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• - 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.
  
• - A non-profit society established in November 1994 for the express purpose of bringing together and preserving the traditions of the province.
  
• - Workshops, notes from PWAC TO seminars, enewsletter and calendar of events.
  
• - Writers groups with writing quotes, inspiration and shared critiques.
  
• - Linking Canada's writers with Canada's schools.
  
• - Non-profit organization that educates and informs writers about writing techniques, publishing and marketing, and provides networking opportunities for writers. Alberta, Canada.
  
• - 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.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Founded in 1921, the CAA has played a key role in the support and development of the Canadian writing community.
  
• - Working to improve the status of writers
  
• - For fiction writers living in Toronto. Includes web links, writing tips and resources, book reviews, information and advice.
  
• - Writing and Publishing
  
• - An organization that publishes the Canadian Freelance News. Information about the marketplace, and contests.
  
• - 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.
  
• - 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.
  
• - 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.
  
• - The primary aim of the Guild is to promote the in all its forms in Manitoba.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Dedicated to those starting out in the world of Canadian media. Articles and discussion forum.
  
• - History, events, awards, and information on publications, submissions, and programs.
  
• - 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 creative writing group that grew out of a writing course from the University of Toronto.
  
• - 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.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Represents editors in and near Victoria, BC, Canada. Resource for buyers of contract editing and other communications services.
  
• - A local group for people interested in writing and/or drawing.
  
• - Represents over 1,500 freelance writers working in film, television, radio and new media production in Canada.
  
• - A national alliance of professional science communicators, in all media.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Canadian organization of Christians who write, encouraging excellence, hosts conferences and workshops, publishes newsletter, list serve for members, teaching tools, and local groups.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Information on self-promotion for Canadian authors including funding, awards, organizations, web sites, workshops, news and events.
  
• - Located in Toronto, Ontario.
  
• - Edmonton and Fort McMurry International Literary Festival featuring writing from all genres.
  
• - Weekly readings of fiction and poetry at the Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Ontario. Includes membership information, list of events and authors, and contact details.
  
• - Writing club in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Newsletter, poetry, prose, fiction, nonfiction, contests, events and markets.
  
• - 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.
  
• - Resources for Canadian writers.
  
• - To feature, showcase, and promote Canadian writers who have been published electronically. Web community.
  
• - 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.
  
• - A national organization of professional writers that works to advance conditions for all writers and to foster writing in Canada.
  
• - Promotes high editing standards, creates professional development opportunities, and facilitates the exchange of information.
  
• - Non-profit organization of professional and emerging writers, writing in all genres from every region of the province. News and membership information.
  
• - Promotes professional editing as key in producing effective communications in the corporate, technical, government, non-profit, and publishing sectors.
  
• - The Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency
  
• - The voice of Canadian book publishing, representing 145 Canadian-owned book publishers and who publish literary, general-trade and scholarly titles.
  
• - Organization dedicated to the support and promotion of Victorian writers. Includes contact details, a showcase of work, and links to other useful resources.
  
• - 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.
  
• - 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 ti
  
• - Topics of interest to ethnic journalists and official site of Canadian Ethnic Journalists' and Writers' Club.