THE DANUTA GLEED LITERARY AWARD
The Union is thrilled to announce the short list of nominees for the 27th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award, in recognition of the best first collection of short fiction by a Canadian author.
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Getting published
Finished your first manuscript? Part way through a promising work-in-progress? Have a great idea for a story? Getting published can be a challenge, but TWUC is here to help. Read our free Getting Published FAQs to understand your next steps.
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Ian Williams
Poet and Fiction Writer (Photo: Justin Morris)
More than ever, as isolation threatens to become the norm, I appreciate how the Writers' Union preserves a community of writers.
HOW TWUC SUPPORTS OUR MEMBERS
- Powerful advocacy in support of writers’ rights
- Connection with a community of professional writers across the country
- Increased income opportunities through public and school readings programs
- Free professional development resources and how-to guides
- Be paid to mentor, or be mentored by, another writer through the Union's Mentorship Microgrants
- Access to dedicated staff for contract advice and grievance assistance
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Member Announcement
Apr. 25 2024
PEN Canada
With three weeks left, the 2024 New Voices Award invites unpublished, emerging writers (age 17 and over) to submit short stories, creative non-fiction, journalism and poetry. The winner will receive $3,000 CAD and mentorship from an esteemed Canadian author. The shortlist will be judged by a…
