For Immediate Release: The Writers’ Guild of Alberta and Nhung Tran-Davies are pleased to announce the winners of the 2nd Annual Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers Who Write. First established in 2017 by Dr. Nhung Tran-Davies in partnership with Tlicho Dene author Richard Van Camp, the Kemosa Scholarship offers an opportunity for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers to obtain resources to help them complete the work on their writing – whether that be a novel, a… Read More
Webinar- Social Media for Writers: Just the Basics
Social Media for Writers: Just the Basics
Thursday, February 21st. 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Free for WGA Members (Please RSVP)
Led by WGA Staff
This webinar is for writers who are new to social media and want to know how to use it as an author platform and connect with other writers and writing opportunities online. We will cover the following platforms: Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Goodreads And address: How to create new accounts
How to post
What to post/What not to post… Read More
YYC - How to Negotiate Self-Censorship in Your Writing: Interview with Author Taylor Lambert
How to Negotiate Self-Censorship in Your Writing—Interview with Author Taylor Lambert
Thursday, February 28 | 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Rose & Crown Pub at 1503 4 St SW, Calgary | Top floor private room
Guests are invited to arrive anytime after 6:00 p.m. | Half-price bottle of wine night!
In acknowledgement of Freedom to Read Week, we hope you will join us for a conversation with local author Taylor Lambert about negotiating self-censorship (and external censorship) in our writing lives—particu… Read More
WordBridge Writing Conference
Saturday, February 9
10 AM – 4:00 PM
Main Branch, Lethbridge Public Library, Theatre Gallery
The WordBridge writer’s conference brings local authors together for a day of panels, keynote speeches, and networking. Sponsored by the Writer’s Guild of Alberta, EssentialEdits.ca, and the City of Lethbridge, this is your opportunity to participate in the vibrant writing community emerging in Lethbridge and area.
For more information, please visit our website, www.Wor… Read More
In late 2018 members of the WGA volunteered to be interviewed by students at the University of Alberta as part of a Community Services Learning project. We feel like these brief interviews will help give more than just a face to go with a name in our members list. We hope you enjoy learning more about your fellow Writers' Guild members.
Anamol Mani Paudel
Ann Campbell
Audrey Whitson
Autumn Reinhardt-Simpson
Beth Rich
Betty Jane Hegerat
Blaine Newton
Breanna Massey
Bre… Read More
We are holding our casino June 2 – 3, 2019 at the Starlight Casino (West Edmonton Mall) in Edmonton, and we’ll need volunteers to make it a success! Our casinos bring in approximately $80,000 over two years, which goes a long way in helping the WGA provide programs and services.
We are currently scheduling volunteers! WGA members are required for key positions, but others may be filled by anyone, so please share our call far and wide. We need at least five key positions filled by April 1, so ea… Read More
We are thrilled to partner with Edmonton Public Library and Capital City Press for a series of upcoming Monday Write Nights.
Beginning Feb 11, join us weekly for some writing inspiration! Learn more about library programs and the Writers’ Guild of Alberta, meet other writers, or just find a quiet space to write by yourself.
Drop-in and join us every Monday night at a different EPL branch. The full schedule of write night sessions are available on our website events calendar and through EPL'… Read More
Drink the Wild Air 2019 - Registration Deadline Extended!
Drink the Wild Air 2019
Date: March 8-10, 2019
Place: Kamp Kiwanis in Bragg Creek, Alberta.
Ages: The retreat is for young writers ages 12-19.
Cost: $208 (Price includes meals – Friday dinner to lunch on Sunday, overnight accommodations, classes and evening activities.)
We've extended the deadline to register! Registration Deadline Extended: February 28
REGISTER NOW!
A Message from Colin Matty
Dear Friends of WordsWorth,
The best of the season to one and all! This is Colin… 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 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.
