next few months will extend through August 2014! If that’s not enough of a reason, our Membership Chairperson, Rachel Weiss-Feldman, explains all the great benefits below:
The expert panel on the making of a bestseller!
Photo credit Galo Delgado.
If you are a writer,WNBA-NYC offers opportunities to read and get read! You can have your query letter reviewed by literary agents at our annual Query Roulette, entertain members and non-members alike with original prose at Open Mic Night, or contribute to our monthly chapter newsletter or daily blog.
If you are a reader,the WNBA initiative,National Reading Group Month/Great Group Readscan introduce you to some of the best books and authors of the year! National and local chapter events for NRGM are planned every Fall, featuring top authors such as Julie Otsuka, Scott Spencer, and Nayana Currimbhoy. Or get involved with Great Group Reads, an annual booklist selected by a members-only committee.
If you’re an industry professional (or trying to be),WNBA-NYC holds members-only networking functions and houses member profiles in a members-only database to help you connect to others. Our panel events—free for members—offer industry insight into the world of digital/e-publishing, marketing, production, bestselling fiction, and independent book sales, and more. Our social communities onTwitter,Facebook andLinkedInoffer networking opportunities, as well as promotions for your company, book, or project.
The WNBA-NYC Chapter’s annual year runs from September to August. Members may join all year round, but are up for renewal every August 31.Right now, however, a unique window for membership is open.Those that join between April and August have their membership extended to the following year—a result of up to four additional months!
Join now and take advantage of our upcoming events like our annual Potluck Brunch. A full list of programs and events can be found on our website’sWNBA-NYC Program and Event Calendar.
If you’re a lover of books, writing, and publishing, you’ll love us as well! Go to theWNBA-NYC membership pagefor complete details and how to apply!
If you have questions or need further information, feel free to email Rachel Weiss-Feldman atmembership@wnba-nyc.org
