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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.

23 Sep

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AI and Copyright with Access Copyright

As the development of Generative AI accelerates, the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the technology remain uncertain.

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Sep. 10 2026

Historical Novel Society 2026 Grand Prize Goes to Vancouverite Jenise Boland; a Bronze Medal to TWUC member Ellen Bielawski

Rian Connors

Maynooth, Ireland: Debut novelist Jenise Boland took home the Grand Prize from the Historical Novel Society's 2026 First Chapters Competition. TWUC member Ellen Bielawski placed third in the Adventure Category, earning a Bronze Medal. The competition had 640 entries from eight nations. The fifteen…