The national organization of
professionally published writers.

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Sarah Tsiang

Poet and Children’s Writer (Photo: Jane Kerrison)

The Writers' Union of Canada offers more than just support for reading fees and informative newsletters. The Union works to create a more educated and empowered community of writers, and that benefits the entire country.

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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
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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.

23 Sep

2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT

AI and Copyright with Access Copyright

As the development of Generative AI accelerates, the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the technology remain uncertain.

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Member Announcement

Aug. 27 2026

September Book Launch Guernica Editions

Ruth Taylor

Join us for inspiring readings, stories, conversation and friendship as we celebrate the following authors and their titles: Tim Struthers, CON BRIO: The Life and Works of Len Gasparini (Essential Writers) Darlene Madott, CLOSING CEREMONIES AND DYING TIMES (Essential Prose) Bruce…