The national organization of
professionally published writers.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The Union invites submissions to its 32nd annual Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers. A $2,500 prize will be awarded to the winner. Deadline: February 17, 2025.
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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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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.

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

Member Announcement

Jan. 30 2025

Elizabeth F. Shearly

Workshop Description:Ready to connect with your ideal readers and grow your audience? Join award-winning speaker and marketing coach Laurie Cooper for this info-packed virtual webinar, where she’ll guide you step-by-step to finding your first 100 readers and building a solid foundation for long-term…

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