Deadline: August 10 The 2020/21 board of the WGA will be elected at the Virtual AGM in September. There will be at least one opening for Vice-President. As well, three members have put their names forward for re-election for the positions of President, Youth Member at Large, and Member at Large.Nominations are welcome from members from across the province with a view to creating a Board with a diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives, including diversity with respect to race, g… Read More
Thanks to the generosity of the Rozsa Foundation, we have received funding to host a series of online readings and author interviews. So, we're thrilled to launch the WGA Online Reading series for WGA members who had their events cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, or any has a 2020 book release looking for an opportunity to present their work. All events will stream through our YouTube channel. Subscribe to receive notifications! Upcoming Events Bob Stallworthy: Impact StatementT… Read More
Amber-Webb Bowerman Memorial Foundation Online Fundraiser
Like so many other gatherings, the 11th annual SugarBowl is cancelled for this August due to COVID-19 precautions. The decision to shut down SugarBowl 2020 does not mean, however, that fun and charity are on hold. Indeed, the world needs more of both those things in bigger, more meaningful doses. And who better than Calgary's large-hearted recreational lawn-bowling community to dole them out? (Don't answer that.) The Amber-Webb Bowerman Foundation wants to channel your thwa… Read More
Call for Submissions: The Curve Community Art Installation
Until September 28, 2020Open to Peace Country residentsDeadline to submit: August 17 Attention all Peace Country residents! You can contribute your creative responses to the COVID-19 global health crisis in this special art exhibition, The Curve.The WGA is partnering with the Art Gallery of Grande Prairie (AGGP) to present The Curve, a multi-disciplinary community art installation exhibited through the summer of 2020 at the AGGP. It will honour those in the Peace Region who pas… Read More
For a limited time, our past webinars are available free to members, $20 for non-members. A full list of past webinars are available at: https://writersguild.ca/resources/webinars-and-online-workshops/. Choose from a wide selection of topics like writing thrillers, how to publicize your book, research and nonfiction, and tips for online readings!… Read More
The WGA is thrilled to announce the winners of our 2020 Pandemic Postcards Contest! We invited Alberta authors to share 250 word stories of what inspires their writing during this pandemic, and what they might write on a postcard from home. The winners will receive the following prizes as well as publication in an upcoming electronic chapbook. Congratulations to all of the winners! First Prize: $500 - "Full Tank" by Rachelle Pinnow (Calgary) Jury Comments: "This story wonderf… Read More
The WGA is a proud promotional partner for a new chapbook project showcasing emerging Edmonton LGBTQ+ poets! Armistice is committed to publishing diverse voices and experiences. The Armistice Press chapbook project is run by WGA Communications and Partnerships Coordinator Ellen Kartz. Submission Call: Armistice Press is seeking poetry from emerging Edmonton LGBTQ+ writers for a new chapbook series. Emerging is defined as those not yet published in full book-length form. While indiv… Read More
Please see the statement from The Writers’ Union of Canada, condemning racism. Recent events have been a stark reminder of the inequality and injustice that exists against the Black community in our society. These tragedies have led many of us to reflect on how we can be more informed active contributors toward positive change in our communities. We may not have all the answers, but we believe this change begins with listening and facilitating dialogue to ensure diverse voices are amp… 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.
