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
The Writers' Union of Canada Votes to Consider Self-Publishing as a Professional Credit
Jun 3, 2013
The Writers' Union of Canada Votes to Consider Self-Publishing as a Professional Credit Referendum on Membership Criteria to be Held Ottawa, June 1, 2013 – In a unanimous vote, members of The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) attending their 40th Anniversary annual general… Read More
19 YEAR OLD WINS THE WRITERS’ UNION OF CANADA’S 20TH ANNUAL SHORT PROSE COMPETITION
May 21, 2013
19-YEAR-OLD CHLOE HOGAN-WEIHMANN’S “NIGHT CAFÉ” WINS $2,500 CASH PRIZE – WRITERS’ UNION OF CANADA’S 20TH ANNUAL SHORT PROSE COMPETITION Toronto, May 21, 2013 - The Writers' Union of Canada is pleased to announce that Chloe Hogan-Weihmann has won the $2,500 cash prize for its… Read More
Short List Announced for the 2012 Danuta Gleed Literary Award
May 14, 2013
Toronto, May 13, 2013 – The Writers' Union of Canada is pleased to announce the short list of nominees for the sixteenth annual DANUTA GLEED LITERARY AWARD. The Award recognizes the best first English-language collection of short fiction by a Canadian author published in 2012.… Read More
Chilling “Code of Conduct” at Library and Archives Canada
Mar 20, 2013
Chilling “Code of Conduct” at Library and Archives Canada Canada’s Authors Stand WithFederal Library Workers For immediate release Toronto, March 20, 2013 – The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) joins several other organizations, including the Canadian Association of… Read More
Canada’s Writers Honour Children’s Book Publisher, Patsy Aldana
Feb 15, 2013
Canada’s Writers Honour Children’s Book Publisher, Patsy Aldana Freedom to Read Award Given for Courageous Publishing For immediate release Toronto, February 15, 2013 – The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) recognizes the courageous work of children’s book publisher, Patsy… Read More
Canadian Writers and Readers Lose Important Arts Coverage
Jan 29, 2013
The Writers’ Union of Canada regrets the recent loss of books coverage in The Globe and Mail For immediate release Toronto, January 29, 2013 – The recent news that books coverage in The Globe and Mail will be further reduced has left The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) wondering… Read More
