Statement on Salman Rushdie
Aug 17, 2022
The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) joins with authors around the world in shock and outrage at the attempted murder of author Salman Rushdie. TWUC is following Mr. Rushdie’s recovery closely, and we are heartened by the recent news of his progress despite devastating injuries.… Read More
Writers Around the World Support Legal Action Against Internet Archive
Aug 15, 2022
The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) has joined a US Authors Guild amicus brief filing in United States District Court, supporting the lawsuit of four prominent US publishers against the Internet Archive’s (IA) “controlled digital lending” scheme. TWUC has donated funds in… Read More
Who gets published in Canada?
Jun 7, 2022
A new author census continues the conversation on diversity in the publishing industry. Representation, recognition, identity all factor in literary careers. The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) has released Diversity in Canadian Writing: A 2020-2021 Snapshot, a report… Read More
Winners Announced for the 25th Danuta Gleed Literary Award
Jun 1, 2022
The Writers’ Union of Canada announced today that Arnolda Dufour Bowes is the recipient of the $10,000 first prize in the 25th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award, recognizing the best first collection of short fiction by a Canadian author published in 2021 in the English… Read More
Christina Brobby's "Moon in Fragments" Wins $2,500 Cash Prize in Short Prose Competition
Jun 1, 2022
The Writers' Union of Canada is pleased to announce that Christina Brobby has won the $2,500 cash prize for its 29th annual Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers, for the best story under 2,500 words, with her piece “Moon in Fragments.” In addition,… Read More
Short List Announced for the 2021 Danuta Gleed Literary Award
Apr 27, 2022
The Writers' Union of Canada is pleased to announce the short list of nominees for the 25th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award. The Award recognizes the best first collection of short fiction by a Canadian author published in 2021 in the English language. The Award consists of… Read More
Federal Budget Promises Long-Awaited Copyright Repair
Apr 8, 2022
The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) congratulates Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland, and the federal government on delivering a progressive budget that recognizes the unique recovery and sustainability needs of the arts and culture sector in Canada. TWUC’s pre-budget… Read More
Bookseller & Event Coordinator Anjula Gogia Wins Freedom to Read Award
Feb 17, 2022
The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) is pleased to announce that Toronto bookseller, community builder, and event coordinator Anjula Gogia is the recipient of the 2022 Freedom to Read Award. The award is presented annually by TWUC in recognition of work that is passionately… Read More
Writers Denounce Arrest of Journalists
Nov 25, 2021
The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) is pleased at the news that journalists Amber Bracken and Michael Toledano have been released from custody in British Columbia. TWUC joins with other organizations in expressing grave concern over their initial arrests and the ongoing contempt… Read More
Jury Announced and Call for Submissions Issued for the 25th Annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award
Nov 1, 2021
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 25th year. This… Read More
