How to Join ASPA

Joining ASPA could not be simpler. Just go to our memberships page and select the membership level that best suits your needs:

Free Membership

Best suited for:

New authors, hobby writers, or anyone wanting to explore the ASPA community before committing to a paid plan.

What’s included:

• Basic Author profile

• Community blog access

• Attend Events

• Register for Workshops

Why authors choose Free

The Free membership is a great starting point for authors wanting to establish a presence within the ASPA community. It allows you to explore the platform, connect with other writers, and begin showcasing your work.

For many authors, this becomes the first step before moving into a more professional author setup.

Essentials Membership

Best suited for:

Authors who are actively publishing, promoting books, and looking to grow their visibility and audience professionally.

What’s included:

Everything in Free, plus:

• Enhanced author profile

• Author Dashboard to create and manage your bookstore listings

• Improved visibility across the platform

• Additional promotional opportunities

• Priority access to events

• Access to premium author resources

• Member workshops and training sessions

• Expanded author tools

• Greater support for building your reader brand

• More customisation options

Why authors upgrade to Essentials

Essentials is where authors begin treating their writing more seriously as a long-term project or business.

It is ideal for authors who want:

• Better discoverability

• A stronger professional presence

• More opportunities to promote books

• Access to practical growth tools and training

Many authors find Essentials gives them the structure and exposure needed to move beyond simply publishing a book and towards building an author brand readers recognise.

Pro Membership

Best suited for:

Serious authors, growing author brands, indie publishers, and authors wanting the strongest level of visibility, tools, and support available within ASPA.

What’s included:

Everything in Essentials, plus:

• Maximum visibility across the platform

• Featured promotional opportunities

• Priority support

• Access to advanced author tools

• Access to the Author Success Toolkit App

• Premium training and strategy resources

• Expanded marketing support

• Professional growth features

• Early access to selected new tools and features

• Greater opportunities for exposure within the ASPA ecosystem

Why authors choose Pro

Pro is designed for authors who want to grow strategically and give themselves the strongest possible foundation for long-term success.

This level is particularly valuable for authors who:

• Publish regularly

• Want to increase sales and visibility

• Are actively building a reader community

• Want access to AI-powered author tools

• Need structured support and professional-level resources

For many members, Pro quickly becomes more than a membership. It becomes part of the system they use to manage and grow their author career.

Which Membership Is Right for You?

If you are simply exploring or just starting out, Free is the perfect place to begin.

If you are actively publishing and promoting your books, Essentials gives you the tools and visibility to grow more effectively.

If you are serious about building a professional author brand and want access to the full ASPA experience, Pro offers the highest level of support, exposure, and growth potential.

No matter where you start, you can upgrade at any time as your author journey evolves.

Once registered

You will receive an email to confirm your contact and activate your profile. You will now be able to access the members only area and tools.