The national organization of
professionally published writers.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The Union invites submissions to its 32nd annual Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers. A $2,500 prize will be awarded to the winner. Deadline Extended: February 23, 2025.
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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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Lawrence Hill
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.



27 Feb

2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT

In Conversation with 2024 Freedom to Read Award Winner Brandi Morin

Celebrate Freedom to Read Week with the Union and tune in for the announcement of the 2025 FTR Award Winner!

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Member Announcement

Feb. 12 2025
Creative Writing Workshop in Vasto, Italy – September 6-13, 2025

Vasto Arts Workshop

Vasto, a historic town on Italy’s Adriatic Coast, hosts a week-long creative writing workshop with Canadian authors Chris Di Raddo and Carolyn Marie Souaid. Held from September 6-13, 2025, sessions take place Monday to Friday, both morning and afternoon, with a break for lunch. The program includes…

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