Writing Groups, Associations & Organizations
The Hamilton Association for the Advancement of Literature, Science and Art is one of Canada's oldest independent, not-for-profit, cultural organizations. It has its origins in the Hamilton Scientific Association, founded in 1857, and counts among its founding members Dr. John Rae, Arctic explorer and physician, who served as the Association's first Vice-President and second President.
Hamilton Poetry Centre, established in 1983, the Centre conducts poetry workshops and hosts readings by well-established and rising Canadian poets ...
Hamilton Writers is a resource for literary individuals in the Hamilton, ON area: writers, poets, journalists, editors, publishers, essayists, and all others involved in the literary arts (any and all genres) are encouraged to participate.
LitChat is the literary salon for those interested in getting together once a month from Sept to June on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Bread & Roses Cafe in the Sky Dragon Centre on King William Street. There is a different host and theme each month. LitChat is supported by the the Hamilton Public Library and Arts Hamilton.
Tower Poetry Society, founded in 1951, is one of North America's oldest poetry collectives. Monthly meetings at the Westdale Hamilton Public Library feature poetry workshops where poets present their work to receive peer comment.
Canadian Writing Organizations:
National
The League of Canadian Poets: www.poets.ca
Canadian Poetry Association: www.canadianpoetryassoc.com
The Writers' Union of Canada: www.writersunion.ca
Canadian Authors Association: www.canauthors.org
Provincial
Writers Guild of Alberta: www.writersguild.ab.ca
Federation of B.C. Writers: http://bcwriters.com
Manitoba Writers' Guild: www.mbwriter.mb.ca
Writers' Federation of New Brunswick: http://www.umce.ca/wfnb
Writers' Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador: www.writersalliance.nf.ca
Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia: www.writers.ns.ca/
Ontario Poetry Society: http://www.theontariopoetrysociety.ca/
PEI Writers' Guild: http://peiwritersguild.wordpress.com/
Quebec Writers' Federation: www.qwf.org
Saskatchewan Writers Guild: www.skwriter.com
Additional Resources
The Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC) promotes the careers and protects the rights of professional writers. PWAC Toronto Chapter has over 200 professional writers who provide quality writing and expertise to local, regional and national newspapers, magazines, corporate clients, small business, government agencies and non-profit organizations.
Crime Writers of Canada is a national organization for Canadian crime writers, associated professionals, and anyone else with a serious interest in Canadian crime writing.
The Outdoor Writers of Canada is a national organization of professional communicators specializing in the outdoor field. Our membership includes writers, artists, photographers, cinematographers, lecturers, broadcasters, public relations consultants, and government information officers.
Playwrights Guild of Canada is a national association mandated to advance the creative rights and interests of professional Canadian playwrights, promote Canadian plays nationally and internationally, and foster an active, evolving community of writers for the stage.
Are you a Cowboy poet, a singer or musician in the good old western style,or a western history storyteller? You may want to join the Alberta Cowboy Poetry Association.
