Organizations and associations for writers in Canada. 1. Alberta Romance Writers' Association - 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Authorial.com - Information on self-promotion for Canadian authors including funding, awards, organizations, web sites, workshops, news and events. 5. 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. 6. CAA Vancouver - Vancouver branch of the Canadian Authors Association. 7. Canada Council for the Arts - Writing and Publishing 8. Canadian Authors Association - Founded in 1921, the CAA has played a key role in the support and development of the Canadian writing community. 9. Canadian eAuthors - To feature, showcase, and promote Canadian writers who have been published electronically. Web community. 10. Canadian Literature Archive - Resources for Canadian writers. 11. Canadian Science Writers' Association - A national alliance of professional science communicators, in all media. 12. Canadian Writers Society - A resource for budding writers who wish to meet others with this common interest. Participate in workshops, share your prose during reading and feedback nights, and spend evenings with published authors. 13. Canscene - Topics of interest to ethnic journalists and official site of Canadian Ethnic Journalists' and Writers' Club. 14. Editors' Association of Canada - Promotes professional editing as key in producing effective communications in the corporate, technical, government, non-profit, and publishing sectors. 15. Edmonton Drawing and Writing Group - A local group for people interested in writing and/or drawing. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. InScribe - Canadian organization of Christians who write, encouraging excellence, hosts conferences and workshops, publishes newsletter, list serve for members, teaching tools, and local groups. 20. Manitoba Editors' Association - Promotes high editing standards, creates professional development opportunities, and facilitates the exchange of information. 21. Manitoba Writers' Guild - The primary aim of the Guild is to promote the in all its forms in Manitoba. 22. Mystery Writers Ink - Non-profit organization that educates and informs writers about writing techniques, publishing and marketing, and provides networking opportunities for writers. Alberta, Canada. 23. 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. 24. 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 or exiled for the expression of their thoughts. 25. 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. 26. Periodical Writers Association of Canada (Toronto Chapter) - Workshops, notes from PWAC TO seminars, enewsletter and calendar of events. 27. 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. 28. Playwrights Union of Canada - Located in Toronto, Ontario. 29. Professional Editors Association of Vancouver Island - Represents editors in and near Victoria, BC, Canada. Resource for buyers of contract editing and other communications services. 30. Proof Positive - An organization that publishes the Canadian Freelance News. Information about the marketplace, and contests. 31. Quebec Writers' Federation - History, events, awards, and information on publications, submissions, and programs. 32. Saskatchewan Writers Guild - Working to improve the status of writers 33. 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. 34. The Cooked and Eaten - 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. 35. The Word Guild - An association of Christian Canadian writers and editors. Site offers classes, workshops, critique service and membership information. 36. 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. 37. 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. 38. 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. 39. TWiG - 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. 40. 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. 41. West End Writers' Club - Writing club in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Newsletter, poetry, prose, fiction, nonfiction, contests, events and markets. 42. Wordwrights Canada - Contributing to the Canadian literary community by offering links and resources for student and professional writers. 43. Writers Guild of Canada - Represents over 1,500 freelance writers working in film, television, radio and new media production in Canada. 44. Writers In Electronic Residence - Linking Canada's writers with Canada's schools. 45. 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. 46. 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. 47. 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. 48. 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. 49. OBPO.ca - For Ontario book publishers and anyone interested in book publishing in Ontario. 50. 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 outdoor life. 51. Poesis - A creative writing group that grew out of a writing course from the University of Toronto. 52. Toronto-Writers - For fiction writers living in Toronto. Includes web links, writing tips and resources, book reviews, information and advice. 53. Writers Guild of Canada - A national association representing writers working in film, television, radio, and multimedia production in Canada.

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