Joining The Guild

The Guild is open to all writers who are Catholic, regardless of genre, experience, or whether you write books, articles, screenplays, or even poetry! We are also open to editors, publishers, illustrators, and cover artists. The one thing we hold in common is our Catholic values.
Dues are $40 annually.

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Who Can Join the Guild?

Anyone involved in writing and publishing is welcome to join the Guild regardless of experience. You don’t need to write explicitly Catholic works, either. However, we do require all members to be practicing Catholics loyal to the Magisterium. Orthodox and other non-Roman Catholic faiths that are in communion with the Catholic Church are also welcome. Catholics in RCIA can join but cannot hold office.

What Our Members Say

“I am supported every single day in that mission by all my friends on Heartbeat and then yearly at the live and online conferences. From prayer to specific suggestions and everything in between, this is a loving, supportive, and encouraging group!”

“I was looking for a critique partner that would understand the Catholicism in my novel. What I found was not only many critique partners but vast opportunities for networking with authors, editors, and publishers; a supportive group of like-minded writers; opportunities to hone my craft and develop publishing and marketing skills; prayer support; and friendships.”

“(They are) creative Christians who place a sacramental worldview at the foundation of what they write and convey God’s incarnational love in print to help make a positive difference in people’s lives–generous givers who want every writer to be the best they can be and succeed.“

 

Member Benefits

No Fee for Seal of Approval Eval

You can get your book evaluated and approved for its Catholicity and editorial quality with the Seal of Approval (SoA). The SoA is meant to be a signal to Catholic bookstores that they can carry the book without concern about its content.

Member Benefits

Critique Groups

Join one of our many critique groups that meet regularly on our app. We have groups for multiple genres and nonfiction and are always glad to add more.

Member Benefits

Discounts on Writing Conferences

We hold annual online and live conferences, plus writing retreats. The discounts we provide members more than pays annual dues.

Member Benefits

Book Promotion

We promote approved books at CWG-sponsored booths at conferences throughout the year as well as through other opportunities online.

Member Benefits

Employment Opportunities

Publishers and businesses come to us looking for writers and editors. You might find your next gig through the CWG.

Member Benefits

So Much Fellowship!

Our online community is active 24/7 with chats and discussion threads covering everything from writing questions to prayer requests, editing advice and even just venting about your day. Lasting friendships are made here.

 
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Member Benefits

No Fee for Seal of Approval Eval

You can get your book evaluated and approved for its Catholicity and editorial quality with the Seal of Approval (SoA). The SoA is meant to be a signal to Catholic bookstores that they can carry the book without concern about its content.

Member Benefits

Critique Groups

Join one of our many critique groups that meet regularly on our app. We have groups for multiple genres and nonfiction and are always glad to add more.

Member Benefits

Discounts on Writing Conferences

We hold annual online and live conferences, plus writing retreats. The discounts we provide members more than pays annual dues.

Member Benefits

Book Promotion

We promote approved books at CWG-sponsored booths at conferences throughout the year as well as through other opportunities online.

Member Benefits

Employment Opportunities

Publishers and businesses come to us looking for writers and editors. You might find your next gig through the CWG.

Member Benefits

So Much Fellowship!

Our online community is active 24/7 with chats and discussion threads covering everything from writing questions to prayer requests, editing advice and even just venting about your day. Lasting friendships are made here.

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Membership Dues

Dues are $5 per month or 40 per year. If you are a member of a local CWG chapter, you may have additional local chapter dues. Membership is free for priests, deacons, and professed religious who live in the community and/or have taken a vow of poverty. This is intended to aid those who have limited means due to their roles in the Church.

If you have limited means for other reasons, please contact us about our
volunteer program.

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Fellowship for All

Join our Heartbeat Community

Not ready to join? Don’t qualify but are interested? We have an open chat for non-members. Get our app and join us for Sunday night chats at 8 PM Eastern Time. All we ask is that you be respectful of our Catholic beliefs and ready to engage in friendly conversation.

CWG reserves the right to remove non-members from the chat.
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Members and supporters can get the latest on CWG news and events by signing up for our newsletter.

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Eaton, IN 47338

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