• Critique groups.
• Chapter meetings.
• Encouragement/accountability.
• Practical advice from other writers.
• Networking opportunities.

• Link to your web page or blog on our website.
• Display of your published work on our website.
• Discount rate for SCWA conference attendance.
• Eligibility to compete in the anthology contest.
• The Quill – SCWA’s monthly newsletter.

SCWA MEMBERSHIPS

The SCWA annual membership fee is $75 for regular members and $35 for students. 

The common member anniversary date is April 1 each year. Joining Jan. 1 through Sept. 30 each year provides membership through March 31 of the following year. From Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, dues FOR REGULAR NEW MEMBERS ONLY are discounted to $40 with membership through March 31 of the following year; email administrator@myscwa.org for the code to receive the discount. This discount does not apply to student applicants and cannot be used with an auto-renewal payment.

Student applicants must be 18 and working toward a high school diploma or toward a degree at a 2- or 4-year college/university as a full-time or part-time student. Taking enrichment classes does not qualify. We request that they provide the name of the educational institution they are attending in certifying they are meet these requirements. We also request they upload a photo of their student ID. Renewals for students require approval with this requested information each year.

Membership fees are non-refundable. SCWA accepts online payments only, with credit card or debit card. (If you are unable to pay online, please contact the SCWA administrator at administrator@myscwa.org for information on special exceptions and instructions for payment.)

Membership dues are NON-REFUNDABLE.

If you have questions about membership, please email membership@myscwa.org.

MESSAGE TO LAPSED MEMBERS:

If your South Carolina Writers Association membership has lapsed, September is the perfect time to return.

For the month of September 2026 only, we're offering $25 off a membership renewal for currently lapsed members - making your fee just $50!

Whether you're looking for encouragement, accountability, education or a community of fellow writers who understand the journey, SCWA is here to support you. Members enjoy access to local and virtual critique groups, educational programs, networking opportunities and special events throughout the year.

To receive your discount, log into the SCWA website at myscwa.org/renew-membership and follow the instructions to RENEW your membership. Simply enter the code COMEBACK2026 (case-sensitive) at checkout.

This offer is only valid through Sept. 30. Renewing in September using this offer will make you an active member through March 31, 2027, during which you may enjoy all of the benefits of membership. 

(Notes: You can only renew as an INDIVIDUAL member with no auto-renew option. Student members are not eligible for this discount.) 

We'd love to have you back as part of the SCWA community and hope you'll join us for another year of writing, learning and connecting with fellow authors.

Renew your membership at www.myscwa.org/renew-membership.

We hope to see you again soon!