The national organization of
professionally published writers.

Call for Submissions

The Writers’ Union of Canada and the Gleed family are pleased to issue the call for submissions and announce the jury for the $10,000 Danuta Gleed Literary Award, now celebrating its 30th year.
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Ian Williams photo by Justin Morris
Ian Williams
Poet and Fiction Writer (Photo: Justin Morris)
More than ever, as isolation threatens to become the norm, I appreciate how the Writers' Union preserves a community of writers.

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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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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.



19 Nov

2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT

Creating Compelling Characters Across Writing Types

What makes a great character in fiction, nonfiction, and children’s stories?

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Member Announcement

Nov. 4 2026
NORTH/WEST PASSAGES ONLINE READING EVENT

Elizabeth Haynes and Jacqueline Carmichael

NORTH/WEST PASSAGES ONLINE READING EVENTTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MT ON ZOOMYou're invited to join us for NorthWest Passages, an online reading event of The Writers’ Union of Canada.Hear four fabulous Alberta authors read their fiction, nonfiction and poetry, including:Fran…

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