Writers Resources

Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre- Membership includes established playwrights, dramaturges, translators, academics, regional Artistic Directors, theatre companies, students, l… Alberta Playwrights Network Alberta Playwrights Network- APN is a non-profit, provincial arts service organization and registered charity dedicated to fostering playwriting in Alberta. Canadian Journalists for Free Expression Canadian Journalists for Free Expression- The CJFE is supported by Canadian journalists and advocates of free expression. The purpose of the organization is to defend the rights o… Professional Writers Association of Canada (Toronto Chapter) Professional Writers Association of Canada (Toronto Chapter)- Workshops, notes from seminars, e-newsletter, and calendar of events. Canadian Non-Fiction Writers Collective Canadian Non-Fiction Writers Collective- An Alberta-based, national organization to promote excellence in non-fiction writing through education, professional development and publi… Toronto Writer's Centre Toronto Writer's Centre- A creative hub, offers emerging and established writers a quiet and professional environment in which to work. Inspired by the success of similar writers'… Outdoor Writers of Canada Outdoor Writers of Canada- To stimulate interest in and an appreciation of the outdoors. To stimulate high standards of craftsmanship among those concerned with the portrayal of o… The Word Guild The Word Guild- An association of Christian Canadian writers and editors. Site offers classes, workshops, critique service and membership information. Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia- Established in 1975 to foster creative writing and the profession of writing in the province of Nova Scotia. Features information and resources… Playwrights Union of Canada Playwrights Union of Canada- Located in Toronto, Ontario. Canadian Science Writers' Association Canadian Science Writers' Association- A national alliance of professional science communicators, in all media. Quebec Writers' Federation Quebec Writers' Federation- History, events, awards, and information on publications, submissions, and programs. Canadian eAuthors Canadian eAuthors- To feature, showcase, and promote Canadian writers who have been published electronically. Web community. Ottawa Independent Writers Ottawa Independent Writers- Promotes all genres of writing as well as local area writers. Focuses on the business of writing, and promotes its aims through monthly meetings, occas… Manitoba Editors' Association Manitoba Editors' Association- Promotes high editing standards, creates professional development opportunities, and facilitates the exchange of information. The Writers' Trust of Canada The Writers' Trust of Canada- Celebrating the talent and achievements of novelists and poets, biographers and other non-fiction writers through programs and awards. At the same ti… The Writers' Union of Canada The Writers' Union of Canada- A national organization of professional writers that works to advance conditions for all writers and to foster writing in Canada. Editors' Association of Canada Editors' Association of Canada- Promotes professional editing as key in producing effective communications in the corporate, technical, government, non-profit, and publishing sect… The Writers' Circle of Durham Region The Writers' Circle of Durham Region- Dedicated to raising the profile of writers of all kinds, at all levels, and to offering a forum through which they can find support, educati… InScribe InScribe- Canadian organization of Christians who write, encouraging excellence, hosts conferences and workshops, publishes newsletter, list serve for members, teaching tools, and… PEN Canada PEN Canada- An association of writers and supporters formed in 1926 to defend freedom of expression and raise awareness of that right. Assists writers around the world persecuted … Saskatchewan Writers Guild Saskatchewan Writers Guild- Working to improve the status of writers Proof Positive Proof Positive- An organization that publishes the Canadian Freelance News. Information about the marketplace, and contests. Manitoba Writers' Guild Manitoba Writers' Guild- The primary aim of the Guild is to promote the in all its forms in Manitoba. Writers Guild of Canada Writers Guild of Canada- Represents freelance writers working in film, television, radio and new media production in Canada. The British Columbia Folklore Society The British Columbia Folklore Society- A non-profit society established in November 1994 for the express purpose of bringing together and preserving the traditions of the province. Association of Canadian Publishers Association of Canadian Publishers- The voice of Canadian book publishing, representing 145 Canadian-owned book publishers and who publish literary, general-trade and scholarly ti… Crime Writers of Canada Crime Writers of Canada- National association for professional practitioners of the crime writing genre. Includes newsletter, information on authors, awards, and links. Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers- A national, professional group for people in the field of children's culture. Supports and promotes children'… Literary Translators' Association of Canada Literary Translators' Association of Canada- Information on the history of association, members directory, award for translation, and upcoming events. Model contract included. Sit… Canada Council for the Arts Canada Council for the Arts- The Council offers a broad range of grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations in dance, interdisciplinary work and p… Shorelink Writers Shorelink Writers- Community writing and publishing group based in Hastings, East Sussex. Grass Roots Open Writers Grass Roots Open Writers- A creative writing group, meets in Hastings, for anyone who lacks confidence or who finds self-expression or meeting people difficult. Manchester Speculative Fiction Manchester Speculative Fiction- A group of writers interested in science fiction, weird fiction, slipstream, horror and fantasy. The London Writers' Club The London Writers' Club- An inspiring networking club for writers run by publishing professionals. Llandudno and District Writers Club Llandudno and District Writers Club- Members, programme and contact details. Meets on second Wednesday of the month in Llandudno. Birmingham Words Birmingham Words- A writers' community based in Birmingham, UK. Southwest Scriptwriters Southwest Scriptwriters- Group formed to promote new writing for stage, screen, radio and television. Based in Bristol, UK. Wight Fair Writers and Artists Circle Wight Fair Writers and Artists Circle- A place for writers and artists on The Isle of Wight. New Writers UK inspirational writing New Writers UK inspirational writing- A not-for-profit group of authors in the United Kingdom that support one another in writing both fiction and non-fiction books. Includes a fo… New Writing South New Writing South- Creative writing organisation in the South East of UK for writers, and agencies. Includes network, directory of writers and competitions, workshop and education… Unheard Words Unheard Words- An online writer's group for new writers of colour. A place to share work, thoughts and ideas, and to access writer's resources. Leicester Writers' Club Leicester Writers' Club- Includes list of events, details of members, how to become a member and lots of other interesting details. UK Writers UK Writers- Email discussion list for writers in the UK. The Nantwich Writer's Group The Nantwich Writer's Group- The virtual home of a group of writers from South Cheshire, led by Mills and Boon author, Penny Jordan. Includes member weblogs, a directory and discu… Thames Valley Writers' Circle Thames Valley Writers' Circle- A circle of writers, founded in 1993, who meet weekly in Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire. Publish anthologies and have occasional invited speakers. Writewords.org.uk Writewords.org.uk- UK writer's community. A source of inspiration and feedback to writers, offering support, advice, interviews and articles from top writing names. Inside informa… Felixstowe Scribblers Online Jotters Felixstowe Scribblers Online Jotters- An established writers circle based in Felixstowe, Suffolk. This weblog will be about writing, life in Felixstowe and generally what the grou… Spread the Word Spread the Word- Supports the development of new creative writing and live literature in London. An online community of writers for feedback on writing, competitions and online wo… English PEN English PEN- To promote literature and its understanding; to uphold writers freedoms around the world; and to promote the friendly co-operation of writers and the free exchange of…