Last Updated: 2012-06-07

Professional Writers Association of Canada

Company information

Legal Name:   Professional Writers Association of Canada
Operating Name:   Professional Writers Association of Canada
Alternate Name:   PWAC
Mailing Address 123-215 Spadina Ave TORONTO, Ontario M5T 2C7	Location Address 123-215 Spadina Ave TORONTO, Ontario M5T 2C7
Telephone: (416) 504-1645
Email: info@pwac.ca
Website URL: http://www.pwac.ca

Contact information

John Degen
	Title:   Executive Director
	Telephone:   (416) 504-1645
	Ext:   2
	Email:   info@pwac.ca
Lauren Stewart
	Title:   Membership Coordinator
	Telephone:   (416) 504-1645
	Ext:   1
	Email:   info@pwac.ca

Company description

The Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC) is Canada's national organization of freelance magazine and newspaper writers. Founded in 1976, it provides extensive services to over 650 professional writers national-wide: e.g., contract/copyright advice; mediation; professional development seminars/workshops; online promotion; electronic news bulletin; discussion listserv; newsletter; lobbying on behalf of writers' interests.
Country of Ownership:	Canada
Year Established:	1976
Exporting:	Yes
Primary Industry (NAICS):	813920 - Professional Organizations
Primary Business Activity:	Association
Number of Employees:	2

Product / Service / Licensing

Product Name:	Journalists (Freelance)
'Find a Professional Writer' was initiated in 1999 by the Periodical Writers Association of Canada (PWAC) to provide Canadian editors, publishers, businesses, PR firms, government agencies, etc. with an extensive 'one-stop shopping' site for professional writers with a wide range of expertise. Visit the website at www.writers.ca to find a writer. PWAC was founded in 1976 and has over 650 members across the country.
Product Name:	Writers' Services
The Professional Writers Association of Canada (PWAC) is Canada's national organization of professional and freelance magazine and newspaper writers. Founded in 1976, it provides extensive services to over 650 professional writers national-wide: e.g., contract/copyright advice; mediation; professional development seminars/workshops; online promotion; electronic news bulletin; discussion listserv; newsletter; lobbying on behalf of writers' interests.
Product Name:	Writers (Freelance)
'Find a Professional Writer' was initiated in 1999 by the Periodical Writers Association of Canada (PWAC) to provide Canadian editors, publishers, businesses, PR firms, government agencies, etc. with an extensive 'one-stop shopping' site for professional writers with a wide range of expertise. Visit the site at www.writers.ca to find a writer. PWAC was founded in 1976 and has over 650 members across the country.

Technology profile

PWAC members are promoted on the internet via 'Find a
Professional Writer' (www.writers.ca), Canada's only national
online database of professional writers. Users can find the
writer and expertise they need via subject, type of writing,
publication, area, etc.

Market profile

Alliances:

• Financial
• Sales/Marketing
• Technology