Today the Dog Writers Association of America announced that sponsors have added 11 new special awards to this year’s writing contest – an additional $7,900 in cash prizes that brings the overall prize tally to $14,000. The DWAA Annual Writing Contest opens July 10 and closes Sept. 8, 2017. Winners will be announced in early December and can accept their … Read More
Member Ted Slupik’s book “Sophie…best friends are forever” benefits senior dogs
Congratulations to member Ted Slupik on the publication of his book “Sophie…best friends are forever.” It’s the story of Sophie, a rough coated Collie who was a certified therapy dog for over 12 years. The nonfiction book starts with the bonds forged between Slupik and his beloved dog on Sept. 11, 2001. “Sophie” has garnered positive reviews in publications like … Read More
Member Ted Slupik’s book “Sophie…best friends are forever” benefits senior dogs
Congratulations to member Ted Slupik on the publication of his book “Sophie…best friends are forever.” It’s the story of Sophie, a rough coated Collie who was a certified therapy dog for over 12 years. The nonfiction book starts with the bonds forged between Slupik and his beloved dog on Sept. 11, 2001. “Sophie” has garnered positive reviews in publications like … Read More
Musings of a DWAA Member: Writing the Good Fight
When someone asks me what I write about, I typically respond that I am a “dog writer,” meaning that most of what I write is centered on canines. But if you think about it, “dog writing” encompasses a subject with a scope that is wide and diverse, one that includes works of nonfiction: reference books, books about obedience training, breeding, … Read More
National Dog Week and Will Judy
William Lewis Judy was instrumental in establishing the DWAA, an organization that paved the way for those who made a living writing about man’s best friend. The DWAA gave the profession of dog-writing the respect it deserved. He also published Dog World Magazine for four incredible decades and established the venerable National Dog Week Movement. A consummate dog-enthusiast and expert, … Read More