Become a KYD Member
Join a trusted literary community offering guidance, opportunities and pathways to publication.
Learn More About Membership Benefits:
Whether you’re searching for writing prizes, publishing advice and opportunities, mentorships and editing services, affordable writing courses, writing and reading clubs, or just the best articles on literature and culture, KYD is a trusted and welcoming community for the unapologetically bookish.
Submit fiction to KYD magazine: Members can exclusively submit short stories to KYD year-round. We are always on the lookout for new and emerging voices. Payment for publication is $1,000.
Free entry to all KYD Writing Prizes: KYD Members receive free entry to our prizes designed to support early-career development. Annual prizes include Flash Fiction (April), Poetry (July) and Creative Non-Fiction Essays (November). The winner and runners up will receive cash prizes up to $2,500 and publication in the magazine.
Serious savings on writing courses: Whether you’re just starting out or have years of writing experience, there’s something for everyone among our wide range of courses led by award-winning authors. Members receive $50 off new writing courses + 10% off everything else year-round. Plus you’ll enjoy even bigger discounts during our annual sales!
Work 1-1 with industry-leading editors: Members receive discounts on one-to-one mentorships with KYD’s network of experienced literary editors.
Learn to pitch and edit like a pro: Your membership includes free access to practical, editor-led online ‘How to Pitch’ and ‘How to Edit’ courses, full of tips and strategies to make your pitches and work stand out.
Join a supportive writing community: Be part of the KYD Writers Clun, quarterly online group sessions bringing together like-minded writers over Zoom, where you’ll enjoy writing prompts and readings led KYD staff. Alternating Seasons comprise fiction, non-fiction and poetry—so there’s something for every writer.
Craft guidance and resources, straight to your inbox: Our ‘How to Write’ email series lands in your inbox each month with focused, actionable writing advice from industry experts.
New Members-Only Opportunities
Free and exclusive to KYD Members
Writers Club for Members
KYD Writers Club is a free online writing club for KYD members running across a six-week period. Our next session is focused on essay writing.
Free Courses for Members
Join a new engaging short course on developing your writing. If you've ever been interested in what the editing process entails and how it could benefit your writing, this course is for you.
Enter Writing Prizes
This is a professional development event exclusive to KYD members. Learn all the all the ways you can formulate a high-quality pitch—and improve your chances of publication.