The Writers' Guild of Alberta is excited to announce the finalists for the 2021 Alberta Literary Awards and Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize and for The 2020 City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize. Each year, the Alberta Literary Awards, the City of Edmonton and The City of Calgary recognize and celebrate the highest standards of literary excellence from Alberta authors. The WGA would like to send our congratulations to those whose work is among this year's finalists! We lo… Read More
Alberta Literary Awards - Virtual Readings with the Finalists
Wednesday & Thursday, April 21 & 22, 7-8 pm Meet the Authors. Alberta Literary Awards finalists readings. April 21 and 22. 7-8pm over Zoom. Join the WGA as we feature the finalists for the 2021 Alberta Literary Awards with intimate readings set over two days. Virtual Reading with the Finalists Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 7 PM UTC-06 – 8 PM UTC-06Online: youtu.be Virtual readings with finalists for the Alberta Literary Awards and the Robert Kroetsch City of… Read More
Youth Connect Sessions are designed to bridge our youth camps and programs with our mainstream programming. There are two Youth Connect sessions available during the main WGA 2021 Conference. They are “Creative Writing 101” on Saturday May 29th, at 1:30 PM (MT); and “Publishing 101” on Sunday May 30th, at 2:30 PM (MT). They are provided in partnership with the WGA Youth Committee, and they are free of charge. Registration for these sessions is separate, available HERE. Youth Connect: Cr… Read More
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Writers’ Guild of Alberta – 40 Years – Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society
2021 Conference
Re/Orientation
The 2021 Writers’ Guild of Alberta virtual conference, held in partnership with the Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society, is a unique opportunity to learn and connect on your writer’s journey.
Pre-Conference Blue Pencil Sessions, Starting May 21stMain Conference: May 28th… Read More
WGA Webinar - Publishing From a Printer's Perspective
Publishing from a Printer's Perspective w/ Donovan BergmanThis webinar is now available in a recorded format (the webinar took place originally live on April 10, 2021).Members: $25Non-members: $35Students: $10 So you've just finished writing your book...can it be printed? Not so fast... there are a few steps to look at between writing a book and getting it published. In this session we will talk through the three main methods seen on a regular basis (conventional publishing, self-publ… Read More
Waubgeshig Rice shares his process for imagining the plot, creating characters, and researching and developing the worlds they’ll inhabit. Tickets by donation, in support of the Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers Who Write. Date Fri., April 30, 1pm ET Department Fiction Insructor Waubgeshig Rice When it comes to writing a novel, the actual typing of words onto the page is just one part of the process. Before sitting down to write, a lot of res… Read More
The WGA is happy to announce that audio recordings of last year's Online Reading Series, sponsored by the Rozsa Foundation, are now available to listen to as podcast episodes. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts to be notified whenever a new episode is available through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud. New episodes from the 2020 Online Reading Series will be available every Monday and Thursday. Feb 8: Amy LeBlanc Feb 11: Doreen Vanderstoop F… Read More
We are getting close to the start of a new year and we would love to know what our members are publishing in 2021. If you have a book slated for publication in 2021 and would like to tell us about it, please do so via this form. All books by WGA members that are commercially available in 2021 are welcome, including self-published and ebook or audiobook exclusives. At the moment we are collecting upcoming releases for informational purposes, but we may pursue initiatives in the future to let rea… Read More
The Writers' Guild of Alberta is a provincial arts service organization that represents both professional and emerging writers in Alberta. We envision an Alberta with a thriving writing community that is diverse, valued, and celebrated. Our mission is to support and advocate for all writers and provide opportunities to grow and connect while enriching Alberta's culture and economy.
