The national organization of
professionally published writers.

Call for Submissions

The Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers aims to discover, encourage, and promote new writers of short prose. The winner is awarded $2,500. Deadline: February 16, 2026.
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Getting published

Finished your first manuscript? Part way through a promising work-in-progress? Have a great idea for a story? Getting published can be a challenge, but TWUC is here to help. Read our free Getting Published FAQs to understand your next steps.
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Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood
Novelist, Poet, Essayist (Photo credit: Luis Mora)
The results of forming the Union have been much greater than expected. All writers in Canada have benefited.

HOW TWUC SUPPORTS OUR MEMBERS

  • Powerful advocacy in support of writers’ rights
  • Connection with a community of professional writers across the country
  • Increased income opportunities through public and school readings programs
  • Free professional development resources and how-to guides
  • Be paid to mentor, or be mentored by, another writer through the Union’s Mentorship Microgrants
  • Access to dedicated staff for contract advice and grievance assistance
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Upcoming Webinars

The Writers’ Union of Canada presents webinars on a range of craft and business topics for writers. All TWUC webinars are closed captioned. Learn more about accessibility at the Union. The following webinars are open to the public; members of the Union can find special member-exclusive webinars and recordings in the TWUC Member Portal.



11 Feb

1:00 pm ET
10:00 am PT

Getting that Grant with Canada Council – Part Two

Join representatives from Canada Council for the Arts as they provide an overview of their updated portal.

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Member Announcement

Jan. 20 2026
Freedom to Read Panel & Banned Books Open Mic

Elizabeth Jane Haynes

Monday, February 23, 2026Doors at 6:30 PM7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MTKensington Legion1918 Kensington Road NWCalgary*Open Mic sign-ups for readings from banned books will begin at 6:30 PM after doors have opened.Join us at the Kensington Legion this February during Freedom to Read Week 2026 where we will be…

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