Become a Member

Join Today: Invest in Your Writing Life

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.

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!

Who Is Membership For?

GrubStreet membership is for anyone who wants writing to be a bigger part of their life, whether they’re connecting in-person or online, including:

• New or seasoned writers looking for guidance, community, or industry connections
• New England based writers seeking a dedicated writing space and local events
• Writers living anywhere who want to connect online in virtual classes and events
• Anyone who cares about supporting a vibrant writing community that encourages writers of all backgrounds to tell their stories

Whether you’re drafting your first poem or polishing a novel, you’ll find opportunities, resources, and connection through GrubStreet membership.

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Membership Levels

Individual Membership

Support your writing and GrubStreet's mission with our most popular membership level.

• Discounts for online and in-person classes
• Member presale for high-demand meetings with top literary agents and editors
• Access to write at GrubStreet’s center anytime we're open
• Additional discounts to literary magazines, writing tools, local bookstores, GrubStreet's cafe, & more (see below)
• Invites to members-only events and other exclusive perks in-person and online
• Exclusive members-only newsletter
• Fully tax-deductible

$75.00/year

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Sustaining Membership

Make a bigger difference for the literary arts! This level increases your impact and rewards you with a free seminar.

• All Individual Membership level benefits
• Plus: a FREE GrubStreet 3-hour seminar (value: $75)
• $70 dollars is tax-deductible

$145.00/year

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Under 35 Membership

Under 35 and passionate about writing?

• Get all the great benefits of an Individual Membership level at a special rate just for writers 35 and younger
• Fully tax-deductible

$55.00/year

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Additional Benefits Even more perks

GrubStreet members also save on writing tools, literary magazines, local bookstores and GrubStreet's cafe, and have access to exclusive online and in-person member events.

Card to Culture Complimentary Membership Learn more

Get a complimentary GrubStreet membership through Mass Cultural Council's Card to Culture program with your EBT, WIC, or ConnectorCare card.

Gift Membership

Give a year of writing inspiration and community to the writer in your life. If you would like to gift a GrubStreet membership, please reach out to [email protected] for further information.

Please note that membership benefits are valid for a year after the date of purchase and are non-refundable. Membership benefits may not be applied retroactively, and all memberships are set to automatically renew one year after the initial purchase date. If you would like to upgrade your membership or prefer not to have your membership renew automatically, please email us at [email protected] before your renewal date to opt out.

Thank you for supporting GrubStreet!