Canada’s Writers Saddened at Douglas & McIntyre Announcement
Oct 23, 2012
For immediate release Canada’s Writers Saddened at Douglas & McIntyre Announcement – The Writers’ Union of Canada concerned for the future of independent publishing in Canada – Toronto, October 23, 2012 – It is with great sadness that The Writers’ Union of Canada notes that… Read More
TWUC responds to the Supreme Court ruling
Jul 13, 2012
Canada's writers promise to continue the "Fair Dealing" fight The Writers’ Union of Canada concerned for the future of the “creator class”. Schools boards and school administrators should not expect Canada’s writers to submit quietly to recent assaults on their right to fair… Read More
Writing for Children 2012 Winner
Jul 10, 2012
DON CUMMER’S “THE BURYING GROUNDS” WINS THE WRITERS' UNION OF CANADA'S 16TH ANNUAL WRITING FOR CHILDREN COMPETITION - $1,500 CASH PRIZE The Writers' Union of Canada is pleased to announce that Don Cummer is the winner of the 16th annual Writing for Children Competition, for his… Read More
WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2011 DANUTA GLEED LITERARY AWARD
Jun 7, 2012
WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2011 DANUTA GLEED LITERARY AWARD. The Writers’ Union of Canada announced today that Ian Williams is the recipient of the $10,000 first prize in the 15th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award, recognizing the best first English-language collection of… Read More
2012 Postcard Story Competition Winner
Jun 5, 2012
SHARRON BERTCHILDE WINS WRITERS' UNION OF CANADA'S POSTCARD STORY COMPETITION WITH “INDRA’S NET” - $750 CASH PRIZE The Writers' Union of Canada is pleased to announce that Sharron Bertchilde has won the 13th annual Postcard Story Competition, for the best story under 250 words,… Read More
TWUC opposes BC's Bill C-37 prohibiting the reporting of reportable animal disease
May 30, 2012
The Writers’ Union of Canada deplores government restrictions on communication of vital information – Vancouver meeting of Canada’s writers calls for removal of muzzling clause – Vancouver, May 30, 2012 – Buried within British Columbia’s proposed new Animal Health Act (Bill… Read More
Andreas Schroeder is presented with the Graeme Gibson Award for his contributions to Canadian writers
May 26, 2012
ANDREAS SCHROEDER RECEIVES THE GRAEME GIBSON AWARD Author Andreas Schroeder was presented with the Graeme Gibson Award by The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) at its Annual General Meeting on May 26, 2012. Established by the Union in 1991 for “varied and remarkable contributions… Read More
A Writer’s Bill of Rights for the Digital Age 2.0
May 25, 2012
Canadian Writers Declare Their Digital Rights The Writers’ Union of Canada, which represents nearly two thousand of the country’s book authors, today issued “A Writer’s Bill of Rights for the Digital Age 2.0.” The Bill has been endorsed by other writers’ organizations,… Read More
Short list announced for the 15th Annual Danuta Gleed Award for short fiction
May 22, 2012
May 9, 2012For Immediate Release SHORT LIST ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2011 DANUTA GLEED LITERARY AWARD The Writers' Union of Canada is pleased to announce the short list of nominees for the fifteenth annual DANUTA GLEED LITERARY AWARD. The Award recognizes the best first… Read More
Writing for Children Competition 2011 Winner
Jul 26, 2011
July 26, 2011 Press Release for Immediate Release LISA DALRYMPLE’S ‘‘SKINK ON THE BRINK’’ WINS THE WRITERS' UNION OF CANADA'S 15TH ANNUAL WRITING FOR CHILDREN COMPETITION - $1,500 CASH PRIZE The Writers' Union of Canada is pleased to announce that Lisa Dalrymple is the… Read More
