The Union of Finnish Writers ( fi, Suomen Kirjailijaliitto r.y.) is an ideological and
professional organization
A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) usually seeks to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals and organisations engaged in that profession, and th ...
representing fiction authors writing in Finnish. The organization was founded in 1897 and now has around 770 members. It is led by an elected
board consisting of 8 members and 4 deputy members, chaired by author
Ville Hytönen. The Executive Director is
Ilmi Villacís.
Jaakko Syrjä served as president from 1975 to 1980.
The Union's purpose is to develop and improve the conditions of writers' work as well as to promote
Finnish literature
Finnish literature refers to literature written in Finland. During the European early Middle Ages, the earliest text in a Finnic language is the unique thirteenth-century Birch bark letter no. 292 from Novgorod. The text was written in Cyri ...
.
To become a member of the Union an applicant must have published at least two independently created, original works of
fiction written in Finnish. The works must be of an artistic and professional quality that allows the applicant to be considered a writer.
The Union of Finnish Writers is a founding member of the
Finnish Reading Centre, which promotes reading and literacy, and the
Sanasto Copyright Society.
The Union publishes the quarterly ''Kirjailija'' magazine.
Notes
* https://yle.fi/uutiset/3-9349902
* http://www.kirjailijaliitto.fi/kirjailija-lehti/uusin-lehti/
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