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Short List Announced

The Union is please to announce the short list of nominees for the 29th annual Danuta Gleed Literary Award.
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Emma Donoghue photo by Mark Raynes Roberts
Emma Donoghue
Novelist, Short Story Writer, Screenwriter (Photo: Mark Raynes Roberts)
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The Writers’ Union of Canada presents webinars on a range of craft and business topics for writers. All TWUC webinars are closed captioned. Learn more about accessibility at the Union. The following webinars are open to the public; members of the Union can find special member-exclusive webinars and recordings in the TWUC Member Portal.



9 Jun

2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT

Shaping a Story

In Conversation with Past Danuta Gleed Award Winner and Finalist

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Member Announcement

May. 3 2026
Toronto Book Launch - There's Always More To Say

Natalie Southworth

Join us at Verity Women's Club, in The Library, for the launch of Natalie Southworth's short story collection, "There’s Always More to Say."In conversation with Laura Rock Gaughan, author of "Motherish."There'll be readings, conversation, wine and cake!The event is free, but space is limited so…

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