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The Union is accepting mentee applications for Creating Mentorship for Deaf and Disabled Writers! This is a free, one-on-one mentorship program. Deadline: October 26, 2026.
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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.
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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
- 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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Oct. 12 2026
Paul Whittle
My novel Sunflower (unpublished) won the 2026 Percy Jane's First Novel Award in the 2026 NL Arts and Letters Awards.
