Controversy @ Noon: Separating the Writer from the Work Wednesday, August 2812 – 1 PM MDT, Online Free We live in an age of enlightenment, with more access to knowledge than we know what to do with; however, the abundance of information available on anyone and anything, past and present, brings with it a new set of […]
Controversy @ Noon Series Is there a pressing literary topic you want to hear more about? How about the banning of books? Ageism in the publishing industry? The ever-looming presence of AI? In an effort to reframe collaboration efforts with our membership and offer programming based on local writers’ immediate needs, the WGA is excited […]
We are aware of the announced national strike by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). We understand this may impact our Awards intake process, and we want to assure you that we are closely monitoring the situation. FIND OUR LATEST UPDATE HERE Please note the following: We appreciate your understanding and patience during this […]
Deadline: October 1, 2024 The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is calling all readers and writers to join our awards juries this season. This is an opportunity to be “in the room” when the 2025 finalists and winners are chosen. The awards season is an important time on the literary calendar. In 2025, the WGA will […]
2025 Mentorship Program – Call for Applications The Mentorship Program is an initiative of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta designed to help promising emerging writers make the transition to the next stage of their careers. The program will take place from January through April 2025. We will accept up to seven apprentices to work with […]
Mini Poetry Slam at Calgary Fringe Sunday, August 4th, 20249:15pm signup9:30pm participants announced9:45pm – 11:00pm showtime Festival Hall1215 – 10th Ave SE $22 cover Buy tickets here. Selected slam participants will receive a refund on their cover charge. This is a fundraiser. All ticket sale proceeds are split between the Writers Guild of Alberta and […]
