Member Review
Canadian writers take so much for granted. Canada Council programs. Festivals and readings. Cheques arriving from the Public Lending Right Commission and Access Copyright. The Writers’ Trust of Canada Awards. Apparently, some of us believe that these things sprang unbidden from a naturally generous culture, and will always be with us. But they exist thanks mainly to the sustained creative efforts and constant vigilance of The Writers’ Union of Canada. We owe. We owe those who have gone before us, and we owe those who will come after.
Professional Development
For in-depth information about the business of publishing in Canada, The Writers’ Union of Canada offers:
- Series of digital publications regarding how to get published in book format, the publishing process, and the business of publishing in relation to writers.
- The Writers' Guide to Canadian Publishers, an up-to-date online database and available free for members or as an annual subscription for non-members.
- OnWords Conference and Annual General Meeting
- Write magazine, the Union's quarterly magazine, which often includes reports on various professional development issues. Back issues are available online.
