National Cartoonist Society Organization for professional cartoonists created to promote ideals and intellectual interchange among professionals. National Newspaper Association Organization created to protect, promote and enhance America's community newspapers. Northwest Playwright's Guild Intended to provide workshops, resources, and a reliable forum for exchange of information for playwrights living in the Northwest. Organization of Black ScreenWriters Primary function is to assist screenwriters in the creation of works for film and television. OBS now networks with the Writers Guild of America, agents, producers, directors, and studios.
Membership is open to all regardless of race, color or creed.
Poetry Society of America Organization providing resources, events, awards, and publications to promote the creation and publication of poetry. The SFWA has 1,200 members. The nation's largest and most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Willamette Writers Organization for published and unpublished writers. Writers on the Net Providing research resources, classes, tutors, discussion groups and other information to writers who write for the Internet.