2024 Short List Announced
TWUC is pleased to announce the short list of nominees for the 28th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award, recognizing the best first collection of short fiction by a Canadian author published in 2024.
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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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Eve Silver
Hybrid Author
The Union supports a diverse tapestry of Canadian writers, ensuring the rights and protecting the interests of both traditionally and self-published authors.
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
Upcoming Webinars
Member Announcement
May. 8 2025
Mitchell Toews
Spring into summer with yet another Wednesday of wild & wonderful words on June 18 at Sookram’s Brewing (479-B Warsaw Ave.), featuring a line-up of Manitoba writers. The reading starts at 7 p.m. and is free. All ages are welcome to attend.Host Sheldon Birnie is a writer, dad, and beer league…
