Web Directory

» Alberta Playwrights Network
   APN is a non-profit, provincial arts service organization and registered charity dedicated to fostering playwriting in Alberta.
   http://www.albertaplaywrights.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://verdicchio.tripod.com/ItalianCanadian.html

» 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/

» Authorial.com
   Information on self-promotion for Canadian authors including funding, awards, organizations, web sites, workshops, news and events.
   http://www.authorial.com

» CAA Vancouver
   Vancouver branch of the Canadian Authors Association.
   http://www.canauthorsvancouver.org/

» Canada Council for the Arts
   The Council offers a broad range of grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations in dance, interdisciplinary work and performance art, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts and writing and publishing.
   http://www.canadacouncil.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/

» Canadian Farm Writers' Federation
   CFWF serves the common interests of agricultural journalists, including reporters, editors and broadcasters as well as those in business and government whose primary responsibility is agricultural communications.
   http://www.cfwf.ca/

» Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
   The CJFE is supported by Canadian journalists and advocates of free expression. The purpose of the organization is to defend the rights of journalists and contribute to the development of media freedom throughout the world.
   http://www.cjfe.org/

» Canadian Literature Archive
   Resources for Canadian writers.
   http://www.umanitoba.ca/canlit/resources/resources.shtml

» Canadian Non-Fiction Writers Collective
   An Alberta-based, national organization to promote excellence in non-fiction writing through education, professional development and public information.
   http://www.cnfc.freeservers.com/

» Canadian Science Writers' Association
   A national alliance of professional science communicators, in all media.
   http://www.sciencewriters.ca/

» Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers
   A national, professional group for people in the field of children's culture. Supports and promotes children's literature through newsletters, workshops, meetings and other information programs.
   http://www.canscaip.org/

» Canadian Writer's Journal
   National magazine for independent writers in Canada. Includes an email list.
   http://www.cwj.ca/index.htm

» 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.
   http://pages.videotron.com/cws/

» Canadian eAuthors
   To feature, showcase, and promote Canadian writers who have been published electronically. Web community.
   http://ceauthors.com/

» Crime Writers of Canada
   National association for professional practitioners of the crime writing genre. Includes newsletter, information on authors, awards, and links.
   http://www.crimewriterscanada.com/

» East End Writers
   Meets monthly in the east end of Toronto, Ontario. Group presents critique meetings, guest speakers, workshops, e-mail and hard-copy critiques.
   http://www.samcraw.com/Articles/EastEndWriters.html

» 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/

» 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/

» 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/

» 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

» 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

» Literary Translators' Association of Canada
   Information on the history of association, members directory, award for translation, and upcoming events. Model contract included. Site in English and French.
   http://www.attlc-ltac.org/

» Manitoba Association of Playwrights
   A growing association which provides support for playwrights in Manitoba through the operation of programs for emerging and established playwrights.
   http://mbplays.ca/

» Manitoba Editors' Association
   Promotes high editing standards, creates professional development opportunities, and facilitates the exchange of information.
   http://www.manitobaeditors.ca

» Manitoba Writers' Guild
   The primary aim of the Guild is to promote the in all its forms in Manitoba.
   http://www.mbwriter.mb.ca/

» 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-ivil.tripod.com/

» NetWords
   Toronto writing workshops, seminars and events for freelance writers, writers and journalists.
   http://www.networds.ca/

» OBPO.ca
   For Ontario book publishers and anyone interested in book publishing in Ontario.
   http://www.ontariobooks.ca/

» 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/

» 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.
   http://www.outdoorwritersofcanada.com/

» 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.
   http://www.pencanada.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

» Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre
   Membership includes established playwrights, dramaturges, translators, academics, regional Artistic Directors, theatre companies, students, lovers of theatre and theatre writing.
   http://www.playwrightsatlantic.ca/

» Playwrights Theatre Centre
   A Vancouver based new play development centre dedicated to the encouragement and expression of the Canadian voice on the stage.
   http://www.playwrightstheatre.com/

» Playwrights Union of Canada
   Located in Toronto, Ontario.
   http://www.playwrightsguild.ca/

» Playwrights' Development Centres of Canada
   A network to communicate and share ideas, speak more forcefully on behalf of our organizations and the playwrights we serve, and engage in cooperative activities that contribute to the development of a more dynamic Canadian theatrical voice.
   http://www.pdcc.ca/

» Playwrights' Workshop Montreal
   Professional theatre centre dedicated to developing contemporary work and new writers for the Canadian stage.
   http://www.playwrights.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

» Professional 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/

» Professional Writers Association of Canada (Toronto Chapter)
   Workshops, notes from seminars, e-newsletter, and calendar of events.
   http://www.pwactoronto.org/

» Proof Positive
   An organization that publishes the Canadian Freelance News. Information about the marketplace, and contests.
   http://www.proofpositive.com

» Quebec Writers' Federation
   History, events, awards, and information on publications, submissions, and programs.
   http://www.qwf.org/

» Reading Toronto
   What's happening in Toronto with culture, arts, design, architecture, music, photography, performance, film.
   http://readingt.readingcities.com/

» Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre
   The SPC is a playwright-driven organization that strives to foster the development of Saskatchewan plays and playwrights.
   http://www.saskplaywrights.ca/

» Saskatchewan Writers Guild
   Working to improve the status of writers
   http://www.skwriter.com/

» Storytellers of Canada
   Nationwide organization provides list of members by province, annual conference, event listings, and membership information.
   http://www.sc-cc.com/

» 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/

» The Word Guild
   An association of Christian Canadian writers and editors. Site offers classes, workshops, critique service and membership information.
   http://www.thewordguild.com/

» 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

» 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/

» 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/

» Toronto Writer's Centre
   A creative hub, offers emerging and established writers a quiet and professional environment in which to work. Inspired by the success of similar writers' centres based in New York City, TWC is the first of its kind in Canada.
   http://www.writerscentre.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/

» Wordwrights Canada
   Contributing to the Canadian literary community by offering links and resources for student and professional writers.
   http://www3.sympatico.ca/susanio/WWC.html

» Writers Guild of Canada
   Represents freelance writers working in film, television, radio and new media production in Canada.
   http://www.writersguildofcanada.com/

» Writers In Electronic Residence
   Linking Canada's writers with Canada's schools.
   http://www.wier.ca/

» 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://wanl.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.umce.ca/wfnb

» 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.writers.ns.ca/

» 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/