Faith, Fellowship & Literary Excellence
The Word Guild is a national community for Canadian Christian writers and communicators. We connect, equip, and celebrate Canadian Christian writers through membership, professional development, networking, conferences, and literary awards—helping our members grow in their craft, expand their influence, and share hope through the written word.
The Word Guild is a national community of Canadian Christian writers and communicators united by a shared faith and a passion for the written word. Through professional development, meaningful connection, and recognition of excellence, we equip and encourage our members to grow in both craft and calling—bringing hope, truth, and inspiration to readers across Canada and beyond.
The Word Awards
The Word Awards celebrates and encourages Canadian Christian writers, recognizing their accomplishments, offering valuable feedback, and supporting them on their journey to excellence.
Award Information
Discover the Word Awards categories, review submission guidelines, and submit your entry.
Submit An Entry
After gathering your materials and following the guidelines, submit your entry.
Past Winners
Discover the authors and communicators who have been honoured in past Word Awards.
The Latest News
Stay up to date with The Word Guild through the latest news, announcements, opportunities, and stories from Canada’s Christian writing community.
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Community-Driven
Connecting Christian writers, editors, and communicators from coast to coast, we create opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and encouragement.