Canada Websites

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.

National association for professional practitioners of the crime writing genre. Includes newsletter, information on authors, awards, and links.

The voice of Canadian book publishing, representing 145 Canadian-owned book publishers and who publish literary, general-trade and scholarly titles.

A non-profit society established in November 1994 for the express purpose of bringing together and preserving the traditions of the province.

Represents freelance writers working in film, television, radio and new media production in Canada.

An organization that publishes the Canadian Freelance News. Information about the marketplace, and contests.

Working to improve the status of writers

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.

Canadian organization of Christians who write, encouraging excellence, hosts conferences and workshops, publishes newsletter, list serve for members, teaching tools, and local groups.

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.

To feature, showcase, and promote Canadian writers who have been published electronically. Web community.

Located in Toronto, Ontario.

An association of Christian Canadian writers and editors. Site offers classes, workshops, critique service and membership information.

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.

An Alberta-based, national organization to promote excellence in non-fiction writing through education, professional development and public information.

Workshops, notes from seminars, e-newsletter, and calendar of events.

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.

APN is a non-profit, provincial arts service organization and registered charity dedicated to fostering playwriting in Alberta.

Membership includes established playwrights, dramaturges, translators, academics, regional Artistic Directors, theatre companies, students, lovers of theatre and theatre writing.

A Vancouver based new play development centre dedicated to the encouragement and expression of the Canadian voice on the stage.

The SPC is a playwright-driven organization that strives to foster the development of Saskatchewan plays and playwrights.

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.

A growing association which provides support for playwrights in Manitoba through the operation of programs for emerging and established playwrights.

Non-profit organization that educates and informs writers about writing techniques, publishing and marketing, and provides networking opportunities for writers. Alberta, Canada.

Nationwide organization provides list of members by province, annual conference, event listings, and membership information.

Represents editors in and near Victoria, BC, Canada. Resource for buyers of contract editing and other communications services.

A registered not-for-profit organization represent the interests of writers to agencies and government departments, and work on behalf of those interests. Features blog posts and a members listing.

Weekly readings of fiction and poetry at the Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Ontario. Includes membership information, list of events and authors, and contact details.

Toronto writing workshops, seminars and events for freelance writers, writers and journalists.

Founded in 1921, the CAA has played a key role in the support and development of the Canadian writing community.

Resources and information for creative writers. Markham, Ontario.

Vancouver branch of the Canadian Authors Association.

Unless otherwise noted in the meeting schedule, our monthly meetings are held on every third Thursday from September to June.

Meeting schedule, contests and events for writer members in the Ottawa, Ontario area.

Contests (poetry and short stories), news and events. Writer in residence.

Edmonton, Alberta and area poets community. Promotes the oral expression of poetry and tries to bring poetry to a wider audience.

Non-profit organization of professional and emerging writers, writing in all genres from every region of the province. News and membership information.

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.

Contributing to the Canadian literary community by offering links and resources for student and professional writers.

Based in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, Canada, on the shores of Shuswap Lake. Events throughout the year to inspire and support writers and readers in the BC interior.

Meetings will be held monthly from September to June for helpful critique, hints and blank page ideas. Located in the Brampton Library.

Meets monthly in the east end of Toronto, Ontario. Group presents critique meetings, guest speakers, workshops, e-mail and hard-copy critiques.

A community of writers, critics, academics, and other artists who promote Italian Canadian literature and culture.

Writers, performers and artists who create supportive platforms for Surrey’s culturally diverse communities. Surrey, BC.

Formed in 2010. Located in Vancouver, BC.

Social group for aspiring and established writers. Mississauga, Ontario.

Encouraging developing writers and providing opportunities for established writers through education, networking and promotion. Based in Thunder Bay, ON.

Social group and resources for writers in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

A writing and editing club serving Toronto, Mississauga and the GTA, Ontario.