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Limited-time Membership Referral Program now through August 31!

Know a writer who'd love GrubStreet? If you are a member you are eligible for a limited-time membership referral program now through August 31. Refer a first-time member and receive a free seminar code ($75 value) — plus more rewards when you keep sharing. Share the GrubStreet Member experience today!
How It Works:
- Invite a friend to join GrubStreet as a first-time member at any level by August 31.
- After your referral joins, fill out our quick Referral Form.
- Fill out the form for each friend who becomes a member, and we’ll send your rewards.
What You Get:
- 1st Referral: A free seminar code (a $75 value)*
- Each Additional Referral: A $25 account credit*
Why GrubStreet Membership?
Membership saves you money, gives you access to the writing world, and represents an important investment in your artistic practice. Plus, your membership provides vital support to GrubStreet's mission to democratize the writing world by celebrating and supporting writers of all ages and backgrounds.
Members enjoy exclusive benefits:
- Discounts on all workshops
- Early access to high-demand meetings with top literary agents and editors
- Dedicated writing space in our Center for Creative Writing
- Connection to a thriving community of writers in-person and online
- Invites to members-only events and other exclusive perks in-person and online
- And more!
*Note: Rewards are only issued when a referred individual becomes a GrubStreet member for the very first time (past and/or lapsed members do not qualify). Each referral must be submitted via our Referral Form. All seminar codes and account credits will expire one year after the date they are issued.
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