Writers' Union of Canada

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Record #: BAR1055
Last Full Update: 21 Oct 2025

Contacts

Office Phone 416-703-8982
E-Mail info@writersunion.ca
Website www.writersunion.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn
Hours

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Description and Service

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
  • 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
Description (Site)

Cross street: Spadina Ave and Richmond St W
Located In Community Toronto
Address & Map
460 Richmond St W
Suite 600
Toronto, ON
Canada M5V 1Y1
 
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Intersection Spadina Ave and Richmond St W
Mailing Address 460 Richmond St W 
Suite 600 
Toronto, ON 
Canada M5V 1Y1
Physical Access Not Accessible

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