Member Benefits

Membership in the Florida Chapter of MWA provides numerous benefits:

Monthly Meetings

Our meetings have dynamic speakers and networking opportunities with fellow authors, reviewers, and booksellers. Click here for information about upcoming meetings.

Critique Groups

If you are interested in joining or learning more about a critique group click here to contact our critique group coordinator.

Mentor Program

Do you seek a mentor for career guidance? Put your name in as a mentor or as an apprentice. 

Book Fairs & Festivals

Our members participate in book fairs and festivals throughout the state, such as:

SleuthFest

SleuthFest is a premier mystery writers’ conference with tracks on various levels of writing, forensics, and marketing.

Online Discussion Board

Our online discussion board is a vital communication venue for members, where links can be shared, news announced, or questions posed for peer feedback.

The Rap Sheet

Our monthly e-newsletter contains a president’s letter, member news and announcements, and upcoming events. Everyone is invited to contribute.

The Third Degree

With ten issues annually, MWA’s national newsletter contains articles on the craft and business of writing as well as chapter news from around the country.

Website

Our website showcases our chapter, and the Members Only section contains valuable infromation such as a bookstore directory and library of educational videos.