WGA Office Closure – Friday, June 3
The WGA office will not be open this Friday and Saturday (June 3 & 4) to take phone-in Conference or Gala registrations; however the online registration system will remain open. Any cancellations or changes to registrations can be emailed to Giorgia at [email protected].
David Whyte Photography
The following photographs were taken by David during the Creative Nonfiction Collective Annual Conference. (Photos reproduced with permission from David Whyte.)
In Memory of Frances Hern
Friends of Frances The WGA would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Friends of Frances, who are supporting the 2016 Jon Whyte Memorial Essay Award in memory of long-standing WGA member, Frances Hern. Frances passed away last September at the age of 64. She leaves behind a literary legacy that spans nonfiction, fiction, and poetry, including Engraved: Canadian […]
WGA Annual Conference – Creativity and Happiness 2016
Conference Schedule Welcome to the annual conference of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta! Save money on the full conference pass, or choose to attend individual events. This year’s conference will take place in Calgary in Heritage Hall at SAIT. (Out of town guests can reserve a room at SAIT, details below.) See you there! Conference […]
The 2016 Alberta Literary Awards Shortlist
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2016 Alberta Literary Awards! Each year, the Alberta Literary Awards recognize and celebrate the highest standards of literary excellence from Alberta authors. Winners will be announced and awards presented at the Alberta Literary Awards Gala on June 4, 2016 in MacDonald Hall at SAIT […]
WGA Presents: Five New Alberta Voices, 2016 Mentorship Readings (Edmonton)
Saturday, May 7, 7:30 pm, Robertson-Wesley United Church, 10209 123 Street For the past four months, five emerging writers from different parts of Alberta have been working with established writers in the WGA’s annual mentorship program. These ten writers have met, talked on the phone, sent drafts back and forth, and gotten to […]
WGA Presents: Alberta Literary Awards Shortlist Author Readings and Celebration (Calgary)
Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 pm, Rose & Crown Pub 1503 4 St. SW, Upstairs Private Room Raise a glass to our 2016 shortlisted authors and enjoy some lively readings and a celebratory evening of literary richness, tapas and fun! Award winners will be announced at our annual gala on June 4th at SAIT. Featured readers include: Bradley Somer, Jane Harris, Christian Bök, Julie Sedivy, […]
WGA Presents: 2016 Shortlisted Author Readings (Edmonton)
Sunday, May 15, 2:00 pm, Audreys Books, 10702 Jasper Avenue Each year, we invite shortlisted writers to meet each other and read from their shortlisted works. This is always a great afternoon that sets the stage for our awards celebration. This year’s Alberta Literary Awards Gala will take place on Saturday, June 4 at SAIT in Calgary. […]
WGA Presents: Wine & Poetry Pairings in Celebration of National Poetry Month (Calgary)
Wednesday, April 27, 2016—7:30pm @ Metrovino—722 11 Ave SW Calgary Our legendary wine & literary pairings are back! Raise your glass to National Poetry Month and hear from seven local poets whose collections will each be paired with a specific wine (…or wildcard beverage) that shares the attributes of the work. Join us for a creative […]
2016 Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize Winner Announced
The Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize was established by the City Council in 1995 and is administered by the Writers’ Guild of Alberta. Entries must deal with some aspect of the city of Edmonton : history, geography, current affairs, its arts or its people or be written by an Edmonton author. Entries […]