PNWA strives to inspire our members creatively, help develop their craft, and achieve their dreams within the publishing industry. As a nonprofit organization ,501(c)(3), we are grateful to our members, authors, and lovers of the written word. Without this community it would not be possible for PNWA to continue to help facilitate authors' dreams and give back to the communities around us. Visit our website for more information on the benefits of becoming part of the PNWA writing community. PNWA provides a host of benefits to authors: • Annual conference with the ability to meet and network with editors, agents, and industry experts. • Annual literary contest with finalist entries read by agents and editors. • Monthly workshops taught by best-selling authors and industry experts. • Monthly newsletter. • Sponsorship of PNWA's online magazine, Author (www.authormagazine.org). PNWA also sponsors the Writer's Cottage, a cozy space just outside Seattle which hosts a variety of PNWA member activities, including: • Launch of book releases. • Book readings and signings. • Workshops and critique groups. • A quiet space for authors to write PNWA also provides support to local non-profits dedicated to literacy