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*Full - $100.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments A candidate shall be eligible for Full Membership if:

Their catalog of paid work in science fiction, fantasy, or related genres equals or exceeds an industry standard set by the board. (US$1000)
For co-authored works or team projects, the candidate’s share must equal or exceed an industry standard set by the board. (US$1000)

Full member dues are $100.00 USD annually.

Affiliate - $100.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments Affiliates work in fields adjacent to the business of science fiction and fantasy writers.

A candidate shall be eligible for Affiliate status if they:

*Present credentials acceptable to the Membership Committee and provide the names of three current Full SFWA members as references, or, alternatively, provide an affidavit that shows professional or developmental support to science fiction and fantasy writers.
*Are working in the science fiction and fantasy publishing stream of commerce as a trade professional (publishers, copyeditors), in service to career development of writers (educators, librarians), professional support to writers (editors, agents, assistants, artists), or in related careers that illuminate, inspire, or educate writers in the field (academics, broadcasters, film producers, astronauts).
*Are not eligible to become a Full member or an Associate.
*Do not charge an upfront fee in return for promise of publication. Agents may charge a commission on sales and nominal fees for office expenses, but only as a deduction from money earned. Editors, proofreaders, and artists may charge a fee for freelance work in alignment with standard industry practices.
*Do not engage in predatory practices and are not the subject of warnings from Writer Beware or unresolved complaints to the SFWA Grievance Committee.

Affiliate dues are $100.00 USD annually.

Associate - $100.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments A candidate shall be eligible to become an Associate if:

Their catalog of paid work in science fiction, fantasy, or related genres equals or exceeds US$100.
For co-authored works or team projects, the candidate’s share must equal or exceed US$100.

Associate dues are $100.00 USD annually.

Estate - $90.00 (USD) Bundle (up to 2 members) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments A candidate shall be eligible for Estate Membership if he or she is the legal representative for the estate of a deceased author who was an Active or Full member or who was qualified to be an Active or Full member at any time during their writing career.

Estate dues are $90.00 annually.

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