Artificial Intelligence Advocacy Efforts
The Writers’ Union of Canada calls for best legal and ethical practices from AI companies. Follow the Union’s advocacy efforts, learn more about the issue, and what you can do to protect yourself.
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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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Margaret Atwood
Novelist, Poet, Essayist (Photo credit: Luis Mora)
The results of forming the Union have been much greater than expected. All writers in Canada have benefited.
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
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 Apr
2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT
A Beginner's Guide to Audiobooks
An introduction to audiobook production, costs, rights management, and how to get started.
Member Announcement
Apr. 10 2025
Denisha Naidoo
The book launch will be at the High Park Library in Toronto on May 1, 2025 from 6-8 pm. I will be reading my piece, "The House of White Trash," alongside my fellow contributors.Denisha Naidoo
