• a sisterhood of talented women who are dedicated to their craft and to sharing their passion for arts with others

Founded in 1897, the National League of American Pen Women, Inc. (NLAPW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports and promotes professional women in arts, letters, music, and allied professions. 

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Why Become a Pen Woman?

 

Cape Canaveral Branch member Donna Puglisi shares brief insights into how the prestigious NLAPW helps professional women in all aspects of the arts to network with fellow artists and expand their horizons. “The National League of American Pen Women, Inc. is a foundation, a bridge, providing building blocks to achieve success in your field. … Sharing our ideas and creative talents, there is no limit to what we can do,” she says.

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  • Featured Member: Nancy Haskett, Modesto Branch

    Featured Member: Nancy Haskett, Modesto Branch

    Nancy Haskett has been writing poetry about family, nature, outdoor activities, hobbies, travels, and current issues since she was in junior high school. An award-winning poet and former English teacher of 34 years, she recently joined The Pen Woman magazine team as the poetry editor.

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  • 60+ branches across country

  • 35 disciplines represented

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Make your plans for the 2026 Biennial conference, hosted on April 24-26 in Washington, D.C., by the Central New York Branch.