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WGA PRESENTS: THE CITY OF CALGARY W.O. MITCHELL BOOK PRIZE FINALISTS—READINGS, CELEBRATION AND COMPLIMENTARY TAPAS FROM AIDA'S BISTRO: WGA PRESENTS: THE CITY OF CALGARY W.O. MITCHELL BOOK PRIZE FINALISTS—READINGS, CELEBRATION AND COMPL…
Ellen Kartz
Thursday, April 26th 7:00—9:00pm at Shelf Life Books at 1302 4 St SW, Calgary Seating: first-come, first-served Please RSVP via Facebook The City of Calgary and the Writers' Guild of Alberta are pleased to announce the shortlisted authors for The City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize, one of 13 awards presented as part of The Calgary Awards. The three finalists are Taylor Lambert for Darwin’s Moving (NeWest Press), Clem & Olivier Martini for The Unravelling (Freehand B… Read More
WGA Youth Presents: Sci-Fi City: An Evening of Networking with On Spec and Co.: WGA Youth Presents: Sci-Fi City: An Evening of Networking with On Spec and Co.
Ellen Kartz
Sci-Fi City: An Evening of Networking with On-Spec and Co. Monday, April 30 Location: The Almanac 10351 – 82 Avenue, Edmonton Time: 7-10pm Please RSVP via Facebook If you’re a young writer (18-30) interested in getting involved in Edmonton’s sci-fi community, look no further! The Writers’ Guild of Alberta and the Canadian Authors’ Association are thrilled to invite you to a networking event with prominent On-Spec Magazine editors and local authors! Come grab a drink and mingle with p… Read More
WGA WRITING WORKSHOP - PICTURE THIS: IMAGERY AND IDEAS IN POETRY WITH AUTHOR LAISHA ROSNAU: WGA WRITING WORKSHOP – PICTURE THIS: IMAGERY AND IDEAS IN POETRY WITH AUTHOR LAISHA ROSNAU
Ellen Kartz
WGA WRITING WORKSHOP PICTURE THIS: IMAGERY AND IDEAS IN POETRY WITH AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR LAISHA ROSNAU (& OPTIONAL WGA BRUNCH SOCIAL!) Saturday, May 5 from 11:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Rose & Crown Pub (top floor private room) at 1503 4 St SW, Calgary $35 WGA members | $50 non-members Advance registration required, capacity is limited. Please register using the form below. You are invited to arrive at the Rose & Crown Pub anytime at or after 10:30 a.m. to meet-up with fellow… Read More
Wine O’Clock: Wine & Poetry Pairings at Metrovino Fine Wines: Wine O’Clock: Wine & Poetry Pairings at Metrovino Fine Wines
Ellen Kartz
Wine O’Clock: Wine & Poetry Pairings at Metrovino Fine Wines Friday, May 4 | 6:00—8:00pm @ Metrovino—722 11 Ave SW Calgary Presented by the Writers’ Guild of Alberta and the Alexandra Writers Centre Society Please RSVP by Facebook HERE or email [email protected] Our legendary wine and literary pairings are back! Raise your glass to National Poetry Month and hear from five stellar poets whose work will each be paired with a wine that shares matching attributes—zany, eff… Read More
Five New Alberta Voices: Writers from the WGA Mentorship Program Read from their Work: Five New Alberta Voices: Writers from the WGA Mentorship Program Read from their Work
Ellen Kartz
Saturday, May 5 7:30 pm Tiramisu Restaurant, 10750 - 124 Street Edmonton FREE ADMISSION On Saturday, May 5, five emerging writers who have been participating in the WGA's annual Mentorship Program will read from their work. This is always a wonderful evening to meet new people, have a glass of wine, and most importantly, hear from some rising stars in Alberta's literary community. Please plan to join us! Readings from Kevin Holowack, Rachelle Pinnow, Janet Chotai, Lorna Carley,… Read More

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Strawberry Creek Retreat: May 9 - 13, 2018: Strawberry Creek Retreat: May 9 – 13, 2018
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May 9 – 13, 2018, Strawberry Creek Lodge Price: $600 (non-members must purchase a WGA membership) Only two spots left! Join your fellow writers this May at Strawberry Creek Lodge for our annual writing retreat. Our spring retreat is a self-directed writing retreat open to participants at any stage of their writing career. Strawberry Creek Lodge is a spacious log building on the edge of a tranquil valley, about a half hour’s drive west of Leduc. Retreat fee includes four nights’ accommodatio… Read More
WGA Annual Conference 2018: REFINING OUR NARRATIVES: WGA Annual Conference 2018: REFINING OUR NARRATIVES
Julie Robinson
Jump to: Prices | Cancellation Policy | Conference Schedule | Presenter Profiles| Accommodation| Registration Form Prices MEMBER PRICING June 1 - 3 Full Conference Pass $220 June 1 Friday workshop $35 June 1 Friday evening $25 June 2 OR 3 Saturday or Sunday only $110 NON-MEMBER PRICING June 1 - 3 Full Conference Pass $300 June 1 Friday workshop $50 June 1 Friday evening $25 June 2 OR 3 Saturday or Sunday only $150 STUDENT PRICING June 1 -… Read More
Call for WGA Board Members: Call for WGA Board Members
Ellen Kartz
The 2018/19 board of the WGA will be elected at the AGM in conjunction with the WGA Annual Conference 2018: Refining Our Narratives on Sunday, June 3, 2017, 11:15 am - 12:30 pm, at Memorial Park Library, 2nd Floor Performance Space in Calgary. There will be at least two openings, including President, Vice President, Secretary, Member at Large, and Youth Member at Large. Written nominations for the Board of Directors may be made in advance of the AGM, signed by the candidate and two members of t… Read More

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The Writers' Guild of Alberta is a provincial arts service organization that represents both professional and emerging writers in Alberta. We envision an Alberta where past, present, and future contributions of writers are supported, acknowledged, and valued. Our mission is to inspire, connect, support, encourage and promote writers and writing, to safeguard the freedom to write and to read, and to advocate for the well-being of writers.

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