Memberships
The Writers' Union of Canada
Since 2026, Paul Smith has been a member of the The Writers' Union of Canada.
The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) is the national organization of professionally published writers. TWUC was founded in 1973 to work with governments, publishers, booksellers, and readers to improve the conditions of Canadian writers. With almost 3,000 members, TWUC advocates on behalf of writers’ collective interests, and delivers value to members through advocacy, community, and information. TWUC believes in a thriving, diverse Canadian culture that values and supports writers.
Canadian Children's Book Centre
Since 2025, Paul Smith has been a member of the Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC)
"The CCBC was formed in 1976 with the belief that all Canadians should have the opportunity to read books created by Canadian authors and illustrators. Almost 50 years later, we’re still guided by this same belief. Since our founding, we’ve become a key player in the growing world of Canadian children’s books. Each of our programs are accessible across Canada, reaching cities and remote communities alike."
Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers
Since 2025, Paul Smith has been a member of the Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CanSCAIP).
The Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP), founded in 1977, is a national membership organization, a not-for-profit national arts service organization, and a registered charitable organization.
We offer professional development, promotion, and support for the creativity, craft, and business practice of creators and performers for children and teens.
As well as 400+ traditionally published Members, CANSCAIP has 600+ associate Friends that include emerging or self-published writers and illustrators, educators, librarians, publishers, and journalists.
CANSCAIP is inclusive, respectful, supportive, professional, welcoming and proudly Canadian.
Canadian Authors Association
Since 2025, Paul Smith has been a member of the Canadian Authors Association
Canadian Authors Association provides writers with a wide variety of programs, services and resources to help them develop their skills in both the craft and the business of writing, enhance their ability to earn a living as a writer, and have access to a Canada-wide network of writers and publishing industry professionals.
We are a membership-based organization for writers in all areas of the profession—aspiring, emerging and professional—in every genre and across all writing-related professions.
As a not-for-profit national arts service organization with charitable status, much of what we do benefits all writers, whether they are members or are affiliated with us as partners or through other writing groups.