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Margaret Atwood
Novelist, Poet, Essayist (Photo credit: Luis Mora)
The results of forming the Union have been much greater than expected. All writers in Canada have benefited.
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
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.
30 Apr
2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT
Sell Your Book: An Author’s Guide to Publicity and Promotion
Member Announcement
Mar. 22 2026
Dora Dueck
My new book of stories nearly launched. Local signings/events (Delta, B.C.) TBA, launches in Winnipeg on June 11 and in Saskatoon on June 17.
