We are committed to improving the economic and working conditions of freelance writers through the collective strength of our 6500 members in 17 local chapters throughout the country. See Membership Information for more on benefits of membership. The NWU nationwide network of contract advisors assists members in understanding and negotiating writing contracts.
Assistance is also available for author-agent agreements.
The National Writers Union makes group health insurance available to members at competitive rates. Our group policy is with US Healthcare, and there are minimal restrictions for pre-existing conditions. The NWU also provides access to group insurance covering libel, invasion of privacy, and other legal claims relating to the content of what you write. Employers nationwide list freelance and staff jobs the NWU Job Hotline. The Hotline lists a variety of jobs in many writing genres.