What is Membership?

PEN USA consists of over eight hundred published authors (Full members), as well as a number of burgeoning writers (Associate members), and students who support our mission (Student members). All members share a commitment to the betterment of the literary community and advocacy of the freedom of expression both internationally and domestically. The annual dues of membership, which vary by type, provide significant financial support that allows our members to carry out the work of PEN USA. Additionally, they grant a crucial endorsement that gives our center the authority to advocate on behalf of all writers, wherever they are imperiled.

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membership@penusa.org