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Join the
IWA...
Are
you a Muslim writer, editor, publisher, or illustrator looking to
network with other Muslims in the world of publishing?
Would
you like support in your craft, information on publication
opportunities, or help promoting your books and articles to both the
Muslim and non-Muslim world?
Do you
have questions about copyright, the road to publication, or how to
market your book now that it's finally out?
Are
you an editor looking for skilled writers and eager to network with
publications?
Do you
have skills, knowledge, and talents to share?
If you
said yes to any of these questions, then the IWA is for you! We are
an international, professional organization of Muslim men and women
dedicated to helping one another write about, present, and support
positive Islamic fiction and non-fiction reading materials, in all
genres, for all ages. The IWA is an inclusive organization and
welcomes Muslim men and women of all races, ethnicities, linguistic
backgrounds, abilities, and creeds.
Come join us today!
Benefits of
Full Membership
1)
Members have access to the IWA's discussion lists -- one of IWA's
main tools for networking, sharing publication opportunities, and
support.
2) All
members (published and unpublished) are listed on the IWA members
page with a link to their personal IWA author's page. Each member
receives a home page on the IWA website, a basic template for
information, and webdesign/support/maintenance from our web
administrator. This personal page is an opportunity to promote your
writing and to establish a public face with the prestige of an
international organization behind you.
3)
Members may participate in IWA promotional activities, including:
IWA book tables at Islamic conferences, conventions, book fairs, and
community events; IWA sponsored panels at Islamic and writers
conferences; IWA sponsored readings.
4) IWA
members may submit work to any future Islamic Writers Alliance's
anthologies. They may also submit work to be published in the
bi-Annual IWA Newsletter.
5)
Members receive name recognition by publishers, editors, and the
reading public who visit IWA's site.
6)
Members may vote in IWA business and run for office.
7)
Members receive an IWA Membership Card once the Application process
is completed.
8)
Members have access to a template for creating your personalized IWA
business cards.
Benefits of
Associate Membership
1) Associates
have access to the IWA's discussion lists -- one of IWA's main
tools for networking, sharing publication opportunities, and
support.
2) IWA Associates
may submit work to any future Islamic Writers Alliance's
anthologies. They may also submit work to be published in the
bi-Annual IWA Newsletter.
3)
Associates are listed as an Associate Member on the IWA website,
with exposure and name recognition by publishers, editors, and the
reading public who visit IWA's site.
4)
Associates may participate in IWA promotional events.
5)
Associate members do not vote on organizational matters, nor may
they run for the board.
IWA
Membership Requirements
To join the Islamic
Writers Alliance, as a member or an associate, you must:
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Fill out the application form,
which includes legal name and address information, and return it
to the current IWA Financial Officer. All personal information
will be kept confidential and will not be sold or provided to
any other individual, group, business, or organization.
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Full members pay an annual
membership fee of $25 (USD). If an individual is
unable to pay the membership fee, application may be made to the
Financial Officer for the
fees to be paid from the IWA assistance fund.
Full Member
Application Instructions
Step
1: Click
here to email your
membership application to the Financial Officer. Your email must
include: 1) your legal last name and first name, 2) the name you
prefer to use for IWA business, 3) your mailing address, 4) your
telephone number, and 5) your preferred email. All personal
information will be kept confidential and will not be sold or
provided to any other individual, group, business or organization.
Step
2: Pay the annual dues: $25 total. You may
use PayPal
(send to Linda D. Delgado at woodad@mindspring.com),
or send a Money Order/Check in USD made out to Linda D. Delgado:
Linda
D. Delgado
P.O. Box 27362
Tempe, Arizona 85285
Step
3: Post an introduction to the IWA business e-group after you
receive the e-group registration confirmation email.
Step
4: You will be sent a Member Profile form to complete for your
IWA webpage. Fill in the form and return it to the
Web Administrator.
Associate
Member Application Instructions
Step
1: Click
here to email your
membership application to the Financial Officer. Your email must
include: 1) your legal last name and first name, 2) the name you
prefer to use for IWA business, 3) your mailing address, 4) your
telephone number, and 5) your preferred email. All personal
information will be kept confidential and will not be sold or
provided to any other individual, group, business or organization.
Step
2: Post an introduction to the IWA business e-group after you
receive the e-group registration confirmation email.
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