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TWG announces Canada's largest literary prize for writers who are Christian
All shortlisted finalists in fiction and nonfiction book categories in The Word Guild Canadian Christian Writing Awards will contend for the Grace Irwin Award. A separate round of independent judging will determine the inaugural prizewinner, who will be announced on June 16, 2010 at a black-tie Awards Gala. Download news release here.
TWG announces exciting new contest category: blogs
To provide recognition to the many Canadian writers who are Christian who are posting their words online, The Word Guild has added a new category to its contest for published work. The Word Guild 2010 Writing Awards now offer a category for blogs (personal journals that are meant for public consumption). The new award operates similarly to the existing article category “Column/editorial/first person essay—series.” To enter the “Blog Post—series” category, submit printed copies of two commentaries on any topic that were posted consecutively online between January 1 and December 31, 2009. The maximum word count for the series of two entries is 2,000 words. This category is open to any genre of writing. For more information, download the news release or see the Contest Page.
Need a professional?The Word Guild's professional writers and editors have a variety of skills and expertise – dealing in a wide variety of topics. Some are experts at copyediting, some are Public Relations specialists, and others can help you polish your manuscript to diamond quality. All have been published and/or make their living as writers and editors. With this Professional Directory, you can find the individuals with the experience and skills most suited to your needs. Over 70 professionals from across Canada are listed. Download it free here.
2009/2010 Readers' Guide
Write! CanadaWrite! Canada 2010 is booked for June 17-19, 2010 in Guelph, Ont. with Dr. Joel Freeman. The Topic will be "Ignite the Creative Side of your Brain: On-the-edge Dribblings of an Author/Entrepreneur." See more at www.writecanada.org. Our 25th anniversary celebration and reunion was held June 18-20, 2009 at the Guelph Bible Conference Centre. The theme was "Celebrating God's Blessings: Past, Present and Future" and keynote speakers were Brian Stiller, Audrey Dorsch and Ray Wiseman. Read testimonials about how Write! Canada impacts people's lives.The Word Guild's 2010 writing contests1. The Word Guild Canadian Christian Writing Awards 2010The Word Guild Canadian Christian Writing Awards Contest for 2010 is now open. Entries for work published from January to September 2009 are due October 31st, 2009 during the first entry round. Entries for work published from October 1st, 2009 to December 31st, 2009 are due January 15th, 2010.
2. The Grace Irwin Award 2010
3. The Best New Canadian Christian Author Contest 2010The Best New Canadian Christian Author Award, a contest for first-time authors sponsored by Castle Quay Books Canada and The Word Guild from 2003 to 2009, has been suspended. See the Best New Author page for more details. The Word Guild is working on plans to introduce an innovative new contest in 2010 for unpublished authors who have written book-length manuscripts. 4.. The God Uses Ink Novice Contest 2010The God Uses Ink Novice Contest 2010 is now open. This contest is for unpublished writers, and entries must be received by March 15, 2010. Download Submission Guidelines and Entry Form here. Read the news release here. Go to contest page here.
Meet The Word Guild Near You!The Word Guild is busy all year round, working to connect, develop and promote Canadian writers and editors who are Christian. Come meet us at an event near you! Keep checking our Coming Events page to see more information and the latest listings. June 16, 2010: Mississauga, ON.The Awards Gala will take place, celebrating the best in Canadian Christian writing. At World Vision Canada headquarters, 1 World Drive, Mississauga, ON.
June 17-19, 2010: Guelph, ON.Write! Canada 2010 with Dr. Joel Freeman. Topic: "Ignite the Creative Side of Your Brain, On-the-Edge Dribblings of an Author/Entrepreneur." For more information see www.writecanada.org.
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A new $5,000 award has been established to honour the late author Grace Irwin. It will celebrate the best book published in 2009 by a Canadian author who writes from a Christian worldview. The Grace Irwin Award is Canada’s largest literary prize for writers who are Christian.
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