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Under Account Information you must enter your legal name. (You'll enter any Pen Name(s) under Membership Information.)

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You will be charged a one-time application fee of $15 at the time of your application.
This fee is non-refundable.
Once your application has been approved, you will be charged $95 to cover your dues for the first year of membership.
Membership applications submitted between January 1st and June 30th pay the full application fee ($15) and the full yearly dues ($95). Membership applications submitted between July 1st and November 14th shall pay the application fee ($15) and $140 ($45 + $95). This fee shall be for the remainder of the year and for the year to follow.
Applications submitted on or after November 15th shall be processed as memberships for the next year.

Your completed application goes through the following process:

Application is reviewed to ensure qualifications for NINC membership are met.
Once verified, the applicant’s name (and qualifying pseudonym, if applicable) will be presented to the membership for approval.
Verification happens by the 25th of each month.
Final approval happens by the 20th of the following month.
The full application process normally takes 6-8 weeks.
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Application fee is $15.

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Where did you learn about NINC?

Which of these two options describe you: (at least one is necessary for application to Novelists, Inc.)

I have published at least two novels over 30,000 words with a traditional, royaltypaying publisher, with an advance of at least $2000 each, or with royalty earnings over $2000 each in a 12-month period.

I have independently published at least two novels over 30,000 words, with earnings of at least $5000 each in a 12- month period (proof of earnings will be requested).

Number of published novels:

Minimum 2

Recent Titles

Please list your most recent titles (maximum three). Include publisher, publisher's address, and the format in which the book is published (hardback, trade paperback, mass market or e-book). Documentation of royalties earned are also required and will need to be uploaded separately.

Qualifying Book #1

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Title

Enter the title of the first book you want us to verify

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Example: https://www.amazon.com/Oxygen-Science-Fiction-Suspense-Novel-ebook/dp/B005P2HB3M

How was this title published?

This book is published by traditional publisher, is more than 30,000 words, and I either earned more than a $2,000 advance or more than $2,000 during a consecutive twelve month period.

This book is indie (self) published, is more than 30,000 words, and I earned more than $5,000 during a consecutive twelve month period.

Supporting Documents

If this book is traditionally published, please upload screenshots, spreadsheets, or a picture/photocopy of earnings statements or advances showing that it earned $2000 or more during a consecutive 12 month period. If this book is indie-pubbed, please upload screenshots, spreadsheets, or a picture/photocopy of earnings statements showing that it earned $5000 or more during a consecutive 12 month period.

Qualifying Book #2

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Title

Enter the title of the second book you want us to verify

Amazon Link

Example: https://www.amazon.com/Oxygen-Science-Fiction-Suspense-Novel-ebook/dp/B005P2HB3M

How was this title published?

This book is published by traditional publisher, is more than 30,000 words, and I either earned more than a $2,000 advance or more than $2,000 during a consecutive twelve month period.

This book is indie (self) published, is more than 30,000 words, and I earned more than $5,000 during a consecutive twelve month period.

Supporting Documents

I have read the membership requirements and qualify for membership. I understand that I will need to provide documents to verify publisher information and book earnings.

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