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
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
