CONGRATULATIONS!
Poet and presenter Bänoo Zan is the 2025 Freedom to Read Award winner. The award is presented annually by the Union in recognition of work that is passionately supportive of the freedom to read.
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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
Hybrid Author
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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Member Announcement
Feb. 12 2025
SCWES
Calling all British Columbia indie book authors and publishers, including small presses, indie publishers, university presses, and self-published authors who have a book released in 2023, 2024 or 2025. Receive more recognition, awards and exposure for your books by entering the 2025 SCWES Book.…
