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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/
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/
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/
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/
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
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
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
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/
Bard's Ink
Writers groups with writing quotes, inspiration and shared critiques.
http://www.iprimus.ca/~pjduane/Welcome.htm
Manitoba Editors' Association
Promotes high editing standards, creates professional development opportunities, and facilitates the exchange of information.
http://www.manitobaeditors.ca
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/
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/
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/
Canadian Literature Archive
Resources for Canadian writers.
http://www.umanitoba.ca/canlit/resources/resources.shtml
Authorial.com
Information on self-promotion for Canadian authors including funding, awards, organizations, web sites, workshops, news and events.
http://www.authorial.com
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
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
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/
Canadian Science Writers' Association
A national alliance of professional science communicators, in all media.
http://www.interlog.com/~cswa/
Manitoba Writers' Guild
The primary aim of the Guild is to promote the in all its forms in Manitoba.
http://www.mbwriter.mb.ca/
Proof Positive
An organization that publishes the Canadian Freelance News. Information about the marketplace, and contests.
http://www.proofpositive.com
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/
Saskatchewan Writers Guild
Working to improve the status of writers
http://www.skwriter.com/
Canada Council for the Arts
Writing and Publishing
http://www.canadacouncil.ca
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/
Canadian eAuthors
To feature, showcase, and promote Canadian writers who have been published electronically. Web community.
http://ceauthors.com/
Writers In Electronic Residence
Linking Canada's writers with Canada's schools.
http://www.wier.ca/
LitFest Alberta
Edmonton and Fort McMurry International Literary Festival featuring writing from all genres.
http://litfestalberta.com
Edmonton Drawing and Writing Group
A local group for people interested in writing and/or drawing.
http://www.members.shaw.ca/edawg/
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/
Periodical Writers Association of Canada (Toronto Chapter)
Workshops, notes from PWAC TO seminars, enewsletter and calendar of events.
http://www.pwactoronto.org/
Canscene
Topics of interest to ethnic journalists and official site of Canadian Ethnic Journalists' and Writers' Club.
http://members.rogers.com/canscene/
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.
http://twigpei.tripod.com
Quebec Writers' Federation
History, events, awards, and information on publications, submissions, and programs.
http://www.qwf.org/
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.
http://mysterywritersink.com
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/
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
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/
CanCopy
The Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency
http://www.cancopy.com
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
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
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
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/
Poesis
A creative writing group that grew out of a writing course from the University of Toronto.
http://www.geocities.com/poetic15
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/
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
Playwrights Union of Canada
Located in Toronto, Ontario.
http://www.puc.ca
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
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
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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