The WGA offices will be closed on Friday, September 30th in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. Th… Read More
When: Thursday, October 6th. 7PMWhere: Arcadia Brewing Co. 10712 120 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 0W7Why: Because summer's over!Who: Representatives from Litfest, STARFest, EPL, YegWrites, Freehand Books, Audreys Books, Stroll of Poets, and U of A Writer-in-Residence program.This is a FREE event. Bring your day planner and find out about all the literary and bookish events and programs coming up in and around Edmonton this year. Festivals, book launches, workshops, webinars, conferences, and… Read More
Writing for Children at the Little Red Reading House
Saturday October 15th, 1:30 PM to 4:00 PMLittle Red Reading House 922 8 Ave SE, Calgary Fee: $30 for WGA Members | $45 for Non-Members. In-Person Only. Please register by Wednesday October 12th using the form below.Join Shenaaz Nanji and Janet Gurtler, with host Dorothy Bentley, for an afternoon immersed in children's Literature. Readings and interactive discussions on writing for children will be held for the first half of the afternoon, followed by immersi… Read More
Calgary Write In Nicholls Family Library, CalgaryProgram Room, Level 2 Tuesday, October 4, 20221:00 – 3:00 p.m. Free for Members and Non-MembersRegistration not required. Need some accountability or motivation to jump-start your writing project? Join fellow writers for an informal, bring-your-work and write session. The Nicholls Family Library is wheelchair accessible from the street, as is the Program Room on level 2. There is free parking for library patrons in the adja… Read More
The Writers' Guild of Alberta is pleased to partner with the Wood Buffalo Regional Library (WBRL) as they return to in-person programming for writers in the Wood Buffalo Region. Alisa Caswell will facilitate the Write Nights which are casual writing and discussion sessions suitable for adult writers of all levels. They will be held once a month and they are free. Session Dates: October 20: 6-8PMNovember 17: 6-8PMDecember 15: 6-8PM Location: Second Floor Moberly A Room Pre-regi… Read More
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is looking for an individual with strong programming, communication and administrative skills for the part-time position of Program Coordinator for the Southern Alberta WGA Office.
This individual will be responsible for the coordination, implementation and delivery of approved WGA events, services, and programs, along with outreach and partnership work as required. This position will assist in the development of additional programs and services to meet the needs o… Read More
The Mentorship Program is an initiative of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta designed to help promising emerging writers make the transition to the next stage of their careers. The program will take place from January through April 2023. We will accept up to seven apprentices to work with mentors this year, including one pairing for the Mary Bell Mentorship Scholarship, which will be awarded to an emerging woman writer 50 years of age or older. The program is intended to meet the need… Read More
WGA Write Nights are back at the Edmonton Public Library, starting October 11, 2022. A weekly excuse to get out of the house and get some writing done, if you need a little inspiration. Learn more about library programs, the Writers' Guild of Alberta, meet other writers, or just find a quiet space to write by yourself. Each week we will alternate between the Highlands and Strathcona branches for free, drop-in writing time. Tuesday, October 11th. 7PM: Highlands EPLTuesday, October 18th.… Read More
Deadline: October 28 The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is calling all avid readers, writers, teachers, students, or people who just straight up love literature to join our awards jury this season. This is an opportunity to be “in the room” when the 2023 finalists and winners are chosen. Every year the WGA presents awards in ten categories, plus the city book prizes, and we could not do this without the hard work and deliberation of our juries. You would make a great juror if you: Are fair… 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.
