Established in 1977, West Virginia Writers, Inc. is the largest all-volunteer, writers' resource and service organization serving literary interests in West Virginia.

We are founded on the fundamental principle that the written word is one of the most distinguishing characteristics of all human endeavors. Our aim is to expand and develop creative writing and professional opportunities for writers and to connect the state's writers with others in the literary community and the public at large.

WV Writers sponsors both an annual writers conference and an annual writing competition.

As an organization, we respect diversity, embrace inclusion, and will never endorse any discriminatory practices in any form toward any writer. We do not discriminate on the basis of political, religious, or other views. We're a group composed of a wide range of viewpoints and belief systems, and we like it that way. Your interests, viewpoints, and opinions are a vital brushstroke in the colorful landscape of literary life.

Click the table above for an overview of our different membership levels.

We would love to have you as a member at any level. Please join us.

If you're already a member, or have been in the past, you can renew your membership.

• Support and encourage serious writing activities within the writing community
• Establish a networking system for writers
• Promote writing as an artform
• Give voice to our people and way of life
• Expose the public, particularly our children, to the importance of writing
• Encourage appreciation of the literary arts
• Expand the horizons and deepen the appreciation of life, culture and communication among writers and all citizens of West Virginia.