Membership
Are you passionate about literature?
Are you concerned about threats to freedom of expression?
Would you like to join a world of writers?
Members of English PEN are at the forefront of an exciting international movement aiming to promote literature, support the writing community and campaign for the rights and release of writers who have been unjustly imprisoned. Joining English PEN will give you a unique opportunity to mix with some of the most innovative creative minds of the contemporary English writing scene, from Claire Tomalin to Salley Vickers, Hari Kunzru to Steven Pinker, Monica Ali to Doris Lessing, and Philip Pullman to Alan Hollinghurst.
Exchange ideas, compare notes and get inspired at parties, lectures, screenings and other events hosted by PEN throughout the year. When you join PEN you become part of the only worldwide body of writers and literary professionals. All new members also currently receive a complimentary copy of the PEN/Profile Books anthology Another Sky: Voices of Conscience from Around the World.
These are just some of the things that we are doing, both in this country and worldwide, funded by our members:
- Campaigns: Monitoring political censorship at home and abroad and running campaigns such as No Offence
- Writers in Prison: Supporting our adopted writers who are unjustly imprisoned, persecuted or forced into exile
- Events: Organising events and talks which explore literature and reinforce our commitment to freedom of expression
- Readers & Writers: Bringing books and authors to socially excluded children and adults
- Writers in Translation: Awarding grants to support the translation of important international literature into English
- Literary Prizes: Awarding and administering annual awards
Join or renew online
| £ 50.00 (London & Overseas) | |
| £ 45.00 (Outside London) |
| £ 50.00 (London & Overseas) | |
| £ 45.00 (Outside London) |
| £ 15.00 Student Membership |
If you would like to pay by cheque or standing order please fill in the Application Form and post to sarah Hesketh, Office & Events Manager, English PEN, 6-8 Amwell Street, London, EC1R 1UQ. If you have any questions please contact Sarah Hesketh by phone on 020 7713 0023 or by email
We, and a world of writers, look forward to hearing from you!