Free memberships are available to anyone who wishes to join. Each registered account includes an online portfolio, creative user tools, email services, and the opportunity to connect with other creative minds.
To further enhance your experience, Writing.Com offers four levels of paid memberships. Paid members can store more items, upload images, organize groups, create survey forms, and more while supporting the site.
Each level offers additional benefits beyond the previous one. Memberships may be purchased in three-month, six-month, or annual increments through the "The Writing.Com Shop"  . Pricing begins at $9.95 for three months.
Click the memberships below to read what each level includes.
Membership Levels
  Free Membership
Limited level that provides the basic tools and features for getting started.
 Basic Membership ($29.95 / year)
Entry-level membership that adds additional storage space.
 Upgraded Membership ($49.95 / year)
Well-rounded level that adds more storage space and the ability to create additional item types such as books, images, groups, and surveys.
 Premium Membership ($139.95 / year)
Feature-rich level with expanded tools and capabilities. This is the WdC recommended membership for members who want the most out of Writing.Com.
 Premium Plus Membership ($259.95 / year)
Premium membership supersized with the highest limits and features available.
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Free Membership Back to Top
The Free Membership allows members to read thousands of stories, poems, and articles while also creating and maintaining their own writing portfolio using many of the basic tools and features offered by Writing.Com. There is no charge for this level.
Includes:
Portfolio & Writing Tools Personal online portfolio with Recycling Bin
Storage for up to 10 items in your portfolio
Recycling Bin and Portfolio tabs (except Blog tab)
Public portfolio URL to share with family, friends, or publishers
Ability to create static items (up to 50KB each), Campfire Creatives, Product Reviews, In & Outs, Madlibs, polls, word searches, quizzes, and crossword puzzles
Ability to add covers to portfolio tabs, including Writing.Com Stock Covers
Ability to use Writing.Com Stock Covers for item covers
Scratchpad, Notepad (1 page), and the ability to add Edit Points to one item
Feedback & Community Interaction Ability to rate and review other members' items
Ability to receive feedback from other members of the community
Ability to request feedback through the Reviews tab
Ability to participate in member-hosted contests and groups
Communication & Participation Ability to post in message forums and use instant messenger
Ability to post in the Notebook tab and Newsfeeds
Personal @Writing.Com email address with full email service, including 2 folders, 5 MB of space, and 500 messages
Navigation & Account Tools Handle menus, including the Queue tool
Search tool at the top of the left column
Left and right column navigation
Favorite/Fan items and authors organization, including the Fans tab
Gift Points Receive Gift Points from Writing.Com for each day logged in
Ability to receive Gift Points from other members
Basic Membership ($29.95 / year) Back to TopThis entry-level membership adds more storage space along with additional tools and features.
Includes all the benefits of Free membership, plus:
Portfolio & Writing Tools Storage for up to 50 items in your portfolio
Static item size increased to 100KB
Ability to create 10 interactive stories
Ability to create folders
Additional Notepad page and Edit Point item
Community & Feedback Tools The Review Tool
Ability to leave anonymous reviews and/or ratings
Ability to create 2 message forums
Access to official Writing.Com contests
Communication & Account Features Additional email disk space to 25 MB and 1,250 messages
Access to the chat room
Slightly faster instant message time
Extras Larger, bolder handle
Use of passkey ring
Upgraded Membership ($49.95 / year) Back to TopThis well-rounded level adds more storage space and unlocks additional item types such as books, images, groups, and surveys. It is the usual choice for casual members and those just getting started.
Includes all the benefits of Basic membership, plus:
Portfolio & Writing Tools Storage for up to 250 items in your portfolio
Static item size increased to 250KB
Ability to upload images
Ability to add covers to items with advanced options
Ability to embed YouTube videos in books
Portfolio Blog tab
Additional Notepad pages (5) and Edit Point items (10)
Content Creation Tools Ability to create unlimited message forums
Ability to create up to 10 books (up to 5MB each)
Ability to create up to 20 interactive stories
Ability to host groups with up to 250 members per group
Ability to create survey forms and cNotes
Statistics & Feedback Tools Summary statistics for items
Feedback and ratings breakdowns
Extended statistics
Use of the "Authors In Print" promotion system
Communication & Account Features Ability to create unlimited email folders
Email disk space increased to 50 MB and 2,500 messages
Offsite email access with POP3/IMAP support for your @Writing.Com email account
Ability to post in chat and access the extended IM console
Extras Ability to collapse the right navigation column to expand the center workspace
Access to the Writing.Com Ideanary and the WritingML to HTML converter
Ability to create passkeys for items and post ads in the Writing.Com classifieds
Fast instant message time
Premium Membership ($139.95 / year) Back to TopFeature-rich level with all the bells and whistles, allowing members to get the most out of Writing.Com. This is the WdC recommended level of paid membership for those looking to get “the most bang for your buck”!
Includes all the benefits of Upgraded membership, plus:
Portfolio & Writing Tools Storage for up to 1,000 items in your portfolio
YourUsername.Writing.Com portfolio URL
Your personal InkSpot showcase portfolio
Static item size increased to 500KB
Additional Notepad pages (25) and Edit Point items (50)
Content Creation & Publishing Create up to 25 books (up to 10MB each)
Create up to 30 interactive stories
Ability to add photos to books, forum posts, and notes
Upload animated images
Upload up to 5 documents
Host up to 25 web pages
Create up to 10 photo albums (500 photos maximum)
Community & Group Tools Host groups with up to 1,000 members per group
Create up to 2 Shops
Use of the Revision Control System (RCS) for the body of all items
Access to submission tracking
Interface & Customization Full-time costumicons
Ability to create multiple signature blocks
Ability to create 25 custom links
Access to Quick Links, Quick Favorites, and Quick Functions
Use of Full Screen (FS) Edit
Use of Port Surf
Communication & Account Features Email disk space increased to 100 MB and 5,000 messages
Fastest instant message time
Premium Plus Membership ($259.95 / year) Back to Top Premium membership supersized!
Includes all the benefits of Premium membership, plus: Portfolio & Writing Tools Storage for up to 2,000 items in your portfolio
Static item size increased to 750KB
Additional Notepad pages (50) and Edit Point items (75)
Content Creation & Publishing Create up to 50 books (up to 15MB each)
Create up to 40 interactive stories
Create up to 50 web pages
Upload up to 100 documents
Create up to 25 photo albums (1,000 photos maximum)
Create up to 25 audio items
Community & Group Tools Host groups with up to 2,500 members per group
Create up to 10 Shops
Communication & Account Features Email disk space increased to 200 MB and 10,000 messages
ExtrasAbility to create 50 custom links
Access to Quick Surf
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