The national organization of
professionally published writers.

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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Lawrence Hill

Novelist, Essayist, Memoirist

The Writers’ Union is a valuable and indispensable organization that deserves the support of writers across Canada.

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.

5 Mar

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12:00 pm PT

Getting Paid Through PLR

Learn about the Public Lending Right Program (PLR) and their new online registration process.

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Member Announcement

Feb. 20 2026

New Poetry Collection from Di Brandt: Little Dragons (April 2026)

Di Brandt

A strong tender collection of new poetry from one of our most celebrated poets. Brandt demonstrates yet again her extraordinary range of formal and expressive interests, leading in this case to a stunning series of playful and profound “backyard meditations,” love poems to trees and crows and…