Professional Organizations
Professional Organizations are useful resources for professionals in any industry. They are created to advocate for their industry’s best interests and they help members stay updated on the latest practices in their field. It is also great for networking and connecting with other members of your industry.
PEN America advocates for the freedom to write and the ability to access the views and ideas of others. Membership includes novelists, journalists, nonfiction writers, editors, poets, essayists, playwrights, publishers, translators, agents, and others who are involved in the writing and reading communities. A few notable members (past or present) include:
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie,
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Maya Angelou, and
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Langston Hughes.
As a member, you can get involved with advocacy programs, attend member-exclusive events, be a part of a community of lovers of words, and have access to other benefits. Annual membership costs
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$125 for a professional membership (published writers, editors, screenwriters, etc.)
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$50 for a reader membership
ASNE member’s benefits include
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networking,
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discounts to events,
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access to resources, and
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free advertising.
Membership dues vary based on occupation and longevity.
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Professional membership costs $150
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Emerging Leaders Professional (journalists with five years or less in a leadership role): $75
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Lifetime (10 years of professional experience and an expectation of being a journalist into retirement): $3,000
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Student: $25
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Retired: $75
ASNE also offers membership packages to those who are interested.
The ASME has four categories of membership:
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Chief Editor: the only category that benefits from discounts for ASME award programs. The annual membership fee is $795.
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Editor: the annual membership fee is $395.
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Associate Member: the annual membership fee is $95 for professionals, and $45 for retirees.
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ASME Next: cannot vote in ASME elections. Dues are $95 per year or $9 per month.
Benefits of belonging to the ASME are
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discounts on conference and award entry fees and
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support from a network of professionals in magazine journalism.
Membership in ACES includes editing professionals, educators, and students. Benefits include
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networking,
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learning editing techniques,
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access to member-only resources and discounts, and
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attending ACES’ annual conference.
Membership dues:
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Full (those in the editing profession) and Associate (not in the profession and cannot vote) memberships: $75
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Student: $40
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Corporate Memberships:
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$70 per person for groups of 3-9
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$65 per person for groups of 10-19
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$60 per person for groups of 20+
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