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Our job just got harder. With the return of Donald Trump to the White House, writers, journalists and media workers across the board can expect increased attacks on the press and media. We can look for more book banning and for more journalists and their confidential sources to face arrests, raids on our homes and […]
The National Writers Union (NWU) represents all types of writers working in print, electronic, and multimedia formats. See below for a partial list of writers who can join. As writers’ work moves online, we will continue to support all writers.
The National Writers Union is more than just another writers’ organization. It is the only labor union that represents freelance writers working in all genres, formats, and mediums. As freelancers we may value our autonomy, but we are united by the fact that we work independently.
Writers’ Issues We Care About. Copyright Defense; Writers’ Pay; Freedom of Expression; Writer Health and Safety; Shield Bill; Diversity; Generative AI; News; Why Join? Press Passes for Freelance Journalists and Photographers; Contract and Grievance Help; NWU Authors Network – Helping You Promote Your Work on Tour; Help with Health Insurance
National Office: 25 Broadway, Room 1504. New York, NY 10004. 212-254-0279. nwu@nwu.org. @paythewriter
Writers’ Night In – Fourth Monday of Every Month. Recent NWU-Boston Events. Open Steering Committee meetings – second Monday of every month. Visit our Facebook Page. Our first 30 years. email: bostonchapter@nwu.org. Last edited on 9/5/24
The National Writers Union offers press credentials to members who can document their qualifications as working journalists. An NWU press pass, laminated and complete with your photograph, will help you gain access to important events.
The Book Division is a national caucus within the NWU. Book authors are members of their respective local NWU chapters as well as of the Book Division. The Book Division has published a variety of resources and advisories for authors about book contracts, copyrights, e-books, licensing, and other issues.
NWU is the sole provider of IFJ Press Passes to freelance journalists in the U.S. Apply for a Press Pass
State of the Union: NWU is doing well, with many weaknesses and limited capacity. As of this writing we have just over 1,000 current members, which fluctuates up to 1200. We are holding our own, numbers wise, but we are growing stronger internally, which is the key, and the prerequisite for growing.