The national organization of
professionally published writers.

50 YEARS OF TWUC

The Writers' Union of Canada was founded in 1973 to improve the conditions of writers across Canada. In our 50th year, we are 2,600+ members strong. To celebrate, we are seeking member testimonials.
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Getting published

Finished your first manuscript? Part way through a promising work-in-progress? Have a great idea for a story? Getting published can be a challenge, but TWUC is here to help. Read our free Getting Published FAQs to understand your next steps.
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Yann Martel photo by Emma Love Photography
Yann Martel
Novelist (Photo: Emma Love Photography)
We all need to stand up for ourselves. TWUC makes it easy for writers to do so.

HOW TWUC SUPPORTS OUR MEMBERS

  • 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.



11 Oct

3:00 pm ET
12:00 pm PT

3 Things Agents and Publishers Must See in Your First 30 Pages

Learn how to maximize your manuscript's first 30 pages when submitting to an agent or publisher.

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Full List of Webinars

Member Announcement

Sep. 6 2023
Long Form Mentorship Program (GTA and National)

Diaspora Dialogues

Diaspora Dialogues invites submissions from emerging writers who currently have a full or near-full draft of a manuscript. We accept novels, short story collections, creative non-fiction/memoir, works intended for young adults and poetry. Complete or near complete means that the writer has up to…

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