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@writerstrust.bsky.socialOur sponsor RBC is supporting arts charities organizations like Writers’ Trust of Canada and strengthening communities across Canada. For two decades, alongside WT, they've championed emerging writers through the RBC #BronwenWallace Award. Learn more: youtu.be/NdWR9SH7qhE?...
@writerstrust.bsky.socialDid you know there’s still time to apply for the DC Reid Poets’ Grant? Canadian poets of modest means are encouraged to apply for this $5K grant in support of their writing. The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 13. Find details at writerstrust.com/DCReid
@writerstrust.bsky.socialCongratulations to Canadian author Anne Carson, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for "her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature,". nobelprize.org/prizes/literature/2026/carson/interview #NobelPrize2026
@nobelprize.orgReposted by @writerstrust.bsky.socialBREAKING NEWS
The 2026 #NobelPrize in Literature is awarded to the Canadian author Anne Carson, “for her bold and inventive oeuvre that, in playful dialogue with the classical tradition, has created new forms for contemporary literature.”
@writerstrust.bsky.socialThe $25,000 prize is supported by Nancy Flight, one of Canada’s most respected and influential nonfiction editors, as part of a multiyear commitment to supporting Canadian literature through Writers’ Trust. Winner announced Nov 10 at the #WTAwards! writerstrust.com/NancyFlight
@writerstrust.bsky.socialAnnouncing finalists for the inaugural #NancyFlight Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction Editing — congratulations to katherena vermette, George Galt & Rachel Rose. Shortlisted authors are recognized for their outstanding editorial contributions to a book of literary nonfiction.
@writerstrust.bsky.socialRewarding outstanding editorial expertise in Canadian nonfiction books 🏅 Inaugural #NancyFlight Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction Editing jurors Rachel Giese, Craig Pyette & Rachel Taylor selected 2026 finalists. Shortlist announced tomorrow! writerstrust.com/NancyFlight WT50
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@writerstrust.bsky.socialThe final installment of the #WT50 national author series, Conversations in Trust, is right around the corner. 🍁 Writers' Trust will host francesca ekwuyasi, Michael Crummey, and Naben Ruthnum at this FREE Halifax event on October 22. Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/conversati...
@obpoofficial.bsky.socialReposted by @writerstrust.bsky.socialCongratulations to OBPO members @coachhousebooks.bsky.social and @houseofanansi.bsky.social on having their books named as finalists for the Atwood Gibson @writerstrust.bsky.social Fiction Prize! Stay tuned for the Writers' Trust Awards on November 10, 2026 to see who will take the prize!
@writerstrust.bsky.socialCongratulations to the 2026 #BalsilliePrize for Public Policy finalists:
◢ @dennismolinaro.bsky.social
◢ @moirawelsh.bsky.social
◢ @rickwesthead.bsky.social
◢ Jesse Winter
◢ @superwuster.bsky.social
$70K winner announced Nov 24 at a live event in Toronto writerstrust.com/BalsilliePrize
@writerstrust.bsky.socialThoughtful debate happens when all sides are well-read 📚 Jurors @raymondbblake.bsky.social, Samantha Nutt, and Scott Young selected this year’s #BalsilliePrize finalists from 36 titles representing 24 publishing imprints. Shortlist announced tomorrow — stay tuned! Writerstrust.com/BalsilliePrize
@coachhousebooks.bsky.socialReposted by @writerstrust.bsky.socialPlease join us in congratulating Lisa Robertson, a finalist for the 2026 Atwood Gibson Writers' Trust Fiction Prize for RIVERWORK!
@tianareid.bsky.socialReposted by @writerstrust.bsky.socialstill !!! tbh
@hystericalblkns.bsky.socialReposted by @writerstrust.bsky.socialCongratulations @tianareid.bsky.social !!!
@mishasolomon.bsky.socialReposted by @writerstrust.bsky.socialThrilled grateful honoured
@writerstrust.bsky.socialThe $70,000 prize winner will be announced Nov 10 at the #WTAwards. Learn more about this year’s finalists and the #AtwoodGibson Prize at writerstrust.com/AtwoodGibson
@writerstrust.bsky.social◢ @zakjones.ca — Fancy Gap (Hamish Hamilton Canada) ◢ Téa Mutonji — My Person (Random House Canada) ◢ Lisa Robertson—Riverwork (@coachhousebooks.bsky.social) ◢ Blair Palmer Yoxall — Treat Them as Buffalo (HarperAvenue) ◢ Ashraf Zaghal — Seven Heavens Away (@houseofanansi.bsky.social)
@writerstrust.bsky.socialAnnouncing finalists for the 2026 #AtwoodGibson Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize — congratulations to Zak Jones, Téa Mutonji, Lisa Robertson, Blair Palmer Yoxall, and Ashraf Zaghal. $70K winner announced Nov 10 at the #WTAwards
@writerstrust.bsky.socialAwarding the best Canadian novels & short stories 🏅 Meet the 2026 #AtwoodGibson Prize jury:
◢ David Chariandy
◢ Conor Kerr
◢ Kathleen Winter
Finalists will be announced Wednesday! For award details visit: writerstrust.com/AtwoodGibson
