Join TANFWA
Membership.
Write with a community that has your back.
TANFWA is open to individual and corporate authors of all literary works, plus young writers. Choose the membership that fits you and start benefiting from advice, training and a network of authors.
Membership from
TZS 15,000 / yearStudents & young writers- One-time joining fee* TZS 50,000
- Ordinary TZS 30,000 / year
- Associate / Honorary TZS 150,000 / year
Who can join
If you write, publish or support authors, there’s a place for you
Membership is open to individual and corporate authors of all literary works, plus young writers.
Individual authors
Tanzanians and foreign nationals who write general non-fiction, textbooks, academic or other literary works.
Organisations & corporate authors
Institutions, publishers and corporate bodies that deal with literary works and want to support authorship.
Students & young writers
Students and emerging writers building their craft, their portfolio and their professional network.
Membership options
Choose the membership that fits you
A one-time joining fee, then a yearly fee. Students pay the yearly fee only. Pick a plan and your choice is carried into the application form.
Individual authors
Ordinary Membership
For individual Tanzanians or foreign nationals who write.
+ TZS 50,000 one-time joining fee
Students & young writers
Student Membership
For all students and young writers.
No joining fee
Organisations & corporate bodies
Associate or Honorary
For individuals, organisations or corporate bodies that deal with literary works.
+ TZS 50,000 one-time joining fee
Member benefits
Everything you gain when you join
TANFWA is a member-driven association that upholds and enhances the profile and status of authors in Tanzania.
- Assistance with copyright and publishing queries
- Professional training, seminars, workshops and conferences
- Vetting of author–publisher contracts before you sign
- Eligibility for grants in available schemes for authors and writers
- Legal assistance when you meet a copyright matter with a publisher
- Free access to networking with authors in TANFWA’s database of writers
- Updates on activities and developments in the publishing industry
- A quarterly newsletter delivered to you
- Free entrance to most workshops and seminars around the country
- Access to important writing and authorship research portals
- Eligibility for regional and international authors’ symposia
How to join
Three steps to becoming a member
- 01
Choose your membership
Pick Ordinary, Student, or Associate or Honorary membership. New members pay a one-time joining fee, then a yearly fee.
- 02
Make your payment
Pay by T-PESA on the number shown below, using your name as the reference.
- 03
Send your application
Complete the short form. It reaches the TANFWA secretariat, who will confirm your membership.
Payment details
Pay by mobile money
Payments are made through T-PESA. Use your full name as the payment reference so we can match it to your application.
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Become a member of TANFWA
Fill in the form and send it to the secretariat. If you would rather talk to someone first, we are happy to help.
- info@tanfwa.or.tz
- +255 733 009 996
- Tue–Thu 9am–5pm · Fri 10am–2pm
Questions
Membership, answered
Who can join TANFWA?
Membership is open to individual and corporate authors of all literary works, plus young writers and students.
How much does membership cost?
New members pay a one-time joining fee of TZS 50,000, then TZS 30,000 a year for Ordinary membership or TZS 150,000 a year for Associate or Honorary membership. Students pay TZS 15,000 a year, with no joining fee.
Can foreign nationals join?
Yes. Ordinary membership applies to individual Tanzanians or foreign nationals.
How do I pay?
Payments are made through T-PESA on 0733 000 996. Use your full name as the payment reference.
What do I receive as a member?
Copyright and publishing assistance, training and workshops, contract vetting, legal help, networking, a quarterly newsletter, access to research portals and eligibility for symposia and grants.
Become part of Tanzania’s writing community