Conference Schedule Welcome to the annual conference of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta! Save money on the full conference pass, or choose to attend individual events. This year’s conference will take place in Calgary in Heritage Hall at SAIT. (Out of town guests can reserve a room at SAIT, details below.) See you there! Conference […]
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2016 Alberta Literary Awards! Each year, the Alberta Literary Awards recognize and celebrate the highest standards of literary excellence from Alberta authors. Winners will be announced and awards presented at the Alberta Literary Awards Gala on June 4, 2016 in MacDonald Hall at SAIT […]
Saturday, May 7, 7:30 pm, Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 123 Street For the past four months, five emerging writers from different parts of Alberta have been working with established writers in the WGA’s annual mentorship program. These ten writers have met, talked on the phone, sent drafts back and forth, and gotten to […]
An overview of Edmonton’s magazine writing scene, with Elizabeth Hanes, Samantha Power, Mack Lamoureaux, and Omar Mouallem. This podcast is produced and presented by the Writers’ Guild of Alberta. Samantha Power is the feature writer for The News, a provincial affairs publication. Her work can most often be found in The Tyee, The Yards, and […]
Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 pm, Rose & Crown Pub 1503 4 St. SW, Upstairs Private Room Raise a glass to our 2016 shortlisted authors and enjoy some lively readings and a celebratory evening of literary richness, tapas and fun! Award winners will be announced at our annual gala on June 4th at SAIT. Featured readers include: Bradley Somer, Jane Harris, Christian Bök, Julie Sedivy, […]
Sunday, May 15, 2:00 pm, Audreys Books, 10702 Jasper Avenue Each year, we invite shortlisted writers to meet each other and read from their shortlisted works. This is always a great afternoon that sets the stage for our awards celebration. This year’s Alberta Literary Awards Gala will take place on Saturday, June 4 at SAIT in Calgary. […]
Wednesday, April 27, 2016—7:30pm @ Metrovino—722 11 Ave SW Calgary Our legendary wine & literary pairings are back! Raise your glass to National Poetry Month and hear from seven local poets whose collections will each be paired with a specific wine (…or wildcard beverage) that shares the attributes of the work. Join us for a creative […]
The Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize was established by the City Council in 1995 and is administered by the Writers’ Guild of Alberta. Entries must deal with some aspect of the city of Edmonton : history, geography, current affairs, its arts or its people or be written by an Edmonton author. Entries […]
On April 14, Alberta Culture & Tourism Minister Ricardo Miranda announced the 2016-17 provincial budget. AFA funding is going to be kept at its current level of $26.6 million for the upcoming year. The proposed increases to AFA funding have been deferred for the time being until there have been sufficient improvements to Alberta’s financial situation. […]
