A community of writers, poets, journalists, publishers, librarians, screenwriters, artists, songwriters and readers.

A community of writers, poets, journalists, publishers, librarians and readers of all kinds.

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Become a member of PEN Canada

Join or Renew

To become a member, you can:

  • Contact us by phone at 416-703-8448 ext 2221;
  • Send a cheque payable to PEN Canada to 401 Richmond St. W., Suite 244, Toronto, ON, M5V 3A8, Canada; or
  • Fill out the form below.

Accessible memberships

We offer discounted memberships for low-waged or unwaged writers, students, Writer in Exile members, or Quebec Writers’ Federation members.

If you are a low or unwaged writer please write to us at queries[at]pencanada.ca to explain your situation and we’ll work something out — you belong at PEN.

Give a gift membership

For an avid reader, writer, human rights, or freedom of expression champion, an annual PEN Canada membership can make a great gift.

On the form below tick the box “Make this a gift membership” and enter the recipient’s details and, if desired, a message in the comments section.