THE DANUTA GLEED LITERARY AWARD
The Union is thrilled to announce the short list of nominees for the 27th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award, in recognition of the best first collection of short fiction by a Canadian author.
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Getting published
Finished your first manuscript? Part way through a promising work-in-progress? Have a great idea for a story? Getting published can be a challenge, but TWUC is here to help. Read our free Getting Published FAQs to understand your next steps.
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Hybrid Author
The Union supports a diverse tapestry of Canadian writers, ensuring the rights and protecting the interests of both traditionally and self-published authors.
HOW TWUC SUPPORTS OUR MEMBERS
- Powerful advocacy in support of writers’ rights
- Connection with a community of professional writers across the country
- Increased income opportunities through public and school readings programs
- Free professional development resources and how-to guides
- Be paid to mentor, or be mentored by, another writer through the Union's Mentorship Microgrants
- Access to dedicated staff for contract advice and grievance assistance
Upcoming Webinars
Member Announcement
Mar. 30 2024
Tim Covell, Tim R Covell
Nova Scotia writer Tim Covell will read from his 2021 romance novel Ocean's Lure, and his forthcoming romance novel Cover Charm, and discuss some of the inspirations for incidents in the novels. This reading is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and The Writers' Union of Canada. The…
