TWUC Invites Submissions for Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers
Dec 6, 2024
The Writers’ Union of Canada invites submissions to its 32nd annual Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers. Unpublished works of fiction and nonfiction up to 2,500 words in English are eligible, and writers may submit multiple entries. A $2,500 prize will be… Read More
In Memoriam — Julius Kohanyi (1932–2024)
Nov 25, 2024
Iconic Canadian filmmaker and writer, Julius Kohanyi passed away, at the age of 91, on March 13, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Susan Kavesh; his sister, Elizabeth Gross; and his brother, Geza Kohanyi. Julius’ career spanned over 60 years from the ‘60s to the present,… Read More
Writers’ Union Cautiously Optimistic About Emerging AI Licensing Market
Nov 20, 2024
The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) is studying a proposed agreement between select nonfiction authors, HarperCollins, and a so-far undisclosed technology company to license full texts for the purpose of training artificial intelligence. As some TWUC members are affected, the… Read More
Industry News – November 2024
Nov 13, 2024
The Latest on Writing and Publishing in Canada ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | CANADA’S NORTH | CENSORSHIP | FESTIVALS | INTERNATIONAL | LIBRARIES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Penguin Random House Includes AI Prohibition on Copyright… Read More
Jury Announced and Call for Submissions Issued for the 28th Annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award
Nov 12, 2024
The Writers’ Union of Canada and the Gleed family are pleased to announce the jury for the $10,000 Danuta Gleed Literary Award, Canada’s pre-eminent award for the best first Canadian collection of short fiction in the English language, now celebrating its 28th… Read More
Statement on AI training
Oct 21, 2024
Alongside an international coalition of creative industry organizations, The Writers' Union of Canada is mobilizing to gather signatories on a Statement on AI training. Thousands of writers, musicians, actors, artists, and other creators agree: Training generative AI on people's… Read More
Our sincere condolences — Roy Miki (1942–2024)
Oct 11, 2024
The Writers' Union of Canada is saddened to hear of the death of poet Roy Miki, Visionary Member of the Union. Dr. Roy Miki was an activist and advocate for those facing racial discrimination. A poet, editor, and critic, Miki won the 2002 Governor General’s Award… Read More
Industry News – October 2024
Oct 4, 2024
The Latest on Writing and Publishing in Canada CULTURAL FUNDING (INTERNATIONAL) | COPYRIGHT | INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING | INDUSTRY STATS | SCHOOL LIBRARIES | READING AND WRITING | BOOK PROMO | BOOK BANS | TRANSLATION CULTURAL FUNDING… Read More
Industry News – September 2024
Sep 5, 2024
The Latest on Writing and Publishing in Canada AWARDS | BOOKS MEDIA | CENSORSHIP | COPYRIGHT | COURT | LIBRARIES | NEWS MEDIA | PEOPLE | PUBLISHERS | UNION BUSINESS AWARDS Manitoba Book Awards Discontinued In late August, the… Read More
In Memoriam — Rachel Wyatt (1929–2024)
Aug 28, 2024
Rachel Wyatt was a longtime member of The Writers' Union of Canada. This remembrance of Rachel is attributed to and first published by ABCBookWorld. A longer version with Rachel's CV can be found on their website. Born in Bradford Yorks, England, on October 14, 1929,… Read More
