The national organization of
professionally published writers.

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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.

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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
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.

9 Apr

3:00 pm ET
12:00 pm PT

TWUC Freedom to Read Town Hall

Join us for the Union’s Town Hall as we discuss the enduring importance of Freedom to Read.

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Full List of Webinars

Member Announcement

Mar. 17 2026

Book Launch for THE BREAKWATER

Leslie Shimotakahara

It would be lovely to see you at the book launch for my new novel, THE BREAKWATER, on April 15th, 5-7 PM, at Ben McNally Books in Toronto! I'll give a short reading, followed by a book signing and refreshments. Warm thanks to the Canada Council for the Arts and The Writers' Union of Canada for…