The national organization of
professionally published writers.

Facilitating Mentorship, Creating Community

The Union welcomes mentee applications from Black, Indigenous, and racialized emerging writers across Canada to participate in this year’s virtual conference and mentorship program.
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Ruth Ohi
Children’s Book Writer and Illustrator
The Union’s readings programs are an investment in present and future Canadian voices and their Canadian publishers.

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  • 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.



29 Jul

2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT

Health Benefits for Writers Info Session and Q&A

A live info session about health benefits for writers through the Writers’ Coalition Program, offered by AFBS.

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Jun. 24 2026
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BookNet Canada

Professionals working in the Canadian and American book supply chain, independently or as part of an organization, including creators (writers and illustrators), publishers, literary agents, manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, library staff, service providers, industry…

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