Based in Calgary, Alberta, the organization provides a support network for romance writers in all genres and promotes excellence in the craft of writing romantic fiction. Site features news and events, membership information, writers' showcase, writing tips and newsletter.

To publicize the work of Italian Canadian authors, and provide a forum for the discussion of issues pertinent and relevant to the membership. Bi-annual conference.

The voice of Canadian book publishing, representing 145 Canadian-owned book publishers and who publish literary, general-trade and scholarly titles.

Information on self-promotion for Canadian authors including funding, awards, organizations, web sites, workshops, news and events.

Writers groups with writing quotes, inspiration and shared critiques.

Each July, a community of Northwest writers and instructors gather for a week of readings, lectures and small group intensive workshops at UBC's Green College.

Writing and Publishing

Founded in 1921, the CAA has played a key role in the support and development of the Canadian writing community.

To feature, showcase, and promote Canadian writers who have been published electronically. Web community.

Resources for Canadian writers.

A national alliance of professional science communicators, in all media.

The Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency

Topics of interest to ethnic journalists and official site of Canadian Ethnic Journalists' and Writers' Club.

Promotes professional editing as key in producing effective communications in the corporate, technical, government, non-profit, and publishing sectors.

A local group for people interested in writing and/or drawing.

Non-profit organization of professional and emerging writers, writing in all genres from every region of the province. News and membership information.

Weekly readings of fiction and poetry at the Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Ontario. Includes membership information, list of events and authors, and contact details.

An online community for those Nova Scotians interested in writing, either as a hobby or for a living. Includes a discussion forum and chat room.

Canadian organization of Christians who write, encouraging excellence, hosts conferences and workshops, publishes newsletter, list serve for members, teaching tools, and local groups.

A group for professional writers in the Vancouver area who are trying to break out of the non-fiction mold into fiction and creative non-fiction. The group meets biweekly to workshop pieces-in-progress. Membership by application.

Edmonton and Fort McMurry International Literary Festival featuring writing from all genres.

Promotes high editing standards, creates professional development opportunities, and facilitates the exchange of information.

The primary aim of the Guild is to promote the in all its forms in Manitoba.

Non-profit organization that educates and informs writers about writing techniques, publishing and marketing, and provides networking opportunities for writers. Alberta, Canada.

Promotes all genres of writing as well as local area writers. Focuses on the business of writing, and promotes its aims through monthly meetings, occasional seminars, newsletters, and its web page.

PEN Canada is the Canadian Centre of International PEN, the world association of writers, founded in England in 1921. PEN works on behalf of writers who are persecuted by governments for the peaceful exercise of their right to freedom of expression.

National association of professional freelance writers, providing services and benefits to members, and an online free "find a writer" service to businesses that require specialized writers and journalists.

Workshops, notes from PWAC TO seminars, enewsletter and calendar of events.

A portal for Canadian writers that offers news, places to publish, contests, funding options, organization details, links to online resources, books, workshops, festivals, and features.

Located in Toronto, Ontario.

A creative writing group that grew out of a writing course from the University of Toronto.

Represents editors in and near Victoria, BC, Canada. Resource for buyers of contract editing and other communications services.

An organization that publishes the Canadian Freelance News. Information about the marketplace, and contests.

History, events, awards, and information on publications, submissions, and programs.

Working to improve the status of writers

Dedicated to those starting out in the world of Canadian media. Articles and discussion forum.

A non-profit society established in November 1994 for the express purpose of bringing together and preserving the traditions of the province.

An ongoing series of events based in Peterborough, Ontario which motivates the creators of fiction, poetry, theatre, performance and lecture by promoting new and adventurous authors to an engaged and informal audience.

Dedicated to raising the profile of writers of all kinds, at all levels, and to offering a forum through which they can find support, education and networking opportunities.

Celebrating the talent and achievements of novelists and poets, biographers and other non-fiction writers through programs and awards. At the same time, making an important investment in nationhood, in the development of a cultural legacy.

A national organization of professional writers that works to advance conditions for all writers and to foster writing in Canada.

For fiction writers living in Toronto. Includes web links, writing tips and resources, book reviews, information and advice.

An open forum for writers. Founded by members of the Prince Edward Island Writers' Guild. TWiG meets every Tuesday at the Kirk of St. James.

Organization dedicated to the support and promotion of Victorian writers. Includes contact details, a showcase of work, and links to other useful resources.

Writing club in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Newsletter, poetry, prose, fiction, nonfiction, contests, events and markets.

Represents over 1,500 freelance writers working in film, television, radio and new media production in Canada.

Linking Canada's writers with Canada's schools.

The Alliance works to protect the rights of authors, recognize excellence in writing, and support literacy programs for adults. WANL offers specialized workshops for writers and hosts public readings for the community.

Non-profit organization that represents writers in all disciplines and at all levels of development. Works to promote and assist writers, while also contributing to the community of writing in New Brunswick.

Established in 1975 to foster creative writing and the profession of writing in the province of Nova Scotia. Features information and resources for writers, contest details, and directory of Nova Scotian writers.

A community of writers which exists to support, encourage and promote writers and writing; to safeguard the freedom to write and to read; and to advocate for the well-being of writers.