GWA Referral Services

Introduction
Business networking and referrals are an important aspect of any professional organization. The GWA provides a variety of referral services from job information to potential contacts for article and manuscript publishing. The following information describes the referral resources available through the GWA and how to request assistance:

Online Resources: Writers Market

Membership Referral Directory
Each year, the GWA publishes a directory of more than 1800 members. The directory contains over 275 pages listing member addresses, contact data, professional expertise, job titles and affiliation statements. Members receive a copy of the directory free. The directory is not available to nonmembers; however, the GWA office will assist members and nonmembers by providing computerize lists as follows:

Professional Referrals:
Publishers, manufacturers and writers seeking to offer employment or collaborative business ventures to GWA members may contact the GWA office for a specialized referral list created to meet the needs of the business offer. Referral lists are free to Companies or individuals with Legitimate business offers to convey. Contact Ms. JC McGowan at (703) 257-1032 to discuss the offer and a referral selection.

Information and Press Kits:
Manufacturers and other interested parties wishing to distribute information or product press kits to the GWA membership may purchase a mailing list at a cost of $250 to nonmembers and $140 to members. Additional lists purchased in the same calendar year are at a discounted rate of $75. To view use restrictions, click here.

GWA Membership Cards As A Press Credential
GWA membership cards are accepted as press credentials at many horticultural industry trade-shows. For a listing of industry events that welcome GWA member participation, click here.

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Garden Writers Association
10210 Leatherleaf Court, Manassas, VA 20111
Phone: (703) 257-1032 - Fax: (703) 257-0213