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Recognizing the vital role of booksellers in a thriving literary community, PEN Center USA has created an affordable annual membership for any person able to prove current employment through a bookstore, distributor or publishing house. While the rewards of PEN Center USA membership start with the knowledge that you are helping to free imprisoned writers around the world and to defend the First Amendment, you will also receive exclusive benefits and privileges within the literary community. Bookseller members of PEN Center USA can:
Note to WGA Members
PEN USA is pleased to offer a special reduced price to Writers Guild of America members for this year's 19th Annual Literary Awards Festival. The WPA Package includes a one-year membership to PEN USA along with two tickets to LitFest for only $325.00.
Patron Membership Renewal
Patron Membership Renewal
Patron membership is open to anyone who supports the work of PEN Center USA. While the rewards of PEN Center USA membership start with the knowledge that you are helping to free imprisoned writers around the world and to defend the First Amendment, you will also receive exclusive benefits and privileges within the literary community. Patron members of PEN Center USA can:
Professional Membership Renewal
Professional membership in PEN Center USA is open to professional writers, journalists, editors and translators who have a professionally published body of work. While the rewards of PEN Center USA membership start with the knowledge that you are helping to free imprisoned writers around the world and to defend the First Amendment, your writing career also directly benefits from your membership. As a member of PEN Center USA, you will receive exclusive benefits and privileges. Professional members of PEN Center USA can:
Student Membership
Student membership is open to anyone who supports the work of PEN Center USA and is currently enrolled in an
educational institution. While the rewards of PEN Center USA membership start with the knowledge that you are
helping to free imprisoned writers around the world and to defend the First Amendment, you will also receive
exclusive benefits and privileges within the literary community. Student members of PEN Center USA can:
Patron Membership
Patron membership is open to anyone who supports the work of PEN Center USA. While the rewards of PEN Center USA membership start with the knowledge that you are helping to free imprisoned writers around the world and to defend the First Amendment, you will also receive exclusive benefits and privileges within the literary community. Patron members of PEN Center USA can:
Professional Membership
Professional membership in PEN Center USA is open to professional writers, journalists, editors and translators who have a professionally published body of work. While the rewards of PEN Center USA membership start with the knowledge that you are helping to free imprisoned writers around the world and to defend the First Amendment, your writing career also directly benefits from your membership. As a member of PEN Center USA, you will receive exclusive benefits and privileges. Professional members of PEN Center USA can:
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