As an AWCS member you receive some valuable benefits.
Discount on courses and workshops
Participate in student readings
Access to AWCS Library
AWCS Write Now!
Alexandra Musings E-zine
Manuscript Critique Service
Peer Critique Groups
Special Member Only Events
Writer in Residence
Alexandra Writer’s Directory
Freefall Magazine
Monthly Board Meetings
Annual General Meeting
8 Week Courses/One Day Saturday Workshops
As a member you receive a discounted rate on all courses and workshops. We have something for writers of all skill levels. Day and evening classes and one day Saturday workshops are available for your convenience. Sessions run 3 times a year – Fall, Winter and Spring. Visit our website for a full list of current courses and workshops.
Student Readings: An Audience Like No Other
At the end of every semester we offer students the unique opportunity to read their work in front of a group of other writers, family and friends. This is a great opportunity to meet other writers, network and just have a little fun after all the hard work. It’s an audience like no other. Supportive and non-judgmental, nearly everyone in this audience has been there. Held in November, March and June, visit our website for exact dates and times.
AWCS Library
As a member you have unlimited access to our ever expanding reference library containing book and magazines on writing as well as some great works of literature. It’s simple, fill out the lending card and you have 4 weeks to read and enjoy. Late fees are by donation so depending on your level of guilt you can contribute as little or as much as you wish.
The board of directors meets the first Saturday of every month from September to June. As a member you are welcome to attend any or all board meetings. Bring your ideas, comments, or questions.
Annual General Meeting
The AGM is held the last Sunday in August. As a member you are encouraged to attend to vote on various opportunities, offer suggestions for improvement, propose new programs and elect your new board of directors.
AWCS Write Now!
Be the first to know about upcoming events, new programs and course offerings. AWCS Write Now is a monthly email newsletter letting you know what’s happening, before it happens. Contains information about events within as well as around the city.
Alexandra Musings E-zine
Musings is a bi-monthly email newsletter containing articles from our members, upcoming event information, past event information and so much more. Submit as often as you like, this is a great step towards publication credits. Deadlines are the 15th day of each month of publication. Visit our website for complete submission guidelines.
Peer Critique Groups
After the completion of a class, the students have gotten so comfortable with each other and value each other’s opinions that they choose to continue to meet as a group.
Other members may have not written anything in awhile and would just like a chance to meet with other writers to get the creative juices flowing again. AWCS offers onsite space for your meetings at a reasonable rate. Contact the office for more information.
Alexandra Writer’s Directory
As a member you have the option to be included in our directory and have access to other members contact information for the purpose of setting up critique groups, special events and other writing related activities. A great way to get to know other members of AWCS. Go for coffee, do an email critique/exchange of manuscripts.
Freefall Magazine
A one year subscription (2 issues) to Freefall Magazine is included in your membership. You can submit short stories, poetry, artwork or photography for possible publication. Submission deadlines are June 30 and December 31 (contest issue). Visit www.freefallmagazine.ca for complete submission guidelines and theme for upcoming contest issue.
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