Woodcock Fund Writers’ Trust of Canada

A professional writer engaged in the production of literary work who has derived a substantial share of their income from writing and writing-related activities. A minimum of two professionally published works or an equivalent body of work is required; self-published and ghostwritten works will not be accepted as equivalents

Facing an unforeseen financial need that imperils the completion of their project. Usually, a matter of exigency including but not limited to illness, accident, or legal issue, rather than an ongoing, chronic problem of making a living

Working on a book-length project in the category of fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, playwriting, or children’s literature

A Canadian citizen or permanent resident