Literary Journal

Writers' Trust of Canada

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About the magazine

The Writers' Trust of Canada, founded in 1976 by a group of prominent Canadian authors including Margaret Atwood and Graeme Gibson, exists to advance, celebrate, and support Canadian writing in both English and French. Its core mission is to provide financial assistance to writers through a suite of annual awards and grants, while also fostering a reading culture that values literary merit over commercial expediency. The Trust operates with a quiet, purposeful dedication to the literary ecosystem, funding everything from mid-career novels to emerging nonfiction and short fiction.

Submitting your work

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Most Writers' Trust awards and grants are by nomination or juried competition, not open submission. However, the Rising Stars program (for writers under 35) and certain travel grants accept direct applications. Before applying, read the specific guidelines carefully: eligibility often hinges on Canadian citizenship or residency, and some prizes require publisher submission. For open calls, submit polished, publication-ready work—the Trust favors literary craft over topicality. Deadlines are strict; late or incomplete applications are not considered. If you are an emerging writer, consider the RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for short fiction or poetry as a first step.

Submission calls

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