Writers' Guild of Alberta

Jump to: Details and Prices  | Cancellation Policy | Conference Schedule | Accommodations and Parking | Registration  |  Our Thanks The Event Our 2019 writers’ conference, Writing Across Worlds, will be held June 7 – 9 at the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel. Themes will explore literary works that cross forms, genres, and cultures, as well as how storytelling is crossing into new realms—from the digital sphere to the sleeves of our coffee cups—and into the psychological space of our daily routines.… Read More

We are seeking volunteers for half-day shifts for the registration table or book table at the Writing Across Worlds Conference June 8 and 9, and for shorter shifts at our Alberta Literary Awards Gala June 8. Your volunteer work will be a great help in making the events run smoothly and we are grateful for all of you who are willing to lend a hand. Please view the shift schedule to sign up and for more information on each shift. Volunteers may recei… Read More

Saturday, June 8, 2019 ​Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel, Edmonton10155 105 St. An important event in our conference weekend is the Alberta Literary Awards Gala. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the work of Alberta authors, support each other in the literary community, visit with friends, and meet new people. We invite you to join us for an evening honouring Alberta's literary community! Awards will be presented in nine categories that include fiction, nonfiction, drama, poetry, an… Read More

We are happy to announce that WordsWorth 2019: Legends of Note is now open for registration. Visit the registration form to secure your spot today. Here are this year's dates and prices: Week 1 (ages 11 - 14): July 14 – 19, 2019, $550 Week 2 (ages 15 - 19):July 21 – 26, 2019, $550 Week 3 (ages 14 - 19): July 28 – August 2, 2019, $550 Two-Week Option (ages 14 - 19):July 21 – August 2, 2019, $1035 T-shirt: $20 Anthology: $10 (Please note if you are signing… Read More

The WGA is happy to share On Site Placement’s (OSP) Diversity Awareness and Skill Building Youth Program. The Diversity Awareness and Skill Building Youth Program (DASB) is designed to engage youth (ages 16 – 30) in self-directed volunteer programs or projects that promote inclusion initiatives in their school, workplace or community. OSP is currently recruiting youth who have a passion for promoting diversity and inclusion for all and youth who are interested in expanding their… Read More