Apology from The Writers' Union of Canada
May 10, 2017
The Writers' Union of Canada deeply regrets the pain and offence caused by an opinion article in our member publication, Write magazine. The Writer’s Prompt piece offended and hurt readers, contributors to the magazine and members of the editorial board. We apologize… Read More
SHORT LIST ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2016 DANUTA GLEED LITERARY AWARD
May 2, 2017
The Writers' Union of Canada is pleased to announce the short list of nominees for the twentieth annual DANUTA GLEED LITERARY AWARD. The Award recognizes the best first collection of short fiction by a Canadian author published in 2016 in the English language. The Award… Read More
Author Deborah Campbell Wins Freedom to Read Award
Feb 27, 2017
Author Deborah Campbell Wins Freedom to Read Award- author of A Disappearance in Damascus honoured by The Writers’ Union of Canada - Toronto – February 27, 2017 – The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) is proud to announce that Deborah Campbell, journalist and author, is the… Read More
A GROWING LIST OF NEARLY 1,100 ARTISTS AND CREATORS URGE THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA TO PUT CREATORS AT THE HEART OF CULTURAL POLICY
Nov 29, 2016
Nearly 1,100 Canadian musicians, authors, songwriters, composers, music producers, poets, playwrights, film composers, actors, directors, and other members of the creative class have signed a joint letter addressed to the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage,… Read More
Danuta Gleed Call for Submissions
Nov 17, 2016
JURY ANNOUNCED and CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ISSUED FOR THE 20TH ANNUAL DANUTA GLEED LITERARY AWARD 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… Read More
DEEPAM WADDS’ “TENDER FRUIT” WINS $2,500 CASH PRIZE – THE WRITERS’ UNION OF CANADA’S 23RD ANNUAL SHORT PROSE COMPETITION
Jun 20, 2016
The Writers' Union of Canada is pleased to announce that Deepam Wadds has won the $2,500 cash prize for its 23rd annual Short Prose Competition for Developing Writers, for the best story under 2,500 words, with her piece “Tender Fruit.” In addition, the Union will submit the… Read More
WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2015 DANUTA GLEED LITERARY AWARD
Jun 19, 2016
The Writers’ Union of Canada announced this evening that Heather O’Neill is the recipient of the $10,000 first prize in the 19th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award, recognizing the best first collection of short fiction by a Canadian author published in 2015 in the English… Read More
The Writers' Union of Canada Launches #WhyWritersMatter Campaign
Jun 2, 2016
In conjunction with the inaugural Canadian Writers’ Summit taking place June 15-19, 2016 at Harbourfront in Toronto, The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) is launching its #WhyWritersMatter Campaign. Canadian writers play an essential and pivotal role in every aspect of our… Read More
Inaugural Canadian Writers’ Summit Unites 14 National Writing Organizations
May 16, 2016
Fourteen Canadian writing and reading organizations have joined forces to present the inaugural Canadian Writers’ Summit (#CWS2016), a four-day super-conference for writers and publishing industry professionals. The largest national gathering of its kind, #CWS2016 presents a… Read More
SHORT LIST ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2015 DANUTA GLEED LITERARY AWARD
May 10, 2016
The Writers' Union of Canada is pleased to announce the short list of nominees for the nineteenth annual DANUTA GLEED LITERARY AWARD. The Award recognizes the best first collection of short fiction by a Canadian author published in 2015 in the English language. The Award… Read More
