Call for Submissions
The Danuta Gleed Literary Award is celebrating its 29th year. The winner receives $10,000. Eligible titles may be submitted by publishers according to submission guidelines. Deadline: Jan 31, 2026.
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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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For writers, who so often work in isolation, the Union provides a crucial rallying call to collective action.
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Nov. 19 2025
Kelly Watt
Thrilled to announce my collection, The Weeping Degree has been longlisted for a poetry award with the 32nd Hamilton Literary Awards. I'm in great company. Thank you to #hpl #hamiltonartsawards and #gritlit. What would writers do without contests?
