WGA Presents: Grant Writing, Getting Published and Working with Editors Featuring Author Lee Kvern (incoming WIR Alexandra Writers’ Centre) and Kelsey Attard (Freehand Books) (Calgary)
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 7:00 pm Shelf Life Books, 1302 4 St SW, Calgary Welcome to the WGA’s annual interactive session addressing the practical aspects of the writing life: what makes a literary grant application stand out when applying to the Canada Council or AFA? What are the best approaches to getting your work published in […]
Borderlines Writers Circle Reading (Edmonton)
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Mill Woods Public Library, Program Room, 2610 Hewes Way The Borderlines Writers Circle is an intercultural initiative which aims to serve multilingual, multicultural writers who live in Edmonton. The program is designed to yield new literary works in English, thoughtful exploration of the Immigrant experience, dialogue that […]
Copyright and Fair Dealing, Update
The education sector’s overly broad interpretation of the education “fair dealing” exception passed into law in 2012 has impacted the livelihood of Canadian writers, visual artists and publishers. Many in the education sector have used this new exception to stop paying royalties for the copying of published works. The result has been stark: a $30-million […]
WGA Presents: The Power of Story with Patrick Finn (Calgary)
**Due to exceptionally high interest and volume of RSVPs — we have acquired a larger venue and moved the date by one week to Tuesday March 1st at WURST. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope you can join us for this enlightening Special Event! The Power of Story with Patrick Finn In Acknowledgment and Celebration of Freedom […]
Drink the Wild Air 2016
“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson Date: March 11-13, 2016 Place: Kamp Kiwanis in Bragg Creek, Alberta. Ages: The retreat is for young writers ages 12-19. Cost: $185 (Price includes meals – Friday dinner to lunch on Sunday, overnight accommodations, classes and evening activities.) Because we can’t offer […]
WGA Presents: Grant Writing, Getting Published and Working with Editors (Calgary)
WGA Presents: Grant Writing, Getting Published and Working with Editors with Author Lee Kvern (incoming WIR Alexandra Writers Centre) and Kelsey Attard (Freehand Books) Tuesday, March 15, 2016 , 7:00pm, Shelf Life Books, 1302 4 St SW, Calgary Welcome to the WGA’s annual interactive session addressing the practical aspects of the writing life: what makes a literary grant application stand […]
WGA and the Art Gallery of Alberta Present: Nurture Your Muse
When: Thursday, January 28 Time: 6:30 pm Where: Art Gallery of Alberta, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square What: Meet in the lobby of the AGA for January’s free admission evening. After we enjoy the gallery together, we’ll walk over to the Craft Beer Market on Rice Howard Way for visiting and drinks. Free. Check out January’s […]
2016 Mentorship Program
In January, the Writers’ Guild 2016 Mentorship Program will begin. This program, coordinated and supported by our office, has been offered every year since 2012 with the generous support of The Canada Council. This year will see five apprentices from various parts of the province paired with mentors. The goal of the program has been […]
WGA Office Holiday Closure
WGA Office Holiday Closure The Writers’ Guild of Alberta Edmonton and Calgary offices will be closed for the holidays from December 24, 2015 – January 3, 2016. Regular business hours will resume on January 4, 2015. The Writers’ Guild of Alberta wishes you the best of the holiday season!
The Tent Peg Reading Series (Calgary)
Sunday, December 6, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Loft 112, 535 8th Ave. SE, Calgary The Calgary Teen Writing Group will be running a reading series this fall, The Tent Peg Reading Series for Young Writers. This will be an interactive series which provides young writers an opportunity to develop their writing voice and community through the dynamic […]