WGA Call for Silent Auction Donations
Do you have a new book out? Or new items you’d like to regift? Please remember your Writers’ Guild and donate items to the Guild for fund-raising. We are looking for almost anything new or in new condition as well as lightly used books and new books, particularly those written by members. These items will be put in gift baskets which will […]
I Value Canadian Stories – Access Copyright Advocacy Website
UPDATE FROM ACCESS COPYRIGHT – JAN. 9 So far, since the IValueCanadianStories.ca launched on November 15: 796 users have registered on the site; 705 letters have been sent to MPs; 306 actions have been taken on social media; and 189 invites sent via the site to others to take part and stand up for Canadian creators for a total of 1,200 actions […]
SAVE THE DATE – WGA Conference & AGM 2018
WGA Conference 2018 Save the Date! The WGA Annual Conference and AGM will be held June 1 – 3, 2018 in Calgary. The Alberta Literary Awards Gala will take place on the evening of June 2. Conference: Memorial Park Library 1221 2 St SW, Calgary Gala: Hyatt Regency 700 Centre Street SE, Calgary Accommodation: Fairfield Marriott 239 12th […]
Time for Writers to Rally!
Time for Writers to Rally! In the spirit of “writers helping writers,” the WGA urges you, its members, published or not, to communicate with your Members of Parliament in these next weeks to voice your concerns over the adverse effects of copyright reform in 2012. As writers, you know how to pen a letter. However, […]
2018 MENTORSHIP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED
On January 8, 2018, ten Alberta writers will begin their participation in the WGA’s annual mentorship program. 2018 marks the seventh straight year for the program, which sees emerging writers paired with established Alberta authors to develop the emerging writer’s literary work, and also to provide support and encouragement. This program has seen many of its participants […]
WRITERS’ GUILD OF ALBERTA HOLIDAY PARTY (YYC!)
Tuesday, December 12 | 7:00—10:00pm Rose & Crown Pub & Restaurant | Private room upstairs 1503 4th St SW, Calgary FREE for WGA members | Non-members $5 at the door (cash only) Seating is first come, first served. Please RSVP via Facebook Kick back and relax with your literary friends over a pint of cheer and some complimentary […]
Spruce Grove Public Library Presents: Genre Jumping with Katherine Koller
Sunday, October 1 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Spruce Grove Public Library Free Spend some time writing with and learning from award-winning playwright and author Katherine Koller: I started writing for radio drama, moved to scripts for the stage, then film, ballet and opera, and finally to fiction, both long and short form, and nonfiction. I […]
NWU and The Nation Sign Freelance Agreement
NEW YORK, NY (September 12, 2017) – The National Writers Union (UAW Local 1981) announced today that they have reached an agreement with The Nation over a contract that covers freelancers for the publication’s print magazine and website. The contract is one of the first of its kind for freelance digital writers, who have so far […]
Workshop: Writing the Earth – Autumn Reflections at the Garden (with Jenna Butler)
WRITING THE EARTH: AUTUMN REFLECTIONS AT THE GARDEN Sunday, October 29, 2017 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Devonian Botanic Garden Back by popular demand, a writing workshop for the naturally inclined, led by critically-acclaimed author Jenna Butler, in the beautiful setting of the University of Alberta Botanic Garden. Participants will take in the sights, sounds, […]
WGA and LitFest Present: Borderlines – Transcultural Artistic Encounters
Date: Sunday, October 15 Time: 11:00 – 12:30 Place: Metro Cinema (8712 109 St) Six writers, each with different backgrounds and writing in a variety of genres, offer their perspectives and insights on the coming together of differences—differing languages, values, practices—and the surprising commonalities that can emerge through sharing stories. By way of multimedia presentations, […]