The national organization of
professionally published writers.

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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Charlotte Gray

Nonﬁction Writer (Photo: Valberg Imaging)

For writers, who so often work in isolation, the Union provides a crucial rallying call to collective action.

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.

12 Mar

2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT

Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Taxes

A practical tax guide for those in the business of writing.

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Member Announcement

Feb. 11 2026

Chaos Calling wins the 2025 Canadian Book Club Awards for SCI-FI/Fantasy

E. M. Williams

Chaos Calling: Book I of The Xenthian Cycle by E. M. Williams has won the 2025 Canadian Book Club Award in SCI-FI/Fantasy. The annual awards program highlights the best titles in 13 genres, as chosen by Canadian readers. Canadian authors comprise 82 percent of finalists, and independently published…