CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
The Danuta Gleed Literary Award, Canada’s pre-eminent award for the best first Canadian collection of short fiction in the English language, is celebrating its 28th year. Deadline: January 31, 2025.
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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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Charlotte Gray
Nonfiction Writer (Photo: Valberg Imaging)
For writers, who so often work in isolation, the Union provides a crucial rallying call to collective action.
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
The Writers' Union of Canada presents webinars on a range of craft and business topics for writers. All TWUC webinars are closed captioned. Learn more about accessibility at the Union. The following webinars are open to the public; members of the Union can find special member-exclusive webinars and recordings in the TWUC Member Portal.
16 Jan
3:00 pm ET
12:00 pm PT
TWUC Town Hall
Join us for the Union’s member-exclusive Town Hall.
Member Announcement
Dec. 30 2024
Suzanne Bowness
I've published a book called The Feisty Freelancer: A Friendly Guide to Visioning, Planning, and Growing Your Writing Business. Visit www.feistyfreelancer.com to buy the book and for news about upcoming events, including my book launch in January.
