FREEDOM TO READ AWARD
Getting published
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
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.
2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT
The State of Publishing in Canada
A dialogue on the current trends, challenges, and what the future holds for Canadian publishing.
Member Announcement
CBC Books
The CBC Poetry Prize is open from April 1–June 1! You can submit original, unpublished poetry that is up to 600 words. The winning writer receives $6,000 for the Canada Council for the Arts, a two-week writing residency at the Banff Centre and gets their winning…
