Associations and groups for writers

1-- You can join the Canadian Authors Association: www.canauthors.org/ but they can be expensive . If you are really into making a living by writing- this is one organization you might like to join.

2- The MetroActive Writer's Club ; www.metroactivewritersclub.com/ “ The MetroActive Writer's Club is a place for both established and aspiring writers, authors, and publishers to grow and flourish. We provide an environment for informal, open, and one-on-one discussions with industry people. It is a great opportunity to learn about the writing and book publishing trade and meet people that know the industry best. Over the past two years, we've had some of Canada's best-selling authors share their wisdom with our members. This year we have teamed up with the world-renowned talent from St. Michael's College to offer expanded perspective into the literary world.”

Baldassare B. Minaudo, B.A. (Hons.), M.B.A.
President, MetroActive Lifestyle Network



3-You can also try this one- visit http://www.torontobookcamp.org. But, I don't know too much about it. Still, it is worth investigating.

4 –Word on the Street Book Festival September ,2010. They will have a booth area for e-books this year. A must- attend event! Contact name and details below.
Amanda Shamshudeen
Marketing and Development Associate
The Word On The Street
67 Mowat Avenue, Suite 242
Toronto, ON M6K 3E3
T | 416 504 7241
E | amanda@thewordonthestreet.ca
W | www.thewordonthestreet.ca
B | http://read-write-think.blogspot.com/
Become our fan on Facebook: http://bit.ly/bnaU4D
Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/torontoWOTS

5. The Editors Association of Canada (EAC) www.editors.ca/- “Promotes professional editing as key in producing effective communications in the corporate, technical, government, non-profit, and publishing sectors”.


6- The Periodical Writers Association of Canada (PWAC). www.pwac.ca/ “National association of professional freelance writers, providing services and benefits to members, and an online free "find a writer" service to businesses".


7- There are also Facebook groups , LinkedIn groups and various MeetUp groups for writers.