Join the Guild
Thank you for your interest in joining the Military Writers Guild.
We accept applications for membership consideration twice yearly, with application submission windows in January and July.
New members will be notified in March or September.
Application guidelines:
Members of the Military Writers Guild are writing practitioners – people who are actively producing, publishing, or promoting original editorial content centered on military topics, themes, or experiences. Members include present service members and veterans who have served in uniform, but also journalists, scholars, historians, authors, analysts, diplomats, poets, playwrights, and more.
A CV or resume should:
Highlight your history and experience writing about military topics, themes, or experiences.
Be no longer than two (2) pages.
Writing samples should:
Highlight your skills and interest in writing and publishing about military topics, themes, or experiences.
Published samples are preferred (including where and when published), but unpublished works are also accepted.
Letters of recommendation for membership should:
Be written on letterhead and with preferred means of contact.
Be no longer than one (1) page in length, about 400-500 words.
Include a brief description of how the recommender is familiar with the applicant’s body of writing.
Highlight what skills the applicant contributes to the MWG mission of amplifying, promoting, networking, and collaborating within a vibrant community of writers.