Horizons Writers Circle 2022 – Deadline Extended!
Horizons Writers Circle Program period: October 2022–March 2023Horizons is now closed to applications Horizons Writers Circle is a program that provides support and mentorship for writers within the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) community, ESL, and underrepresented writers who live in Edmonton and are at the beginning of their literary journey. The program runs […]
THE WGA WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR UPCOMING BOOKS!
We would love to know what our members are publishing in 2022! If you have a book slated for publication in 2022 and would like to tell us about it, please do so via the form below. All books by WGA members that are commercially available in 2022 are welcome, including self-published and ebook or […]
THE WGA WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR UPCOMING BOOKS!
We would love to know what our members are publishing in 2022! If you have a book slated for publication in 2022 and would like to tell us about it, please do so via the form below. All books by WGA members that are commercially available in 2022 are welcome, including self-published and ebook or […]
Alberta Culture Days 2022 – How Our Culture Shapes the Stories We Tell
Saturday, September 17OnlineAll events are free to attend, but registration is required (please use the form below) Important Update: All in-person workshops have transitioned to an online format. Our one-day pop up celebration will feature four virtual sessions: a writing workshop with Gabe Calderón, an interactive talk with Julie Sedivy, a panel discussion on the impact of […]
NEW! CALGARY DAYTIME WRITING GROUP
Calgary Write In Nicholls Family Library, CalgaryProgram Room, Level 2 Thursday September 8 & Tuesday September 20, 20221:00 – 3:00 p.m. Free for Members and Non-MembersRegistration not required. Need some accountability or motivation to jump-start your writing project? Join fellow writers for an informal, bring-your-work and write session. The Nicholls Family Library is wheelchair accessible […]
Call for Casino Volunteers
We are holding our casino August 11 – 12, 2022 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. We are currently scheduling volunteers! WGA members […]
2022 Alberta Literary Awards Gala Photos
Our thanks to everyone who joined us for the 2022 Alberta Literary Awards Gala on June 11 in Edmonton. The City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize was presented at The Calgary Awards on June 15th. This celebration marks the 40th anniversary of the Alberta Literary Awards and brought together writers from across Alberta.The Alberta Literary Awards were created […]
WGA Programming at When Words Collide, a Festival for Readers and Writers
The WGA is proud to host the following events at this year When Words Collide Festival! Festival registration required for all sessions. Tickets: eventbrite.ca/e/when-words-collide-2022-a-festival-for-readers-and-writers-tickets-321394418357 Writers Guild of Alberta Program Pitch Session with Dorothy BentleySaturday August 13, 2022 – 12 PM to 2 PM Are you the author of a recently published book who likes to teach […]
The Winner of the 2022 City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize Announced
Jaspreet Singh, author of My Mother, My Translator(Vehicule Press), received The 2022 City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize. Presented annually at The Calgary Awards, this award honours acclaimed Calgary writer W.O. Mitchell and is carried out through a partnership between The City of Calgary and the Writers’ Guild of Alberta. The Prize awards $5000 […]
Winners of the 2022 Alberta Literary Awards & City of Edmonton Book Prize
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Alberta Literary Awards and the Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize. This year’s award winners were announced at and in-person gala in Edmonton on June 11th. The City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize will be presented at The Calgary […]