CONTROVERSY @ NOON: Rejection: “Frame” or Reframe? (Online, May 29)
CONTROVERSY @ NOON: Rejection: “Frame” or Reframe? Wednesday, May 2912 – 1 PM MDT, Online Free As writers, we are told that rejection, a lot of rejection – most likely – is par for the course. Some of us cope by making light of the situation, framing rejection letters and showcasing them on an office wall or […]
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Calling all champions of creativity and storytelling! Help us ignite the spark of imagination in young artists by supporting our Youth Programming! Your generous donations can make a world of difference by funding bursaries that empower kids to attend WordsWorth. WordsWorth is a week-long sleepover creative writing residency for young artists who believe in the […]
KEMOSA READING EVENT: A CELEBRATION OF MÉTIS, INUIT, AND FIRST NATIONS MOTHERS WHO WRITE (May 10, EDMONTON)
May 10, 5:30 pmYorath House, 13110 Buena Vista Rd. NWAdmission FREESnacks and Drinks Provided Please join us at Yorath House in Edmonton on May 10, at 5:30 pm to celebrate the winners of the 7th Annual Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Metis & Inuit Mothers Who Write. The winners will perform readings. You can view […]
CONTROVERSY @ NOON: AGEISM IN THE INDUSTRY (Online, April 24)
CONTROVERSY @ NOON: Ageism in the Industry Wednesday, April 2412 – 1 PM MDT, Online Free Does bias exist in the literary world where age is concerned? Writing is hard enough in the first place, do writers also have to worry about the continued relationship with their publisher, agent, readers, and other writers in the industry as […]
2024 Alberta Literary Awards Finalists Announced!
2024 Alberta Literary Awards Finalists Announced! The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is excited to announce the finalists for the 2024 Alberta Literary Awards. Each year, the Alberta Literary Awards celebrate the highest standards of literary excellence from Alberta authors. The WGA would like to send our congratulations to those whose work is among this year’s finalists! We […]
Call for Volunteers—WGA Conference 2024: No Place Like Home & Alberta Literary Awards Gala (June 7-9)
Call For Volunteers June 7-9, 2024Edmonton Coast Edmonton Plaza We are seeking volunteers for half-day shifts for our No Place Like Home conference June 7-9, and for shorter shifts at our Alberta Literary Awards Gala on June 8. Your volunteer work will greatly help the events run smoothly, and we are grateful for all of […]
Controversy @ Noon: Extended Edition (March 27th)
Controversy @ Noon: Extended EditionInk Wars: Out With The Old And In With The New? Wednesday, March 27th, 12 – 1:15 PM (Online)Pay what you can Panelists: Kenneth Williams, Michaela Jeffrey, and Amiel Gladstone! By capitalizing on the virality of views and clicks on social media platforms, do emerging playwrights and writers have more opportunity […]
Winners of the 2024 Alberta Literary Awards Announced!
Winners of the 2024 Alberta Literary Awards Announced! The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Alberta Literary Awards. This year’s award winners were announced at and in-person gala in Edmonton on June 8th. The winner of the Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize was announced on May […]
CONTROVERSY @ NOON: Book Banning In Alberta and Canada (Online, February 21)
CONTROVERSY @ NOON: BOOK BANNING IN ALBERTA AND CANADA February 21th, 202412 – 1 PM MST, Online Free With book banning in Alberta and Canada seemingly on the rise, it’s left many wondering what this means for writers, for readers, and for the community at large. What are the ways in which censorship affects and/or impedes the […]
CALL FOR CASINO VOLUNTEERS
We are holding our casino July 11 – 12, 2024 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. WGA members are required for key positions […]