PNWA's Mission Over 50 years ago, Zola Helen Ross and Lucille McDonald decided that the NW needed an organization dedicated to helping writers in the northwest connect to other writers, publishers, agents, and editors across the country. They formed a group and the Pacific Northwest Writer's Association was born!
Our mission is to develop the writing talent from pen to publication through education, accessibility to the publishing industry, and participation in an interactive, vital writer community.
Join PNWA
Join PNWA, a vibrant writer's community dedicated to helping writers in the Northwest make the leap from inspiration, to publication. Learn more.
Volunteer
PNWA does many things to help and encourage writers, but it could do little without the help of its volunteers. Learn more.
Who's in charge at PNWA?
We have a fabulous Board of Trustees, made up of an Executive Committee and a group of amazingly motivated Members. This group of dedicated writers and volunteers focus all year on making the annual Summer Conference, Literary Contest and other events the best they can be.
