CALL TO ACTION
We’re running out of time to fix our Copyright Act. Join us and our coalition partners at I Value Canadian Stories and write to your MP urging them to support Canadian creators & publishers this fall.
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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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Sarah Tsiang
Poet and Children’s Writer (Photo: Jane Kerrison)
The Writers' Union of Canada offers more than just support for reading fees and informative newsletters. The Union works to create a more educated and empowered community of writers, and that benefits the entire country.
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
Member Announcement
Sep. 5 2024
Sharon English
5 sessions on Tuesdays, 6-8 pm EST, October 15 - November 12, 2024 You’ve been writing short stories, yet publication has remained elusive or rare. This is a workshop for learning how to take your story craft to the next level through revision. Writers often struggle with revision because it’s a…
