Office Closure: November 11, 2025
The WGA Offices will be closed on November 11, 2025. We will return to regular in-person office hours on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Monday – Thursday10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Excluding Statutory Holidays. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions and we will get back to you when we return.
Vote Today for the WGA: Community Fundraising for Multi-lingual Writing – Ends November 22, 2025
The WGA needs your support! And best of all, it only takes a few seconds of your time. The WGA has been selected to compete for community votes to win funds for the Preservation of Culture: Multi-Lingual Writing Program through the Field Law: Community Funding Program. Voting Closes on November 22, 2025. Cast your vote […]
Under 30 Write Night (Online) – November 27, 2025
The WGA is back with another Under 30 Write Night, headed by the WGA’s own Youth Committee. November 27th, 20257:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT Online (RSVP Required) Free! Register for the Zoom link here. Write Nights aim to bring writers into a collaborative space without the pressures of a workshop or finished task; just […]
POETRY PARLOUR – NOVEMBER 18, 2025 (CALGARY)
Tuesday, November 18th, 20257:00 PM – 9:15 PM MTPachamama Soul Flavour Emporium2110, 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SE, CalgaryFREE Join host Ashley Frerichs for Poetry Parlour, our monthly open mic & reading series. Open mic sign-up starts at 7pm. There are limited slots available and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. In […]
WordsWorth Summer Camper’s Anthology Launch – November 23, 2025 (Calgary)
Join us for the launch of the 2025 WordsWorth Summer Campers’ Anthology launch – featuring instructors and readers from our annual camp, all bundled into your anthology copy today! November 23rd, 20251:00 PM – 4:00 PM MT cSPACE 1721 29th Ave SW4th Floor, Unit 460Calgary, AlbertaFree! (RSVPs Recommended) The Writers’ Guild is excited to welcome […]
Strawberry Creek Writing Retreat – APRIL 22 – 26, 2026
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is excited to confirm that we will be hosting a self-directed writing retreat next spring in Strawberry Creek! Details:Strawberry Creek Writing RetreatApril 22 – 26, 2026Strawberry Creek Lodge*Specific Location and Directions will be made available to Participants Registration for the Strawberry Creek Retreat is now open. Registration Fees$700 for WGA […]
In Memoriam: Stephan V. Benediktson
Stephan V. Benediktson June 22, 1933 – October 14, 2025 We are sorry to learn that long-time supporter of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta, Stephan V. Benediktson, passed away October 14, 2025. Stephan was a dedicated supporter of the arts and Icelandic culture who sponsored the WGA’s Stephan G. Stephansson Award for Poetry, named for […]
THE OLIVE READING SERIES (EDMONTON)
The Olive Reading Series returns November 12th for another night of features, open mic readings, and time to chat and connect with local writers. Wednesday, November 12th, 20257:00 PM – 9:00 PM MTRooster Bar & Kitchen 10732 82nd Ave (Whyte Ave)FREE The November reading will feature author of ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (2025), Marco Melfi, and multidisciplinary […]
CONNECTIONS BREWING PUB NIGHT (CALGARY)
The Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society and the Writers’ Guild of Alberta are back for another Connections Pub Night! Tuesday, November 11, 20256:00 PM – 9:00 PM MTLast Best Brewing & Distilling607 – 11th Ave SWDownstairs in the beer roomCalgaryFREE Come ready to mingle and network with the Calgary literary community! This event is open to […]
CONTROVERSY @ NOON: THE THINGS THEY NEVER TOLD ME ABOUT PUBLICATION
Wednesday, November 26, 202512:00 PM – 1:00 PM MTOnline (Registration Required) Free! Publication is often the goal for most writers: We want our hard work published and available to the greater literary community, to the world at large (and receiving compensation for doing the thing we love doesn’t hurt). But, like writing, publication — and […]
Pub Night & Open Mic (Edmonton)
Wednesday, November 19th, 20257:00 PM – 9:00 PM MTRooster Bar and Kitchen10732 82 Ave NWEdmonton FREE With temperatures dropping below zero, the WGA would love to see Edmonton writers cozy up with a warm drink at our November Pub Night and Open Mic! We welcome all genres of writers and have a strict time limit […]
EMERGING WRITERS’ CAFE AT THE ESKER FOUNDATION (CALGARY)
Hey Calgary! Join us for the launch of Emerging Writers’ Café at The Bookshop at Esker! Thursday, November 20th, 20256:00 PM – 8:00 PM MTThe Bookshop at Esker1011 – 9th Avenue SE (4th floor)CalgaryFREEAges 16+ We are excited to invite writers aged 16+ that may identify as emerging in the hopes of sharing, connecting, and […]
FREE WRITING WORKSHOP: WORKING WITH THE ABYSS, NOVEMBER 16, 2025 (EDMONTON)
Calling all Edmonton writers! As the sun goes down sooner, we invite you to join us for a workshop in Working with the Abyss. Sunday, November 16th, 20251:00 PM – 3:00 PM MT9722 102 St NWOrtona ArmouryEdmonton Please join us for a free writing workshop facilitated by celebrated poet Daniel Poitras. This workshop will be […]
Holiday Party (Calgary) – December 10, 2025
Wednesday, December 10th, 20257:00 PM to 10:00 PM MTJoyce on 4th (Downstairs)*506 24th Ave SWCalgary Free for Members (or an optional $5 donation)Tickets for Non-members: $10 *Venue is wheelchair accessible using the elevator in the attached parkade. Register here to grab your tickets. Please join us for our 2025 Calgary Holiday Party! It’ll be yet another wonderful and celebratory evening […]
Poetry Parlour & Open Mic (Calgary)
Tuesday, October 21st, 20257:00 PM – 9:15 PM MTPachamama Soul Flavour Emporium#2110, 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SECalgary FREE Join host Ashley Frerichs for Poetry Parlour, our monthly poetry open mic & reading series. Open mic sign-up starts at 7pm. There are limited slots available and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. […]