We at the Canadian Authors Association can relate to the joys as well as difficulties of being a writer. We know common challenges such as isolation, financial difficulties, frustrations, and even assistance when it comes to publication.
Benefits You Can Enjoy by Joining Us
- Frequent updates on the progress
of the Union which you can get through our newsletters
- Chances to meet, interact, network,
and work with other writers across Canada. This happens during our social
events and Annual General Meetings.
- Access to the How-to Series which
is inclusive of a Writer’s Guide on Canadian Publishers, professional
development publications, and Contract’s Self-Help Package
- Access to health benefits plans
such as vision care, drug plan, out-of-hospital benefits, specialists’
services, hospital coverage, dental care, and hearing benefits
- Access to several reading programs
which offer hosts with subsidizations a chance to invite writers to perform a
public or school reading
- Entitlement to receive an
evaluator fee for our Association`s manuscript evaluation service
- Sponsored travel when attending
our Annual General Meeting
- Contribution to write in the
Association’s quarterly magazine which focuses on the craft and art of writing
in Canada
- Assistance on any concerns,
grievances, and contracts
- A member profile on our website
where you can promote your work
When you join us, your annual subscriptions will significantly
help us work in the best interest of all writers. It helps us advocate for just
legislation for all writers and their work. Your dues also ensure that other
writers get fair financial compensation.
Eligibility
To qualify for our membership, you have to be an author of either
one of these:
- A self-published book which
successfully illustrates professionalism and commercial intent
- A trade book which has been
published by a university or commercial press
Also, you should be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of
the Country.
