Word Factory Membership

Become a Word Factory Friend and enjoy priority booking and other exclusive offers.

Our dynamic programme brings you close to some of the world's most accomplished authors at London's friendliest literary salon. This year, we're featuring unmissable short story writers such as Carys Davies, David Constantine, Courttia Newland, Adam Marek, Jenn Ashworth and rising stars Jessica Greengrass, Zoe Gilbert, Tom lee and KJ Orr – plus more to be announced. Having listened to our valued Members, we are continuing with our renowned special events and masterclasses, short story club, renowned Apprentice Award and we are creating more opportunities for members to get together to share work and inspiration.

Make the most of these literary delights and become a WORD FACTORY FRIEND. Not only will you will hear about all these events before anyone else, but you also get priority booking and discounted tickets.

By becoming a Friend, you are also helping the sustainability of the only organisation in the UK promoting and supporting quality short story writing - a unique not-for-profit literary company run by and for writers.

We need your help so that we can continue to offer a unique service and develop new services for you.

Here's what some leading authors have to say about us:

David Almond:
“The Word Factory has quickly become an important part of literary life in the UK”.

A.L. Kennedy:
"Cathy Galvin has created a remarkable community of writers around the Word Factory. Events and workshops are always worthwhile, well-organised and inspiring".

Lionel Shriver:
"Word Factory convenes good-sized, enthusiastic audiences for short stories in a relaxed, convivial setting that makes the events feel like an indulgence rather than a cultural duty".

FRIEND PACKAGE

Fee - £50 | Limited to 100 people (not transferable)

Your benefits:

• Priority booking on all events – tickets to all our events are open to members from 1st January.
• Masterclasses: Discounted entry – save £10 per ticket.
• Salons: Discounted entry – save £5 per ticket.
• Exclusive password access to our film archive of author readings and conversation.

NOTE - This is a Time Limited Offer.