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Workshops, notes from PWAC TO seminars, enewsletter and calendar of events.
http://www.pwactoronto.org/
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Canadian Poetry Association
Promotes the reading, writing, publishing and preservation of poetry in Canada. Site features
chapter directory, newsletter, contests, guest book and listserve.
http://www.canadianpoetryassociation.com/
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Edmonton Drawing and Writing Group
A local group for people interested in writing and/or drawing.
http://www.members.shaw.ca/edawg/
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LitFest Alberta
Edmonton and Fort McMurry International Literary Festival featuring writing from all genres.
http://litfestalberta.com
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Writers In Electronic Residence
Linking Canada's writers with Canada's schools.
http://www.wier.ca/
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Habourfront Reading Series
Weekly readings of fiction and poetry at the Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Ontario. Includes
membership information, list of events and authors, and contact details.
http://www.readings.org/
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Canadian eAuthors
To feature, showcase, and promote Canadian writers who have been published electronically. Web
community.
http://ceauthors.com/
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Authorial.com
Information on self-promotion for Canadian authors including funding, awards, organizations, web
sites, workshops, news and events.
http://www.authorial.com
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Canadian Literature Archive
Resources for Canadian writers.
http://www.umanitoba.ca/canlit/resources/resources.shtml
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Quebec Writers' Federation
History, events, awards, and information on publications, submissions, and programs.
http://www.qwf.org/Default.htm
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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 information.
http://www.bcwriters.com/
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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, occasional seminars, newsletters, and its web page.
http://oiw.ca/
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Writers' Federation of New Brunswick
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.
http://www.sjfn.nb.ca/community_hall/W/Writers_Federation_NB/
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Manitoba Editors' Association
Promotes high editing standards, creates professional development opportunities, and facilitates
the exchange of information.
http://www.manitobaeditors.ca
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Bard's Ink
Writers groups with writing quotes, inspiration and shared critiques.
http://www.iprimus.ca/~pjduane/Welcome.htm
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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 time, making an important investment in
nationhood, in the development of a cultural legacy.
http://www.writerstrust.com/
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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. Bi-annual conference.
http://members.tripod.com/~verdicchio/ItalianCanadian.html
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Places for Writers
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.
http://www.placesforwriters.com
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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. WANL offers specialized workshops for writers and hosts public
readings for the community.
http://www.writersalliance.nf.ca
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Victoria Writers' Society
Organization dedicated to the support and promotion of Victorian writers. Includes contact details,
a showcase of work, and links to other useful resources.
http://www.victoriawriters.com
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Suite 101: Canadian News Media
Dedicated to those starting out in the world of Canadian media. Articles and discussion forum.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/canadian_news_media
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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.
http://www.writersunion.ca/
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Halifax Chit Chat - Writer's Corner
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.
http://members.fortunecity.com/halifaxchitchat/id24.htm
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Toronto-Writers
For fiction writers living in Toronto. Includes web links, writing tips and resources, book
reviews, information and advice.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Toronto-Writers
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Playwrights Union of Canada
Located in Toronto, Ontario.
http://www.puc.ca
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West End Writers' Club
Writing club in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Newsletter, poetry, prose, fiction, nonfiction, contests,
events and markets.
http://www.wewriters.com/home.html
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Editors' Association of Canada
Promotes professional editing as key in producing effective communications in the corporate,
technical, government, non-profit, and publishing sectors.
http://www.editors.ca/
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Poesis
A creative writing group that grew out of a writing course from the University of Toronto.
http://www.geocities.com/poetic15
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Booming Ground Writers' Community
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.
http://www.arts.ubc.ca/bg/
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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, education and networking opportunities.
http://www.wcdr.org
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Professional Editors Association of Vancouver Island
Represents editors in and near Victoria, BC, Canada. Resource for buyers of contract editing and
other communications services.
http://peavi.bc.ca
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Writers' Guild of Alberta
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.
http://www.writersguild.ab.ca
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CanCopy
The Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency
http://www.cancopy.com
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Periodical Writers Association of Canada
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.
http://www.pwac.ca/
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InScribe
Canadian organization of Christians who write, encouraging excellence, hosts conferences and
workshops, publishes newsletter, list serve for members, teaching tools, and local groups.
http://inscribe.org
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PEN Canada
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.
http://www.pencanada.ca/
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Canada Council for the Arts
Writing and Publishing
http://www.canadacouncil.ca
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Saskatchewan Writers Guild
Working to improve the status of writers
http://www.skwriter.com/
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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 for writers, contest details, and directory of
Nova Scotian writers.
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Culture/WFNS/
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Proof Positive
An organization that publishes the Canadian Freelance News. Information about the marketplace, and
contests.
http://www.proofpositive.com
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Manitoba Writers' Guild
The primary aim of the Guild is to promote the in all its forms in Manitoba.
http://www.mbwriter.mb.ca/
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Canadian Science Writers' Association
A national alliance of professional science communicators, in all media.
http://www.interlog.com/~cswa/
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Writers Guild of Canada
Represents over 1,500 freelance writers working in film, television, radio and new media production
in Canada.
http://www.writersguildofcanada.com/
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Canadian Authors Association
Founded in 1921, the CAA has played a key role in the support and development of the Canadian
writing community.
http://www.canauthors.org/
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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.
http://www.folklore.bc.ca/
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Association of Canadian Publishers
The voice of Canadian book publishing, representing 145 Canadian-owned book publishers and who
publish literary, general-trade and scholarly titles.
http://www.publishers.ca/
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Canadian Bound
A site devoted to the readership and promotion of contemporary Canadian authors and their works.
http://www.canadianbound.com/
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