1. How do I become a member of NAMW?
Registration for NAMW is easy. Click the join button, and you will find the detailed list of member benefits. At the bottom of the page are your registration choices. If you want to read more or register now, please click here.
2. What benefits will I receive as a member?
As a member, you receive a unique package of online resources to help get you started on your exciting journey of memoir writing. The full list of benefits is available here.
3. How do I renew my membership?
Your membership is good for 12 months from the date you joined. You will receive a reminder before the renewal date. If you need assistance renewing your membership, please email customersupport@namw.org.
4. Can I cancel my membership?
You are a member until your renewal date. Because of all the generous downloads and benefits that come with your membership, there are no refunds should you change your mind after you register. A week before your membership is due for renewal, you will receive a reminder. At that time, you can decide not to renew your membership–but you will miss out on future benefits and free resources that we will be providing. We always add new and interesting teleseminars and benefits each year to help you achieve your writing goals.
5. How do I sign up for the newsletter?
Members are automatically entitled to receive the NAMW newsletter. For non-members who would like to receive the newsletter, please visit our homepage and look for the sign-up link on the right side of the page. Please note that free tip sheets are provided when you sign up for the newsletter.
6. What is a Member Event?
Once a month on Fridays, we host an expert in the field of memoir writing, publishing, marketing, craft classes, and other topics that memoir writers need to know about. The Member Events are open only to NAMW members. They are designed to help you begin, develop, and complete your memoir, learn about the publishing process, and inspire you to write.
To join the Member Event, follow the zoom link sent out each month for that event. And, you can access the details in the member area once you receive your log in and password.
If you aren’t able to join live, you will receive a link to the recording so you can still learn online! And the event will be available in the download section.
7. What is a Virtual Book Club?
Virtual Book Clubs are provided free to everyone, and when you sign up to get the phone number for the call, you’ll also receive the audio of the Virtual Book Club the following week. Details are provided on the Virtual Book Club page for that month.
8. Workshop Cancellations
After you enroll in a paid workshop, your fee is your commitment to attend. If you cancel up to 24 hours before the workshop starts, you will receive a refund less a 25% cancellation fee.
There are no cancellations or refunds after 24 hours before the workshop starts.
9. Does NAMW have local events that I can attend in person?
Linda Joy Myers has been teaching memoir writing in the San Francisco Bay Area for many years. She currently teaches online workshops at NAMW, presents at conferences, and offers mentoring to memoir writers with Skype and phone in one hour coaching sessions.
Details about private work with Linda Joy can be found by clicking here.
10. If I want to work with Linda Joy on my memoir writing privately, how do I do that?
Linda Joy offers private manuscript evaluations, editing, and memoir mentoring services, which include working online and by phone. Contact Linda Joy for more information about mentoring, editing, and consulting at lindajoy@namw.org.