Writers Resources

Poets & Writers Online Poets & Writers Online- Nonprofit organization that fosters the professional development of writers and promotes communication throughout the U.S. literary community. Writers@Work Writers@Work- An independent writer’s organization that connects area writers to the national publishing and writing scene. Salt Lake City, Utah. Association of American Publishers Association of American Publishers- The AAP, with some 200 members located throughout the United States, is the principal trade association of the book publishing industry. Writers' Community of York Region Writers' Community of York Region- Events and meetings in Newmarket, Ontario. Writers and Editors Network Writers and Editors Network- A writing and editing club serving Toronto, Mississauga and the GTA, Ontario. Literary Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay Writers Guild Literary Thunder Bay - Thunder Bay Writers Guild- Social group and resources for writers in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop- Encouraging developing writers and providing opportunities for established writers through education, networking and promotion. Based in Thu… Mississauga Writers Group Mississauga Writers Group- Social group for aspiring and established writers. Mississauga, Ontario. Writers' Community of Durham Region Writers' Community of Durham Region- Social group for writers with meetings in Whitby, Ontario. Canadian Writers' Summit Canadian Writers' Summit- A conference jointly hosted by a cohort of Canadian writer organizations, which takes place at Harbourfront Centre in Toronto. Writers' Community of Simcoe County Writers' Community of Simcoe County- Social group for writers with events, workshops and contents. Based in Orillia, Ontario. Asian Canadian Journalists Association Asian Canadian Journalists Association- Formed in 2010. Located in Vancouver, BC. Vancouver Writers' Social Group Vancouver Writers' Social Group- Social meetings for beginner or professional writers in Vancouver, BC. Surrey Muse Surrey Muse- Writers, performers and artists who create supportive platforms for Surrey’s culturally diverse communities. Surrey, BC. Burnaby Writers' Society News Burnaby Writers' Society News- Writing group in Burnaby, BC. Association Of Italian Canadian Writers Association Of Italian Canadian Writers- A community of writers, critics, academics, and other artists who promote Italian Canadian literature and culture. Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop Asian Canadian Writers' Workshop- A not for profit organization governed by a volunteer board and executive team. Writers' Guild of Alberta Writers' Guild of Alberta- A provincial arts service organization that represents both professional and emerging writers in Alberta. East End Writers East End Writers- Meets monthly in the east end of Toronto, Ontario. Group presents critique meetings, guest speakers, workshops, e-mail and hard-copy critiques. Newfoundland Writers' Guild Newfoundland Writers' Guild- A monthly workshop and members and outside speakers present talks of interest to other writers. Brampton Writers Guild Brampton Writers Guild- Meetings will be held monthly from September to June for helpful critique, hints and blank page ideas. Located in the Brampton Library. Shuswap Association of Writers Shuswap Association of Writers- Based in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada, on the shores of Shuswap Lake. Events throughout the year to inspire and support writers and readers… Wordwrights Canada Wordwrights Canada- Contributing to the Canadian literary community by offering links and resources for student and professional writers. Professional Writers Association of Canada Professional Writers Association of Canada- National association of professional freelance writers, providing services and benefits to members, and an online free "find a writer" … Ontario Writers' Conference Ontario Writers' Conference- Event dedicated to the celebration of writing by inspiring, educating and connecting writers of all levels. Federation of British Columbia Writers Federation of British Columbia Writers- Non-profit organization of professional and emerging writers, writing in all genres from every region of the province. News and membership … Stroll of Poets Society Stroll of Poets Society- Edmonton, Alberta and area poets community. Promotes the oral expression of poetry and tries to bring poetry to a wider audience. Alexandra Writers' Centre Society Alexandra Writers' Centre Society- Events, membership details, newsletter, and subscription information. Based in Calgary, Alberta. Canadian Authors Association: Niagara Branch Canadian Authors Association: Niagara Branch- Contests (poetry and short stories), news and events. Writer in residence. Canadian Authors: National Capital Region Canadian Authors: National Capital Region- Meeting schedule, contests and events for writer members in the Ottawa, Ontario area. Canadian Authors Association: Toronto Branch Canadian Authors Association: Toronto Branch- Unless otherwise noted in the meeting schedule, our monthly meetings are held on every third Thursday from September to June. CAA Vancouver CAA Vancouver- Vancouver branch of the Canadian Authors Association. Markham Village Writers Markham Village Writers- Resources and information for creative writers. Markham, Ontario. Canadian Authors Association Canadian Authors Association- Founded in 1921, the CAA has played a key role in the support and development of the Canadian writing community. Canadian Farm Writers' Federation Canadian Farm Writers' Federation- CFWF serves the common interests of agricultural journalists, including reporters, editors and broadcasters as well as those in business and gov… PWAC Toronto Chapter PWAC Toronto Chapter- Toronto writing workshops, seminars and events for freelance writers, writers and journalists. International Festival of Authors International Festival of Authors- Weekly readings of fiction and poetry at the Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Ontario. Includes membership information, list of events and authors,… PEI Writers’ Guild PEI Writers’ Guild- A registered not-for-profit organization represent the interests of writers to agencies and government departments, and work on behalf of those interests. Feat… Professional Editors Association of Vancouver Island Professional Editors Association of Vancouver Island- Represents editors in and near Victoria, BC, Canada. Resource for buyers of contract editing and other communications service… Storytellers of Canada Storytellers of Canada- Nationwide organization provides list of members by province, annual conference, event listings, and membership information. Canadian Authors Association - Alberta Branch Canadian Authors Association - Alberta Branch- Presenting workshops and meetings for and with writers, to help them develop their craft. Includes events, newsletter and members' p… Haliburton Highlands Writers' and Editors' Network Haliburton Highlands Writers' and Editors' Network- Encourages and promotes the art and skill of writing, fostering literacy, and providing support to writers and editors in Halib… Canadian Writer's Journal Canadian Writer's Journal- National magazine for independent writers in Canada. Includes an email list. Mystery Writers Ink Mystery Writers Ink- Non-profit organization that educates and informs writers about writing techniques, publishing and marketing, and provides networking opportunities for writer… Manitoba Association of Playwrights Manitoba Association of Playwrights- A growing association which provides support for playwrights in Manitoba through the operation of programs for emerging and established playwr… Association Italian Canadian Writers Association Italian Canadian Writers- To publicize the work of Italian Canadian authors, and provide a forum for the discussion of issues pertinent and relevant to the membership.… Writers' Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador Writers' Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador- The Alliance works to protect the rights of authors, recognize excellence in writing, and support literacy programs for adults. WAN… Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre- The SPC is a playwright-driven organization that strives to foster the development of Saskatchewan plays and playwrights. Playwrights' Workshop Montreal Playwrights' Workshop Montreal- Professional theatre centre dedicated to developing contemporary work and new writers for the Canadian stage. Playwrights Theatre Centre Playwrights Theatre Centre- A Vancouver based new play development centre dedicated to the encouragement and expression of the Canadian voice on the stage.