THE DANUTA GLEED LITERARY AWARD
Getting published
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
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.
2:00 pm ET
11:00 am PT
Construction of a Story Arc
In Conversation with Past Danuta Gleed Award Winner and Finalists.
Member Announcement
PEN Canada
With three weeks left, the 2024 New Voices Award invites unpublished, emerging writers (age 17 and over) to submit short stories, creative non-fiction, journalism and poetry. The winner will receive $3,000 CAD and mentorship from an esteemed Canadian author. The shortlist will be judged by a…