Membership Benefits

By joining the GCLS you will be part of an exciting, dynamic community of authors, readers, publishers, and booksellers. Take part in discussions with your favorite authors, keep up to date on the state of lesbian literature, attend the annual GCLS conference where you can mingle with all of the best and brightest lesbian authors, readers, and supporters. Help ensure a vibrant present and future for lesbian publishing.

Membership entitles you to several benefits, including:

• Restricted Information on the GCLS website. For example:
• • GCLS Newsletter (electronic format)
  • Board Meeting Minutes
  • Resources
  • Other miscellaneous information specific to GCLS membership
• Opportunities to provide input regarding various activities or planning
• Opportunities to serve on committees and sub-committees
• The opportunity to serve on the Board, by election or appointment
• The GCLS Yahoo group

By joining the Golden Crown Literary Society you will be supporting:

• Writers of lesbian literature
• Recognition and awards for significant writing achievements
• Greater understanding and promotion of lesbian literature
• Events that showcase lesbian literature

Benefits to member writers include:

• The opportunity to submit your work to be showcased and picked up by other promotional sources
• Entry of all your published works on a listing at the GCLS for further promotion of your work
• Connections with other writers for ideas, support, and networking
• Information about entering writing contests for awards and prizes

Benefits to member publishers, bookstore owners, and industry insiders include:

• Recognition for your publishing company, bookstore, or distribution outlet
• The opportunity to network, discover new talent, and support other small lesbian presses, booksellers, and stores
• Connections with other writers, editors, booksellers, and publishers for ideas, support and networking