Canadian Authors Concerned About Mass Surveillance
Jan 16, 2014
Canadian Authors Concerned About Mass Surveillance International discussion of online spying unsettling to researchers and writers Following international discussion of online spying and mass surveillance, The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) recently polled its members about… Read More
Are Library Closings Damaging Canada’s Collective Memory?
Jan 9, 2014
Are Library Closings Damaging Canada’s Collective Memory?Canada’s authors deeply concerned about the loss of valuable research collections The Writers’ Union of Canada is watching with increasing alarm media reports about the closing of federally established research libraries.… Read More
THE WRITERS' UNION OF CANADA ANNOUNCES 21st ANNUAL SHORT PROSE COMPETITION FOR DEVELOPING WRITERS
Dec 12, 2013
THE WRITERS' UNION OF CANADA ANNOUNCES 21st ANNUAL SHORT PROSE COMPETITION FOR DEVELOPING WRITERS The Writers' Union of Canada is pleased to launch its 21st Annual Short Prose Competition for Developing Writers, which invites writers to submit a piece of fiction or non-fiction… Read More
The Universities of Toronto and Western Ontario Refuse to Pay for Copies
Dec 11, 2013
The Universities of Toronto and Western Ontario Refuse to Pay for Copies Vast Quantities of Canadian Writing Now Claimed For Free The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) is extremely disappointed at the termination of collective licensing negotiations between the University of… Read More
JURY ANNOUNCED and CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ISSUED FOR THE 17TH ANNUAL DANUTA GLEED LITERARY AWARD
Nov 21, 2013
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 17th year. This year’s… Read More
The Writers’ Union of Canada Supports Action to Protect the Value of Books
Nov 19, 2013
The Writers’ Union of Canada Supports Action to Protect the Value of Books – Quebec Writers, Publishers and Booksellers Demand Price Protections – NOVEMBER 19, 2013 - Members of The Writers’ Union of Canada’s sister organization, the Union des écrivaines et des écrivains… Read More
Alice Munro Wins the Nobel Prize for Literature
Oct 10, 2013
Alice Munro Wins the Nobel Prize for Literature – Writers’ Union founding member to receive her award in December – October 10, 2013 - The Writers’ Union of Canada is thrilled at the news today of Alice Munro being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. “We are so proud of… Read More
Canada’s Historical Information for Sale?
Jun 18, 2013
For Immediate Release Canada’s Historical Information for Sale? – Library and Archives Canada digitization deal needs clarification – Toronto, June 18, 2013 – The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) is calling on both Library and Archives Canada (LAC) and the not-for-profit… Read More
Canada’s Writers Lose Another Potential Market for Books
Jun 11, 2013
Canada’s Writers Lose Another Potential Market for Books– McArthur & Co. closure leaves many questions unanswered – Toronto, June 11, 2013 – The Writers Union of Canada is extremely concerned for the authors whose work and rights were placed with McArthur & Company. Kim… Read More
Winners Announced for the 2012 Danuta Gleed Literary Award
Jun 11, 2013
WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2012 DANUTA GLEED LITERARY AWARD Toronto, June 11, 2013 – The Writers’ Union of Canada announced today that Rebecca Lee is the recipient of the $10,000 first prize in the 16th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award, recognizing the best first… Read More
