The national organization of
professionally published writers.

Short List Announced

The Union is please to announce the short list of nominees for the 29th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award.
Learn More

Join the TWUC Community

If you’re interested in the Union, but you’re not yet eligible or ready to join as a member, you can sign up for our TWUC Community mailing list to receive updates on programming, opportunities, and ways to support the Union.
SIGN UP NOW
Eden Robinson photo by Red Works Photography
Eden Robinson
Novelist and Short Fiction Writer (Photo: Red Works Photography)
The Writers' Union of Canada defends not just its membership but all authors in Canada from ongoing devaluation of copyright. Our livelihood depends on having strong voices and leadership tackling these pivotal issues.

Become a Member

  • 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
LEARN MORE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP

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.



9 Jun

2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT

Shaping a Story

In Conversation with Past Danuta Gleed Award Winner and Finalist

FIND OUT MORE
Full List of Webinars

Member Announcement

Jun. 2 2026
ANGEL READING SERIES Ballgown Edition, June 5, 2026

Angel Di Zhang

Angel Di Zhang presents a night of live literary readings by authors who have a recent or forthcoming book in Canada. Come hear poetry, nonfiction, and novel excerpts of 5 to 10 minutes, then meet the featured authors for drinks and conversation. Emily Ohanjanians. The Book Tour, Random House…

MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS