The national organization of
professionally published writers.

CALL TO ACTION

We’re running out of time to fix our Copyright Act. Join us and our coalition partners at I Value Canadian Stories and write to your MP urging them to support Canadian creators & publishers this fall.
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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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Sarah Tsiang photo by Jane Kerrison
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.

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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Member Announcement

Oct. 10 2024

Al Purdy A-Frame Association

The application period for our Residency Program, covering July 2025 to the end of December 2025, is currently open. Full details of the program, including application guidelines and submission requirements, can be found on our website at https://www.alpurdy.ca/residency/. The deadline…

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