Professional Writers Association of Canada


The Professional Writers Association of Canada is a professional association representing professional freelance writers in Canada, predominately in the newspaper and magazine industries. However, PWAC members also write: magazine and newspaper articles, books, speeches, newsletters, media releases, white papers, annual reports, advertising and brochure copy, sales and marketing material, Web content, training manuals, film scripts, radio and television documentaries, and much more.
It was formerly known as the Periodical Writers Association of Canada but changed its name to better reflect reality in 2005. It was founded in 1976 and has nearly 600 members across Canada. There are three categories for membership: Professional Members, Associate and Student.
PWAC's Mandate: