CLC / WGA MASTERCLASS WITH CANISIA LUBRIN
November 6, 12pm-1:30pm, Online Register by November 4 The Canadian Literature Centre is partnering with the WGA again this year to offer an Online Masterclass with Canisia Lubrin on November 6 from 12-1:30 pm MST. Lubrin’s Masterclass is free, but spaces are limited: to register, please email [email protected] and let Austen know if you are a WGA […]
WGA STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT: WELCOME TO DOROTHY (DEE) BENTLEY AS OUR NEW PROGRAM & CONFERENCE COORDINATOR (SOUTHERN ALBERTA / CALGARY OFFICE)
Taking over from Samantha Warwick, we would like to welcome Dorothy (Dee) Bentley to the position of Program & Conference Coordinator (Southern Alberta/Calgary Office), effective October 1. Dorothy has published short fiction, non-fiction, interviews, humour, columns, poetry, and a children’s book, Summer North Coming. Her writing and media practice continues to expand as she explores novel writing, screenwriting, […]
In Memoriam – William Morrow
With sadness, we share news of the passing of Calgary WGA member William (Will) Morrow on September 6, 2020 at the age of 71. The following is taken from Will’s Obituary on the Calgary Herald website: “Will was born in Edmonton and remained there until he attended the University of Calgary where he received a BA in English […]
In Memoriam – Lyn Thompson
With great sadness we share news of the passing of long-time WGA member Lyn Thompson on September 6, 2020 at the age of 90. Lyn served on the WGA Board of Directors from 1993-95 and was one of 17 people to have been awarded a lifetime membership with the WGA. She organized and hosted a […]
Anti-Racism Collaboration
Please see the statement from The Writers’ Union of Canada, condemning racism. Recent events have been a stark reminder of the inequality and injustice that exists against the Black community in our society. These tragedies have led many of us to reflect on how we can be more informed active contributors toward positive change in our […]
WGA Staff Announcements
The WGA announces the upcoming departure of Calgary-based Program Director Samantha Warwick. Sam has been with us for over 15 years and has developed a vibrant WGA community in Calgary and surrounding areas. She has supported writers—both new and established—from across Alberta and beyond, creating opportunities for artists to have their work celebrated and showcased at […]
Amber-Webb Bowerman Memorial Foundation Online Fundraiser
Like so many other gatherings, the 11th annual SugarBowl is cancelled for this August due to COVID-19 precautions. The decision to shut down SugarBowl 2020 does not mean, however, that fun and charity are on hold. Indeed, the world needs more of both those things in bigger, more meaningful doses. And who better than Calgary’s large-hearted recreational lawn-bowling […]
Call for Chapbook Submissions: Armistice Press
The WGA is a proud promotional partner for a new chapbook project showcasing emerging Edmonton LGBTQ+ poets! Armistice is committed to publishing diverse voices and experiences. The Armistice Press chapbook project is run by WGA Communications and Partnerships Coordinator Ellen Kartz. Submission Call: Armistice Press is seeking poetry from emerging Edmonton LGBTQ+ writers for a […]
Canada Helps and the Great Canadian Giving Challenge
Your donation could go even further to help support Alberta authors and the WGA! Throughout the month of June, every $1 donated to a charity through Canada Helps is a chance for that charity to win a $20,000 donation (minimum $3 donation required). Which means every dollar you donate to the WGA during June is […]
Submission Call: North Side Anthology
Goal: To produce an approachable, light hearted, hardcopy (with electronic version) anthology. Vision: To display, celebrate, amplify, prove and disprove common and uncommon understandings of life on North Side to both Northsiders and Edmontonians at large, while examining how geography impacts the human condition. Mission Statement: To accept and seriously consider all submissions, and to solicit submissions as required, in […]