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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Kevin Chong photo by Andrew Querner
Kevin Chong
Fiction and Nonfiction Writer (Photo: Andrew Querner)
I wouldn't want to think of the kind of literary landscape we would be inhabiting without TWUC, and can only wishfully imagine the good work that could be accomplished if every Canadian writer became a part of it.

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.



19 Feb

2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT

Getting Paid Through PLR

Learn about the Public Lending Right Program.

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Member Announcement

Feb. 12 2025
2025 NB Writing Competition

Writers' Federation of New Brunswick

Dig that manuscript out of the desk drawer and sharpen your pencil! The 2025 NB Writing Competition opened January 1 and runs until March 31. Open to all New Brunswick residents (English Only), as well as all Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick members, the provincial writing competition presents…

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