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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 and programs that 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 member-only events and other early access perks
• 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 and seasoned writers looking for guidance, community, or industry connections
• Hobbyists who love writing and want to get better at it
• New England based writers who want 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 member-only events and other early access perks
• 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 See 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 THE GIFT OF GRUB

Give a year of writing inspiration and community to your family and friends.

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. To upgrade your membership or if you have questions about it, please email [email protected].

Thank you for supporting GrubStreet!