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The Danuta Gleed Literary Award, Canada’s pre-eminent award for the best first Canadian collection of short fiction in the English language, is celebrating its 28th year. Deadline: January 31, 2025.
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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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The Union’s readings programs are an investment in present and future Canadian voices and their Canadian publishers.
HOW TWUC SUPPORTS OUR MEMBERS
- Powerful advocacy in support of writers’ rights
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Upcoming Webinars
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.
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We’ll learn about hacks and apps that authors use to stay efficient, up to date, connected, and sell more books.
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Nov. 1 2024
Jillian Grant Shoichet
Jillian Grant Shoichet's short story "Good Reason", which won 1st place in the 2024 Writer's Digest Annual Writing Competition's genre category, can be read on the Writer's Digest website,…
