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. oiw.ca
The voice of Canadian book publishing, representing 145 Canadian-owned book publishers and who publish literary, general-trade and scholarly titles. www.publishers.ca
A non-profit society established in November 1994 for the express purpose of bringing together and preserving the traditions of the province. www.folklore.bc.ca
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. www.pencanada.ca
Canadian organization of Christians who write, encouraging excellence, hosts conferences and workshops, publishes newsletter, list serve for members, teaching tools, and local groups. inscribe.org
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. www.pwac.ca
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. www.writersguild.ab.ca
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. www.wcdr.org
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. www.arts.ubc.ca/bg
Promotes professional editing as key in producing effective communications in the corporate, technical, government, non-profit, and publishing sectors. www.editors.ca
For fiction writers living in Toronto. Includes web links, writing tips and resources, book reviews, information and advice. groups.yahoo.com/group/Toronto-Writers
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. members.fortunecity.com/halifaxchitchat/id24.htm
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. www.writersalliance.nf.ca
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. www.placesforwriters.com
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