The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Alberta Literary Awards, which were presented on May 23 during the Alberta Literary Awards Gala at the Chateau Lacombe. The Alberta Literary Awards were created by the Writers’ Guild of Alberta in 1982 to recognize excellence in writing by Alberta authors. […]
In January 2015, the Writers’ Guild began support and coordination of the 2014/2015 Mentorship Program. This program has been offered every year since 2012 with the generous support of The Canada Council. This year saw five apprentices from various parts of the province paired with mentors; the goal of the program has been to see each […]
The Writers Guild of Alberta is seeking applications by culturally diverse writers for its 2015 Borderlines Writers Circle. The Borderlines Writers Circle exists to provide individual authors who may face cultural, linguistic, and other barriers to participating in Edmonton’s writing community, with opportunities to be introduced to the Canadian literary scene. Selected candidates will […]
Notice of AGM Saturday, May 23, 2015 12:45 pm – 2:15 pm Chateau Lacombe Hotel 10111 Bellamy Hill Rd Edmonton, Alberta Salon B The AGM is free and open to all WGA members in good standing. A complimentary lunch is provided. To confirm your attendance: Let us know by May 18th that you plan to […]
Join the Writers’ Guild of Alberta, Get Publishing Communications Society, and the Editors’ Association of Canada Prairie Provinces Branch for our line-up of Pre-Conference Workshops at this year’s Words in 3 Dimensions Conference. Morning Workshops Friday, May 22, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mucking About: Exploring Avenues of Creative Expression with Margaret Macpherson Stoke your creativity with […]
Saturday, May 9, 7:30 PM, LOFT 112, #112, 535-8 Ave, SE, Calgary To celebrate the completion of the 2015 WGA Mentorship Program, we look forward to readings by five new Alberta voices at this public event. All of the apprentices will be introduced by their mentors, and a Q & A will follow. Join us to hear five […]
