We are in Suite 401 of the high-rise at 344 Bloor Street West. If you are not a member, please arrange in advance to visit so someone can meet you in the lobby and bring you to our floor.
Our contact email for arranging a visit is info@writerscentre.ca.
The quiet room is the most important part of the centre. We ask every member to minimize talking and cell phone sounds. Some members prefer noise-canceling headphones because there are some noises from the coffee machine and microwave oven. Please book the boardroom (and shut the door) if you plan to talk during Zoom calls.
It’s seriously quiet … and quietly serious.
A basic membership costs $250 plus HST per month.
The TWC is located at 344 Bloor Street West – Suite 401 on the north side of Bloor Street very near to Spadina Road.
It’s close to Spadina Station on the Bloor TTC subway line.
The entrance to the high-rise is a security door. To visit, please pre-book so someone can come to the lobby to let you in. (We are not connected to the outdoor intercom.)
To get to our floor, there are two elevators. If you prefer, you can take the stairs.
Members will be issued a key to the main door as well as TWC suite.
Yes. Since we opened in 2006, there have only been two occasions when a writer had to wait for a desk — and it wasn’t for very long.
We used to have lockers available, but in this new location, regrettably, we have no lockers.
We have a small printer for very limited use.
For printing longer works, we can recommend nearby copy shops, such as at 732 Spadina Road.
Yes. Membership gets you two keys, and access to the centre twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. All you have to do is remember your keys.
Access to the TWC is through two lockable doors, one at street level and one to Suite 401. Only members of TWC have a keys to this door.
There are separate keys to the washrooms.
Memberships may be suspended for one or more calendar months at a time with advance written notice.
You’re welcome to have the occasional friend visit you at the centre for coffee or lunch, and/or to discuss your work. Members book the boardroom in advance for this purpose.
This can be especially useful if you are collaborating on a project. But generally the TWC is a private space for its members only.
Coffee, tea and milk are provided. There are cupboards full of dishes, cups, glasses and utensils. There’s a small fridge for people who want to bring lunch and snacks (please label!).
We have a toaster, panini grill, and microwave.
If you choose to eat out, there is a wide variety of affordable restaurants and pubs in the immediate area.
The main focus is on work, of course, but writers engage in lively discussions at the lunch table and in the lounge. It’s a great place to make business contacts, get referrals, and make friends.
Everyone is welcome to post news of upcoming events—readings, book launches, films etc.—on the bulletin boards and to send announcements to the entire membership.
