2018 Banff Retreat
Our annual Banff Retreat is a self-guided retreat and a great opportunity to connect with fellow writers and enjoy uninterrupted writing time among amazing scenery at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. The retreat provides accommodation in a private room (with a desk), a meal plan, use of Banff Centre amenities including complimentary access to […]
2018 MENTORSHIP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED
On January 8, 2018, ten Alberta writers will begin their participation in the WGA’s annual mentorship program. 2018 marks the seventh straight year for the program, which sees emerging writers paired with established Alberta authors to develop the emerging writer’s literary work, and also to provide support and encouragement. This program has seen many of its participants […]
Announcing our 2018 Banff Retreat Writers in Residence
We are happy to announce Lee Kvern and Bradley Somer will be our Writers in Residence at our 2018 Banff Retreat. Lee and Bradley will be available for individual consultations at the retreat. For more information or to register, visit the 2018 Banff Retreat registration page. Lee Kvern’s short stories from 7 Ways to Sunday have garnered the […]
Stephen Leacock “My Discovery of the West” Re-Tour 2017
Stephen Leacock’s “My Discovery of the West” Re-Tour 2017 A Canadian Sesquicentennial Celebration More good food, good listening and good company but in different forms and places. Stephen Leacock toured from Port Arthur-Fort William (Thunder Bay) to Victoria, November 1936 to January 1937. We will Re-Tour from Orillia to Victoria, October 20th to November 28th 2017 Confirmed List […]
Spruce Grove Public Library Presents: Genre Jumping with Katherine Koller
Sunday, October 1 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Spruce Grove Public Library Free Spend some time writing with and learning from award-winning playwright and author Katherine Koller: I started writing for radio drama, moved to scripts for the stage, then film, ballet and opera, and finally to fiction, both long and short form, and nonfiction. I […]
Meet the 2017 Borderlines Writers Circle
Mila Philipzig was born in Manila, Philippines and arrived in Edmonton in 1984 with a grant for graduate studies at the University of Alberta. After completing her Master’s, she moved to Germany on a scholarship towards a PhD. In Munich, she met her husband and they have one son. Mila and family have lived in […]
WGA Fall Kick-off YYC (Workshop) ~ Write Every Day with Lisa Pasold, September 23
WGA Fall Kick-off YYC: Write Every Day (Workshop) Saturday, September 23rd 10:15—1:15pm Please note that doors open at 10:00am sharp! WGA members $10 | $45 non-members Memorial Park Library Main Floor Salon | 1221 2 St SW, Calgary, AB Registration Now Open! Join the WGA and author Lisa Pasold for a discussion about the evolution of […]
WGA ED Carol Holmes Shortlisted for Rozsa Foundation Award
2017 ROZSA AWARD SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED Celebrating Excellence in Arts Management [September 8th, 2017] The Rozsa Foundation is pleased to announce our shortlist for the 14th Annual Rozsa Award. Congratulations to David Chantler, Founder and Producing Director of Trickster Theatre, Carol Holmes, Executive Director of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta, and JP Thibodeau, Managing Artistic Director of StoryBook Theatre. Selected […]
I AM…Bryce Paradis
I AM… (#2) An intimate look into the life and work of emerging writers in Alberta. Featuring: Bryce Paradis
2018 Banff Retreat: Save the Date
2018 Banff Retreat: Save the Date We are happy to announce that our 2018 Banff Retreat at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity will be held February 2 – 11, 2018. The Banff Retreat is an excellent opportunity to have personal self-directed writing time, receive feedback on writing from a writer in residence, and meet […]