Writers' Union of Canada

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Record #: BAR1055
Last Full Update: 26 Apr 2023

Contacts

Office Phone 416-703-8982
E-Mail info@writersunion.ca
Website www.writersunion.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, Twitter Twitter
Primary Contact Office Administrator; Phone: 416-703-8982 ext 224
Alternate Contact John Degen, Chief Executive Officer; Phone: 416-703-8982 ext 221; Email: jdegen@writersunion.ca
Hours

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Description and Service

Description (Agency)

National organization of professionally published writers which supports its members and advocates on their behalf for the advancement of their common interests

  • National Union was founded in 1973 to work with governments, publishers, booksellers, and readers to improve the conditions of Canadian writers
Description (Service)

The Writers' Union of Canada (TWUC) is the national organization of professionally published writers

  • Union works with governments, publishers, booksellers, and readers to improve the conditions of Canadian writers
  • range of programs for members and the public includes:
    • Ghost Writing
    • Manuscript Evaluations
    • National Public Readings Program
    • National Public Readings Northern Program Professional Development: cross-country workshops, professional development webinars, and reports on issues relating to the business of writing
    • access to information on how and when to file a grievance for members

Awards and Competitions:

  • Danuta Gleed Literary Award
  • Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers: annual award of $2,500
  • Freedom to Read Award
  • Graeme Gibson Award

Visit the website for more information
Eligibility Visit website for eligibility requirements
Application

Apply for membership online
Languages English
Fees Membership ; Program - various for programs, see website for details ; Service - Manuscript Evaluation Service

Location Information

Areas Served Canada
Located In Community Toronto Downtown
Address & Map
460 Richmond St W, Suite 600
Toronto, ON M5V 1Y1
 
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Intersection Spadina Ave and Richmond St W
Physical Access Not Accessible
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