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Getting published
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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.
2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT
Adaptations and Genre Shifting
Tips for adapting your writing and how to face the obstacles and expectations confidently.
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Member Announcement
Anna Shannon
Out of the dread of the early months of the pandemic comes this suspenseful story about a woman faced with the sudden return of her estranged husband. "The Patch Job" is available in Issue 88 of Bellingham Review. https://annawordsgood.com/publications/