WGA Equity Task Force Survey
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) values diversity and inclusiveness and aims to truly reflect the diversity of Alberta writers. We recognize the existence of various historical and structural inequities including discrimination based on skin colour, ethnicity, cultural or linguistic background, class, economic status, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, or a combination […]
WGA Presents: Blast from the Past!
BLAST FROM THE PAST! Date: Thursday, March 1, 2018 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm Place: Almanac on Whyte (10351 Whyte Avenue) Our monthly event for March is an open mic with a twist. Mike Gravel will host “Blast from the Past” in which eight writers share five minutes of their earliest writing. That writing might be laughable now, but […]
WGA Youth Committee Presents: Student & Young Professional Networking Evening (YEG)
January 31, 2018 Devaney’s Pub 11113 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 7 to 10pm Join Edmonton writers for an evening of socializing, networking and community building. With the start of the new year, the Writers’ Guild of Alberta Youth Committee aims to offer more networking opportunities for students and young professionals within the literary […]
WGA Presents: Reading and Conversation with Marilyn Dumont (YEG)
Thursday, February 1 7:00 pm The Almanac on Whyte Free for members and $5 for non-members Our season of monthly events resumes on Thursday, February 1, when Marilyn Dumont, poet and creative writing instructor, will be with us at the Almanac to read from her work and participate in a discussion about creativity, identity, and […]
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 […]