The national organization of
professionally published writers.

Artificial Intelligence Advocacy Efforts

The Writers’ Union of Canada calls for best legal and ethical practices from AI companies. Follow the Union’s advocacy efforts, learn more about the issue, and what you can do to protect yourself.
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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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Ian Williams photo by Justin Morris
Ian Williams
Poet and Fiction Writer (Photo: Justin Morris)
More than ever, as isolation threatens to become the norm, I appreciate how the Writers' Union preserves a community of writers.

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.



30 Apr

2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT

A Beginner's Guide to Audiobooks

An introduction to audiobook production, costs, rights management, and how to get started.

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Member Announcement

Apr. 2 2025
Beneath Dark Waters: The Legacy of the Empress of Ireland Shipwreck

Eve Lazarus

May 22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (PDT)Join Eve Lazarus and the Vancouver Historical Society for the launch of Beneath Dark Waters: The Legacy of the Empress of Ireland Shipwreck at the Museum of Vancouver. Eve's talk will delve into the sinking of the CPR liner in the St. Lawrence River in 1914 and look at…

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