Medical
American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Canad, American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Delaw, American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Great, American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Mid-A, American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), North, American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), North, American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Pacif, American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), Rocky, American Medical Writers Association (AMWA), South
Society for Technical Communication
Special Interest Groups, Student Chapters, Alamo Chapter STC, Alaska Chapter STC, Alberta Chapter STC, Aloha Chapter STC, Arkansas Chapter STC, Atlanta Chapter STC, Austin Chapter STC, Australia Chapter STC, Belgium Chapter STC, Berkeley Chapter STC
Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT), Nati
Only student organization of its kind within the agricultural communications field. It is designed for college students who have a professional interest in the field of communications related to agriculture
Alliance for Computers and Writing (ACW)
Supports teachers at all levels of instruction in their intellignet, theory-based use of computers in writing instruction.
APMP Carolina Chapter
Provides its members with monthly chapter meetings and programs, newsletter, and job listings.
APMP Chesapeake Chapter
Serving proposal writers and proposal managers of the Baltimore-Washington Corridor.
APMP Georgia Chattahoochee Chapter
Provides its members chapter meetings and programs, job listings and links.
APMP Valley of the Sun Chapter
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, chapter members (and non-members) enjoy workshops, meetings, links, job listings and educational programs.
Association for Computer Machinery - SIGCHI
Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction
Association for Computer Machinery - SIGDOC
Special Interest Group for DOCumentation, a society of senior communication professionals.
Association of Earth Science Editors (AESE)
An organization of editors, journal managers, and others concerned with publication in the earth sciences.
Association of Professional Communication Consulta
Supports communication consultants through newsletters, awards, listserv, annual workshops and conferences, membership directory, surveys.
Association of Proposal Management Professionals (
Links to proposal development, writing and management resources, local chapters, conferences and publications.
Association Of Teachers of Technical Writing (ATTW
Tutorial support for university courses and mailing list. [Requires registration]
Australian Society for Technical Communication (NS
Professional non-profit organisation dedicated to serving the needs of all Technical Communicators (New South Wales AUS)
Australian Society for Technical Communication (Vi
Non-profit society for technical writers and other professionals involved in the communication of technical information.
Board of Editors in the Life Sciences (BELS)
Evaluates the proficiency of manuscript editors in the life sciences and to award credentials similar to those obtainable in other professions. Provides certifcations as Editor Life Sciences (ELS).
Canadian Association of Teachers of Technical Writ
Includes members only area, archives, events calendar, and contacts.
Center for Information-Development Management
Committed to providing a focused, expert, and progressive forum to support documentation, training, and customer service managers in creating high performance teams that produce effective and appropriate deliverables. White papers, listserv, publications, conferences, newsletters and members section provided.
Conseil des Rédacteurs Techniques (CRT)
A French non-profit organization for technical communicators. [Information in English and French]
Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA)
Helping members of co-operatives excel in communications - from writing, photography, and editing to video, layout, and design
Council for Advancement of Science Writing (CASW)
Group of distinguished journalists and scientists committed to improving the quality of science news reaching the general public
Council for Programs in Technical and Scientific C
News, newsletters, and information on conferences and forums.
Council of Science Editors (CSE)
Improve communication in the sciences by educating authors, editors, and publishers through articles, links, resources, publications, and job bank. Formerly Council of Biology Editors (CBE).
Danish Centre for Terminology
DANTERMcentret contributes to the development of know-how within the fields of terminology and language technology through co-operation with a number of research institutions.
Dutch Society for Information and Communication (S
(Studiekring voor Technische Informatie en Communicatie) deals with technical communication in Dutch and other languages, including English.
European Association for Terminology (EAFT-AET-EEO
Supports the terminology sector in Europe; designed to further plurilingualism through terminology, to provide a European platform for promoting and professionalising terminological activities and improving awareness of them, and to liaise and cooperate actively with other relevant organisations, associations and institutions at all levels.
European Association of Science Editors (EASE)
A truly international organization providing science writers and editors resources, links, newsletter, mailing lists, networking.
Finnish Centre for Technical Terminology (TSK)
(Tekniikan Sanastokeskus, TSK) provides terminology consultation, work, publications, newsletters, training and activities for its members.
Finnish Society for Information Services
(Samfundet för Informationtjänst i Finland) is a non-profit trade association for people involved in retrieving, analysing, recording and disseminating information in a variety of forms.
Finnish Technical Communications Society
(Suomen Tekniset Dokumentoijat ry) contains the society's site is Finnish, or link to technical communications resources, articles and links in both in Finnish and English.
HyperTexas
A watering hole for Technical Writers, Winhelp Authors and Web Developers looking for late-breaking news on tools and techniques of their craft.
Icelandic Language Institute (Íslensk málstöð)
Official body responsible for language planning and preservation and operates in accordance with Icelandic law
IEEE Professional Communication Society
The primary mission of the IEEE Professional Communication Society (PCS) is to help engineer and technical communicators develop skills in written and oral presentation.
Institute of Scientific and Technical Communicator
The UK professional association for technical communicators (technical authors, technical writers, technical illustrators) and information developers. Also of interest to those working in associated jobs, such as translators.
INTECOM - The International Council for Technical
Aims to improve technical documentation and communication through international co-operation between technical communication organizations.
International Society of Performance Improvement (
Dedicated to improving productivity and performance in the workplace through human performance technology; supports members through conferences, workshops, chapter meetings, links and resources, awards, and networking.
National Association of Government Communicators (
Professional network of federal, state and local government employees who disseminate information within and outside government. Its members are editors, writers, graphic artists, video professionals, broadcasters, photographers, information specialists and agency spokespersons.
National Association of Science Writers (NASW)
Organization of science journalists and communicators providing links, newsletter, networking, regional meetings, and educational workshops.
National Writers Union - BITE Division
(Business - Instructional - Technical - Electronic) Division of the NWU created to support the efforts of its members in these areas.
New Zealand Technical Writers Association (NZTWA)
Promotes technical writing as a profession and technical writing training within tertiary institutions in New Zealand.
NordTerm
An association of organisations and societies in the Nordic countries which are engaged in terminology work, training and research.
PRSA Technology Section
An organization of communications professionals who develop, implement and counsel regarding public relations or marketing communications programs and activities for technology companies. Resources include publications, member directory, email newsletter, message boards, and PR tech jobs.
Société Québécoise de la Rédaction Professionnelle
A committee of certified technical writers.
Spanish Society of Documentation and Scientific In
Provides a framework for the interchange of experiences and for the vocational training of Spanish information professionals.
Swedish Society on Technical Communication (FTI)
Supporting 450 members working as scientific and technical authors and illustrators.
Technical Communicators' Forum (TC-Forum)
Stimulates professional discussion through participation of its worldwide network of members.
tekom, e.V
Europe's largest association of technical communicators; links to topics, careers, software reviews, information and publications. (Germany)
The Monaco Group
Invigorates communication research and practice in commercial and non-profit environments by developing new approaches and new solutions to communication problems.