The national organization of
professionally published writers.

Winners Announced

TWUC is pleased to announce the winners for the 28th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award and the 32nd annual Short Prose Competition.
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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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Eve Silver
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The Union supports a diverse tapestry of Canadian writers, ensuring the rights and protecting the interests of both traditionally and self-published authors.

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.



18 Jun

2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT

Writing and Earning Full-time

Have you ever wondered if you could become a full-time author?

Member Announcement

Jun. 6 2025

Lise Mayne

Lise Mayne, author of historical fiction novel Time Enough, is touring Alberta this summer, for book signings in many venues, including many Chapters stores and two independent bookstores: Canmore Cafe Books June 14, and Tuesdays Bookshop, Bellevue, July 5.

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