The national organization of
professionally published writers.

2024 Short List Announced

TWUC is pleased to announce the short list of nominees for the 28th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award, recognizing the best first collection of short fiction by a Canadian author published in 2024.
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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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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.

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

Member Announcement

May. 9 2025

Gina Brown

Writer and indie publisher, Gina Brown, will be presenting at King’s College inaugural Creative Writing & Storytelling Conference in Halifax, May 30 to June 1. Hosted by the Writing & Publishing MFA program, this year’s theme is curation – exploring how storytelling drives curation, and how…

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