Where to Find TWUC Webinars and Member Announcements

The Writers' Union of Canada (TWUC) publishes both on its homepage at writersunion.ca. The Upcoming Webinars section lists the next scheduled sessions with a link to the Full List of Webinars, and the Member Announcement area carries news such as author events and career milestones. Both are open to anyone browsing the site — you do not need to be a member to read them.

Finding upcoming webinars

On the TWUC homepage, look for the Upcoming Webinars heading. It sits alongside the main calls to action and shows the next sessions at a glance. From there, the Full List of Webinars link takes you to the complete schedule rather than just the next few entries.

Use this route when you want to:

• See what professional development sessions are coming up
• Check the full calendar instead of only the homepage teasers
• Decide whether a session fits your interests before committing time

The homepage itself does not state whether webinars are free, member-only, or ticketed. If that matters to you, open the individual webinar listing or the full list and check the details there before planning around a session.

Reading member announcements

The Member Announcement block on the homepage highlights what TWUC members are doing. A current example is the notice for A. J. B. Johnston, who was scheduled to speak at the Pictou Library in Pictou, NS, at 5 pm on October 13, 2026, on his lifetime of writing history, fiction, and museum exhibits. The entry notes his career included many serendipitous moments and experiences, and it credits support he received. A MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS link leads to the wider feed.

This section is useful if you want to:

• Track readings, talks, and launches by Canadian writers
• See the kinds of opportunities and recognition members receive
• Get a sense of the community before deciding whether to join

What sits around these sections

The same homepage frames TWUC as "the national organization of professionally published writers" and carries a call to action on AI: the Union says it is concerned that professional creators' voices are being drowned out by tech's promises of a golden future of AI investment, and it is calling for radical transparency and regulation for AI. A GET INVOLVED link accompanies that statement.

There is also a Join the TWUC Community path for people who are interested in the Union but not yet eligible or ready to join as members. Signing up for the TWUC Community mailing list brings updates on programming, opportunities, and ways to support the Union. Separately, the membership pitch lists benefits including advocacy for writers' rights, connection with professional writers across the country, income opportunities through public and school readings programs, free professional development resources and how-to guides, paid mentorship through the Union's Mentorship Microgrants, and access to dedicated staff for contract advice and grievance assistance.

Quick reference

Practical notes

• Webinar and announcement content changes over time, so check the live pages rather than relying on a saved copy.
• The homepage does not spell out cost or access rules for webinars; confirm on the individual listing.
• If you are not yet eligible for membership, the Community mailing list is the stated way to stay connected in the meantime.