What Members Can Do Through The Wodehouse Society

The Wodehouse Society (TWS) is a social organization that promotes interest in and research into the life and works of P. G. Wodehouse (1881–1975). If you join, you can take part in local chapter activities, contribute writing to the quarterly journal Plum Lines or the website blog, and attend the society's biennial conventions—the next one is scheduled for November 2026. These options suit fans who want fellowship with other readers as well as those who want to write or research.

Who the Society Is For

TWS describes a global following. Members include prominent authors, researchers, academics, and devoted students, but the society notes that most members are simply fans—there for the laughs, sweetness, and light in Wodehouse's work. That mix matters when you decide how to get involved: you can participate purely as a reader, or you can contribute research and writing.

Ways to Get Involved

Join a Local Chapter

The society points members toward local chapters for "fun and camaraderie" with fellow fans nearby. This is the most direct route to in-person or regional fan activity. The site does not list individual chapters on the page summarized here, so check the society's site for chapter locations before assuming one exists near you.

Write for Plum Lines or the Blog

Members can contribute to Plum Lines, the society's quarterly journal, or to the website blog. This suits readers who want to turn their enthusiasm into essays, research notes, or commentary. The site does not publish submission guidelines in the material summarized here, so contact the society for format and editorial details.

Attend a Biennial Convention

TWS holds a convention every two years, described as "a rollicking celebratory tradition not to be missed." The next convention is in November 2026, themed "Sitting Pretty in Garden City," and registration was announced as open. The society directs readers to its convention event page for full details and the registration link.

Before You Commit

• Check chapter availability. The site promotes local chapters but does not enumerate them on the summarized page; confirm one exists in your area.
• Ask about submission requirements. No word counts, deadlines, or editorial contacts appear in the available material.
• Register early for the convention. The society framed January 2026 as the time to sign up for the November event, suggesting limited capacity or planning lead time.
• Pricing and membership terms are not stated in the available material, so verify dues and registration costs directly with the society rather than assuming free access.

Getting Started

The society recommends newcomers begin with a broad browse of Wodehouse's world and its Resources page, then consider joining to support the mission. From there, the natural next steps are contacting the society about membership, checking the convention event page for the 2026 gathering, and asking about chapter locations and Plum Lines submissions.