The national organization of
professionally published writers.

Facilitating Mentorship, Creating Community

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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Sarah Tsiang photo by Jane Kerrison
Sarah Tsiang
Poet and Children’s Writer (Photo: Jane Kerrison)
The Writers' Union of Canada offers more than just support for reading fees and informative newsletters. The Union works to create a more educated and empowered community of writers, and that benefits the entire country.

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  • 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
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  • 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.



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

Jun. 29 2026
July Readings with Montreal Authors

Licia Canton

The Association of Italian-Canadian Writers (AICW) and Accenti Magazine invite you to a Books & Biscotti Literary Event, July 22 from 5 to 6 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.).Catanzaro Café, 2754 St-Charles Blvd, Kirkland, QC H9H 3B6Featuring Montreal authors and poets, and TWUC members:LIANA…

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