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professionally published writers.

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The Union welcomes mentee applications from Black, Indigenous, and racialized emerging writers across Canada to participate in this year’s virtual conference and mentorship program.
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Kevin Chong photo by Andrew Querner
Kevin Chong
Fiction and Nonfiction Writer (Photo: Andrew Querner)
I wouldn't want to think of the kind of literary landscape we would be inhabiting without TWUC, and can only wishfully imagine the good work that could be accomplished if every Canadian writer became a part of it.

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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.



29 Jul

2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT

Health Benefits for Writers Info Session and Q&A

A live info session about health benefits for writers through the Writers’ Coalition Program, offered by AFBS.

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Member Announcement

Jul. 5 2026
Common Threads: Readings and Conversation

Suzanne Elki Yoko Hartmann

Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., for a special evening of readings and conversation. Author Suzanne Elki Yoko Hartmann visits Vancouver for the first time to chat with fellow writers Keiko Honda and Raymond Nakamura and celebrate their shared Japanese heritage. Toronto-based…

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