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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Eve Silver
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The Union supports a diverse tapestry of Canadian writers, ensuring the rights and protecting the interests of both traditionally and self-published authors.

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.



22 Mar

3:00 pm ET
12:00 pm PT

Health Benefits for Writers: Q&A with the Writers’ Coalition

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

13 Apr

2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT

Poetry and Place: In Conversation with Poet Laureates

Celebrate National Poetry Month and join us in this discussion with Poet Laureates from different cities across Canada.

Member Announcement

Mar. 14 2023

Katie Welch

Mad Honey, (Wolsak and Wynn, 2022), is a 2023 OLA Evergreen Award nominee! I'm honoured to be included among these excellent books, and thrilled to be recognized by the libraries of Ontario. 

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