An online summer creative writing residency for youth aged 11-19 July 11 – 16 (ages 11-19), $250 (includes anthology)T-shirt: $25OnlineThere will be two camps, one for ages 11-14 and one for ages 15-19. From the creative minds that brought you WordsWorth and Drink the Wild Air, we are proud to present Circuit Tree, an online creative writing residency program for youth. Immerse yourself in a community of creatives as you learn from professional authors and playwrights in a wee… 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
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
Extra Cred: Planning the Novel (Kemosa Scholarship Fundraiser)
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
2021 ALBERTA LITERARY AWARDS & CITIES OF EDMONTON AND CALGARY BOOK PRIZE FINALISTS
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
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is excited for the finalists for the 2021 Alberta Literary Awards and the Cities of Edmonton and Calgary Book Prizes. 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. Details for the Virtual Readings with the Finalists and the Alberta Literary Awards Video Presentation are posted below. Details for the pres… Read More
Call for Authors and Hosts for a new Online Reading Series!
We are thrilled to re-launch the WGA Online Reading Series for WGA members who have a late 2020 or 2021 book release and are looking for an opportunity to present their work. All you need to take part is an internet connection and a device that can stream your video and voice. Each session will be a total of 45 minutes, consisting of a 15-minute reading and a 30-minute maximum author interview. Dates and times will be decided according to availability. Selected applicants will be compensated… Read More
Meet the Own Voices Alberta 2021 Protégés and Mentors
In partnership with the Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) and with the support from the Calgary Foundation, the Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society (AWCS) designed Own Voices Alberta to yield new literary works, explore the BIPOC experience, and initiate dialogue that celebrates our diversity and contributes to a deeper understanding of one another. The program offers mentorship, workshops, discussions, networking, public reading opportunities, industry events, and more. Own Voices Alberta runs… 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.
