In Memoriam — Lisa Herman (1948–2024)
Jul 8, 2024
“I do my best to be in the light. I don't think the dark can be avoided. It's real and there. I try to find moments of beauty and love and at the same time not turn away from what is painful.” Lisa Herman, writer, therapist, actor, teacher, beloved wife, mother,… Read More
Our sincere condolences — Martin Myers (1927–2024)
Jul 2, 2024
We have recently been informed of the passing of Martin Myers, a founding member of The Writers’ Union of Canada. Martin Myers was the author of five individual books, both fiction and nonfiction, and a fiction trilogy called The Secret Viking. A new novel, Return… Read More
In Memoriam — Sharon Doyle (1947–2024)
Jun 27, 2024
In his 1974 hit song, “Oh Very Young,” Cat Stevens writes “you’re only dancin’ on this earth for a short while.” After a years-long struggle with breast and lung cancer, we are sad to report that our Irish Heart has danced her last and is now on the heavenly side of the rainbow.… Read More
Personal Reflection — Alice Munro (1931–2024)
Jun 24, 2024
“Do you think we are going to die?”, asked Alice, or shouted, the wind was howling so loudly, the ship was being tossed back and forth, up and down, like some crazy teeter-totter in a children’s’ playground. Back and forth, up and down, the wind howling. “No,” I… Read More
Winners Announced for the 27th Danuta Gleed Literary Award
Jun 11, 2024
The Writers’ Union of Canada announced today that Lisa Alward is the recipient of the $10,000 prize for the 27th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award, recognizing the best first collection of short fiction by a Canadian author published in 2023 in the English language. Of Lisa… Read More
Kailash Srinivasan’s “1984” Wins $2,500 prize — The Writers’ Union of Canada’s 31st Annual Short Prose Competition
Jun 11, 2024
The Writers' Union of Canada is pleased to announce that Kailash Srinivasan has won the $2,500 prize for its 31st annual Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers, for the best story under 2,500 words, with his piece “1984.” The Union will submit the winning story and the… Read More
Industry News – May 2024
May 17, 2024
The Latest on Writing and Publishing in Canada ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | FEDERAL BUDGET | GRAPHIC LITERATURE | INTERNATIONAL ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Canada’s AI Initiatives Given Failing Grade An April 2024 report published in online academic… Read More
Canadian Writing and Publishing Organizations Advocate for Artificial Intelligence Regulations in Ottawa
May 2, 2024
La version française suit In honour of World Book and Copyright Day, a coalition of ten writing, publishing, and creator organizations from across the country convened in Ottawa this week to meet with parliamentarians and government officials on the opportunities and… Read More
Short List Announced for the 2023 Danuta Gleed Literary Award
Apr 23, 2024
The Writers' Union of Canada is pleased to announce the short list of nominees for the 27th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award. The Award recognizes the best first collection of short fiction by a Canadian author published in 2023 in the English language. The Award… Read More
Federal Budget Represents a Net Loss for Cultural Workers
Apr 18, 2024
With the release of Budget 2024, the federal government has again failed to deliver on specific and longstanding promises to repair the market for books and writing in Canada. “We are dismayed at having our concerns ignored,” said Danny Ramadan, Chair of The Writers’ Union of… Read More
