Ask an Author with Sue Farrell Holler (Online Q&A)

Wednesday, April 29, 2020Noon – 1:00 pmFree for WGA members; $20 for non-members Registration for this event is now closed Grande Prairie author Sue Farrell Holler will lead this online event to answer burning questions you may have about writing, publishing, or the life of an author in general. Participants may submit questions in advance […]

Everything I Know About Short Stories with Lee Kvern (Webinar)

Thursday, April 23, 20201:00 – 2:30 pmFree for WGA Members and Airdrie Public Library Members; $20 for non-members From that first spark of STORY, this webinar will look at how to shape, hone and create a cohesive short story. I’ll talk about imagery, scene setting, editing, turning point, character development, keeping the tension on every […]

Online Workshop- Creating Visceral Scenes with Leslie Greentree

Registration limited to 12 participantsMembers: $100 Non-members: $125Begins April 14. Duration: 2 weeks*This course uses Google Classroom. All users must have a Gmail account to participate in the workshop.* SYNOPSIS: Over the course of this fiction workshop, we will build and rebuild the same scene from various perspectives, focusing intensely – one at a time […]

Monday Write Nights at EPL

OUR EPL MONDAY WRITE NIGHTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE The full schedule of write night sessions are available on our website events calendar and through EPL’s events: https://epl.bibliocommons.com/events/search/q=write%20nights

Drink the Wild Air 2020 – Cancelled

Date: March 20-22, 2020 Place: Nestor Lodge, Kamp Kiwanis in Bragg CreekAges: The retreat is for young writers ages 12-19. Cost: $215 (Price includes meals – Friday dinner to lunch on Sunday, overnight accommodations, classes and evening activities.) Drink the Wild Air 2020 has been cancelled. A Message from Colin Matty Dear Friends of WordsWorth, The best of the season to one and all! This […]

WGA 2020 Mentorship Program Participants Announced

In January 2020, twelve Alberta writers will begin their participation in the WGA’s annual mentorship program. 2020 marks the eighth year for the program, which pairs emerging writers 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 grow […]

Announcing the WGA’s New Regional Event Facilitators

Thanks to support of the Rozsa Foundation, we have contracted facilitators in four rural or remote regions to organize events for writers and establish a stronger WGA presence in the regions. If you would like to get in touch with any of our faciliators, please let us know and we will make it happen. Please join us in […]

Book Women Podcast Series

Three Metis aunties just trying to figure out the world of publishing, and chatting about books. Learn more about masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women Podcast – HERE Music Credit for All Episodes: Broke for Free – “Something Elated” Episode 13- masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women Podcast- Métis Aunties Reflect In our last episode for this […]

2020 Banff Retreat

Registration for the 2020 Banff Retreat is now closed. The Banff Retreat will take place February 14 – 23, 2020. 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. Participants will have […]

3rd Annual Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers Who Write

The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is happy to announce the launch of the 3rd Annual Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers Who Write! This year, author Jeananne Kirwin and has enthusiastically joined in the effort to help give voice to Indigenous mothers. Together, we share the vision of effecting positive changes in our community through […]