The national organization of
professionally published writers.

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Creating Mentorship for Deaf and Disabled Writers is a mentorship program designed to support the creative growth and professional development of Deaf and disabled writers. Apply by November 3.

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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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Eden Robinson photo by Red Works Photography
Eden Robinson
Novelist and Short Fiction Writer (Photo: Red Works Photography)
The Writers' Union of Canada defends not just its membership but all authors in Canada from ongoing devaluation of copyright. Our livelihood depends on having strong voices and leadership tackling these pivotal issues.

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 Oct

2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT

The Basics of Novel Structure

In a world where information about craft proliferates, sometimes writers are just looking for the basics.

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Member Announcement

Oct. 21 2025
Diana Hayes's debut novella, "Looking for Cornelius"

Diana Hayes

Poet Diana Hayes’s debut novella, Looking for Cornelius, was published September 2025 by Wipf & Stock/Resource Publications.A gorgeous, poignant tale of homecoming told with a keen sense of poetic detail. Diana Hayes takes us on a journey steeped in Celtic lore, lilting music, ghosts of the…

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