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Benefits of Professional Writers Organizations

Writing can be a solitary experience for most people, forgetting the world outside the pages or computer screen. Professional writers organizations can be extremely beneficial for writers at all levels. Whether a writer is just starting out or has reached the top of the best-seller lists, these organizations connect individual writers to a wider literary community, they can provide support through workshops and retreats, and can also being an important resource tool.

Some of the benefits of professional writers organizations include:

Help build and support the arts community, regionally, provincially, and nationally
Often serve as a resource for writers, providing information regarding professional development and information on the craft of writing
Advocate for the art and craft of writing and for the rights of members
Support for writers
Discounted or free access to events, retreats, and workshops
Access to financial and legal advice
Many writers organizations will provide information on a variety of subjects and information regarding the craft of writing, professional development, and the status of writers within Canada
Membership in writers organizations are often tax deductible

Professional Writers Organizations in Canada

There are many different organizations that a Canadian writer can join. Organizations vary in scope, whether national, provincial, or even regional. Some of these organizations include:

�   The Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild: http://www.skwriter.com/home
�   Professional Writers Association of Canada: http://www.pwac.ca
�   Canadian Authors Association: http://www.canauthors.org
�   Saskatchewan Children’s Writers’ Round Robin: http://books4kids.ca
�   Saskatchewan Romance Writers: http://saskromancewriters.com
�   Saskatoon Christian Writers: http://hisimprint.wordpress.com
�   Saskatoon Writers Coop: http://www.writerscoop.org
�   Federation of BC Writers: http://bcwriters.ca/v2/
�   Writers’ Guild of Alberta: http://www.writersguild.ab.ca
�   Quebec Writers’ Federation: http://www.qwf.org
�   Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador: http://wanl.ca
�   The Writers’ Federation of Nova Scotia: http://writers.ns.ca
�   Prince Edward Island Writers’ Guild: http://www.peiwritersguild.com
�   The Canadian Writers’ Foundation, Inc: http://www.canadianwritersfoundation.org
�   The Writers’ Union of Canada: http://www.writersunion.ca
�   Writers’ Guild of Canada: http://www.writersguildofcanada.com