WordsWorth 2019: Legends of Note
Week 1 (ages 11 – 14): July 14 – 19, 2019Week 2 (ages 15 – 19):July 21 – 26, 2019, $550Week 3 (ages 14 – 19): July 28 – August 2, 2019, $550Two-Week Option (ages 14 – 19):July 21 – August 2, 2019, $1035 T-shirt: $20Anthology: $10 (Please note if you are signing up for more than one […]
WGA Annual Conference 2019: Writing Across Worlds
Jump to: Details and Prices | Cancellation Policy | Conference Schedule | Accommodations and Parking | Registration | Our Thanks The Event Our 2019 writers’ conference, Writing Across Worlds, will be held June 7 – 9 at the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel. Themes will explore literary works that cross forms, genres, and cultures, as well as how storytelling is crossing into new realms—from the […]
Call for Casino Volunteers: June 2 – 3, 2019, Starlight Casino (West Edmonton Mall)
We are holding our casino June 2 – 3, 2019 at the Starlight Casino (West Edmonton Mall) in Edmonton, and we’ll need volunteers to make it a success! Our casinos bring in approximately $80,000 over two years, which goes a long way in helping the WGA provide programs and services. We are currently scheduling volunteers! […]
Our 2019 Alberta Literary Awards Shortlist Readings & Celebration (YYC) ~ Wednesday, May 15
(YYC) WGA 2019 Alberta Literary Awards Shortlist Reading & Celebration Wednesday, May 15th 2019 | 7:00—9:00pmShelf Life Books at 1302 4 Street SW, CalgarySeating: first-come, first-served Please RSVP via Facebook We look forward to offering the community a celebratory evening of wine, short readings and catering from Aida’s Bistro! Guests will have the opportunity to meet and […]
WGA & The City of Calgary Present: The W.O. Mitchell Book Prize Finalists on Wednesday, April 17
WGA & THE CITY OF CALGARY PRESENT: THE W.O. MITCHELL BOOK PRIZE FINALISTS—READINGS, CELEBRATION AND COMPLIMENTARY TAPAS FROM AIDA’S BISTRO Wednesday, April 17th, 2019 | 7:00—9:00 p.m. Shelf Life Books at 1302 4 St SW, Calgary Seating: first-come, first-served Please RSVP via Facebook HERE The City of Calgary and the Writers’ Guild of Alberta are pleased to announce the […]
Photos – WordsWorth 2018
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Introducing the 2019 Borderlines Writers Circle Calgary
On behalf of the Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society and the Writers’ Guild of Alberta, we are pleased to announce the participants and mentors for the 2019 Borderlines Writers Circle Calgary. The Writers Circle is made possible through the generous support of the Calgary Foundation. The Borderlines Writers Circle is an initiative that aims to serve […]
Strawberry Creek Retreat: May 8-12, 2019 – Registration Full
Registration for the Strawberry Creek Retreat is currently full. If you would like to be put on the waiting list to be notified should a spot become available, please email us at [email protected] and we will be happy to add your name to the waiting list. May 8 – 12, 2019, Strawberry Creek Lodge Price: […]
Announcing the 2019 Banff Retreat Writers in Residence
We are happy to announce the Writers in Residence for our annual Banff Retreat, February 15 – 24, 2019 at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Alison Pick and Wayne Arthurson will be joining us at Banff Centre to provide manuscript consultations, advice about the writing life, and group activities. Alison Pick is the author […]
Call for Applications: 2019 Banff Retreat Writer in Residence
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta’s 2019 Banff Retreat will be open to 20 participants in each half of the retreat. We will be hiring two Writers in Residence for the duration of the retreat, one Alberta-based hired through an open call, and the other invited from out of province. The retreat takes place February 15 […]