Writers Outside! Are You Afraid of the Dark? (Edmonton – August 24)
Writers Outside! Are You Afraid of the Dark? When: Thursday, August 24. 11PMWhere: Undisclosed LocationFree Event. RSVP for details. The WGA is excited to announce our next Writers Outside! event in partnership with The Midnight Society. Are You Afraid of the Dark invites you to join us for an evening of words around the campfire. […]
Writers Outside (CANCELLED)
Writers Outside! THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER It’s time to step away from our laptops, tablets, and typewriters and go outside and touch grass. Join us at beautiful Victoria Park to listen to three guest writers share their work with you. Writers Katherine Abbass, Colby Clair Stolson, and Meghan Eaker are the […]
WGA and City of Edmonton Archives Present: No Alcohol in the Archives! (Online – July 4)
Tuesday, July 4th6:30pm – 8:00pmFree event over Zoom Join the Writers’ Guild of Alberta in a generative writing workshop. You’ll get to respond to writing prompts based on prohibition related items from the City of Edmonton Archives’ collection, and will have the opportunity to present your work in a future project. This event would be […]
Self-Publishing Webinar (Online)
Self-Publishing Webinar with Dana Goldstein (Recorded) This webinar originally aired on Tuesday, March 28th, 2023.$10 for members; $15 for non-members What you’ll learn: the ins and outs of self versus traditional publishing, the pros and cons of self-publishing, the hurdles and benefits of going the independent route, and what you need to know to publish […]
Feb. 7 Free Grant Writing Session
Before you close your suitcase on our grey skies and jet off to a sandy beach make sure you have submitted your next AFA application for a grant. Join Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) literary consultant Brenda Hennig for an online noon hour presentation on Tuesday 7 February 2023 at 12 noon We’ll review […]
Freedom to Read Week Panel
Why Are We Banning Books in 2023? Wednesday, Feb 22nd. Noonover ZoomRegister to attend or participate in the discussion Freedom to read can never be taken for granted. Even in Canada, a free country by world standards, books and magazines are banned at the border. Schools and libraries are regularly asked to remove books and […]
WGA Edmonton Holiday Party & Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal Presentation
When: Wednesday, December 7. 6:30PMWhere: 9910 (Downstairs from The Common) 9910 109st NW. Edmonton* It’s that time of year again! A night to celebrate the holidays and the end of the year with your WGA friends. Join us at 9910 for some food and drinks and holiday cheer! The event is free to attend and […]
WGA Fall Kick Off – Edmonton
When: Thursday, October 6th. 7PMWhere: Arcadia Brewing Co. 10712 120 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 0W7Why: Because summer’s over!Who: Representatives from Litfest, STARFest, EPL, YegWrites, Freehand Books, Audreys Books, Stroll of Poets, and U of A Writer-in-Residence program.This is a FREE event. Bring your day planner and find out about all the literary and bookish […]
WGA Online Interview Series
The next episode of our 2022 Interview Series features Farzana Doctor and Kelly Kaur. The online interview premieres on the WGA YouTube and Facebook channels on Wednesday, August 31st at 7pm. The recording will be available to watch anytime afterwards. New episodes premier every Wednesday for the rest of August. This episode is made possible […]
WGA Online Interview Series
The next episode of our 2022 Interview Series features Farzana Doctor and Kelly Kaur. The online interview premieres on the WGA YouTube and Facebook channels on Wednesday, August 31st at 7pm. The recording will be available to watch anytime afterwards. New episodes premier every Wednesday for the rest of August. This episode is made possible […]