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Canada:

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://members.tripod.com/~verdicchio/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/

Graand

Free Classified Ads Portal

www.graand.com

Authorial.com

Information on self-promotion for Canadian authors including funding, awards, organizations, web sites, workshops, news and events.

http://www.authorial.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/

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 eAuthors

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

http://ceauthors.com/

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 New Media Awards

Annual national event for Canada's multimedia industry celebrates companies, developers, and people who are pioneers and producers of interactive CD-ROMs, Websites, video games, and interactive television.

http://www.cnma.ca/

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 Poetry Association

The CPA promotes the reading, writing, publishing, and preservation of poetry in Canada through the individual efforts of its members.

http://www.canadianpoetryassoc.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/

Canscene

Topics of interest to ethnic journalists and official site of Canadian Ethnic Journalists' and Writers' Club.

http://ca.geocities.com/canscene/

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/

Haliburton Highlands Writers' and Editors' Network

Encourages and promotes the art and skill of writing, fostering literacy, and providing support to writers and editors in Haliburton County through education and networking.

http://www.hhwen.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://members.autobahn.mb.ca/~map/

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://members.tripod.com/mysterywritersink-ivil/

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/

P.E.I. Writers' Guild

A group of writers who saw the necessity to unify literary programmes such as writing workshops and readings, to create a formal intersection for discussion and action, and to speak periodically as one voice for the Island's literary community.

http://www.peiwriters.ca/

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/

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/

Periodical Writers Association of Canada (Toronto Chapter)

Workshops, notes from PWAC TO seminars, enewsletter and calendar of events.

http://www.paullima.com/pwac/

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' 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 Guild of Canada

Professional organization of Canadian playwrights. Source of Canadian play scripts.

http://www.playwrightsguild.com/

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' Workshop Montreal

Professional theatre centre dedicated to developing contemporary work and new writers for the Canadian stage.

http://www.playwrights.ca/

Poesis

A creative writing group that grew out of a writing course from the University of Toronto.

http://www.geocities.com/poetic15/

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

Proof Positive

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

http://www.proofpositive.com

PWAC Toronto Chapter

Toronto chapter of the Professional Writers Association of Canada.

http://www.pwactoronto.org/

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/

Richvale Writers

An organization of aspiring and professional writers located in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.

http://www.richvalewriters.ca

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/

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/

The Word Guild

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

http://www.thewordguild.com/

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' 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

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

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/

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/

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/

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