THE WRITERS' UNION OF CANADA LAUNCHES 25th ANNUAL SHORT PROSE COMPETITION FOR EMERGING WRITERS
Dec 5, 2017
The Writers' Union of Canada (TWUC) is pleased to launch its 25th Annual Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers, which invites Canadian writers to submit a piece of fiction or nonfiction of up to 2,500 words in the English language that has not previously been published in… Read More
JURY ANNOUNCED and CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS ISSUED FOR THE 21st ANNUAL DANUTA GLEED LITERARY AWARD
Nov 14, 2017
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 21st year. This year’s… Read More
Copyright Uncertainty Continues for Students and Teachers
Aug 3, 2017
York University to Appeal Unequivocal Ruling on Its Copying Practices August 3, 2017 – The Writers' Union of Canada (TWUC) is committed to working with educators and students toward a respectful new agreement on educational copying, despite York University’s recent announcement… Read More
Federal Court Finds in Favour of Writers’ Rights
Jul 13, 2017
Access Copyright Wins Against York University and Widely Used Copying Guidelines July 13, 2017 — The Writers' Union of Canada (TWUC) is very pleased with the Federal Court decision released on July 12 in the matter of Access Copyright v. York University. The court’s decision… Read More
Barbara Black's "His Invertebrate Existence" Wins $2,500 Cash Prize – 24th Annual Short Prose Competition
Jun 7, 2017
The Writers' Union of Canada is pleased to announce that Barbara Black has won the $2,500 cash prize for its 24th annual Short Prose Competition for Emerging Writers, for the best story under 2,500 words, with her piece “His Invertebrate Existence.” In addition, the Union will… Read More
Winners Announced for the 20th Danuta Gleed Literary Award
Jun 3, 2017
VANCOUVER — The Writers’ Union of Canada announced this evening that Kris Bertin is the recipient of the $10,000 first prize in the 20th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award, recognizing the best first collection of short fiction by a Canadian author published in 2016 in the… Read More
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
