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The following organizations
may be of interest to freelance writers in the Atlanta area.
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- Freelance
Forum
This
is an Atlanta-based creative freelancers' organization that
provides information on how to be a successful freelancer.
Membership comes with many benefits, including monthly programs,
networking opportunities, a newsletter, and a membership kit
that focuses on the business of freelancing. Discount student
memberships are available.
- Georgia
Writers Association
The GWA
is a non-profit, volunteer organization dedicated to language
and communication. It is the premier writers' organization
in the state of Georgia. Membership comes with many benefits,
including access to meetings and events (networking opportunities),
as well as the GWA news/mag which offers educational opportunities
and information. Anyone can join.
- IABC/Atlanta
IABC/Atlanta is a local chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators, headquartered in San Francisco, California, and represents approximately 300 professional communicators in the Metro Atlanta area. Members include public relations and communication professionals from Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, communication agencies, nonprofit organizations, government agencies as well as freelance writers and consultants. All have a commitment to continue professional development and a desire to network with other communicators. KSU has an active IABC chapter affiliated with the IABC/Atlanta chapter; for more information about KSU’s IABC chapter, contact Dr. Elizabeth Giddens.
- MAGS-Magazine Association of the Southeast
MAGS, the Magazine Association of the Southeast, is a professional organization of individuals, corporations, and associates involved in the publishing industry in the Southeast (55 publishers with over 100 titles are represented). The association holds a monthly luncheon in the Atlanta area with featured speakers.
An application is required for membership.
- Society
for Technical Communication (Atlanta Chapter)
The STC
is the largest professional organization for the technical
communication professions. It is a non-profit, international
organization. Members receive publications, networking opportunities,
reduced rates to conferences/seminars, access to a jobs database,
and much more. The organization offers discounted dues to students; an
application is required for membership.
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Kennesaw State University is in no way promoting or advertising these sites nor does KSU attest to the validity or claims set forth in the various Web sites.
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