The Writers’ Guild of Alberta 2025 Golden Pen Award Recipient
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta Golden Pen Award is presented to acknowledge the lifetime achievements of outstanding Alberta writers. Past recipients are W.O. Mitchell, Grant MacEwan, Rudy Wiebe, Myrna Kostash, Robert Kroetsch, Merna Summers, Aritha van Herk, Fred Stenson, George Melnyk, Alice Major, Betty Jane Hegerat, Greg Hollingshead, Candas Jane Dorsey, Cecelia Frey, Bob Stallworthy, Vivian […]
WGA Late Summer Retreat (Caroline) — August 28-31, 2025
WGA Late Summer Retreat Thursday, August 28th to Sunday, August 31st, 2025Sanctum RetreatCheck-in: 4:00pm || Check-out: 2:00pm11 Sanctum Way, Caroline, AlbertaRegistration opens at 10:00 AM MT on Monday, May 5th, 2025 Cost for two-night Stay (Friday to Sunday)$600 for WGA members (or two payments* of $300)$700 for non-members (or two payments* of $350) Cost for […]
Tell Us About Your 2025 Books
We would love to know what our members are publishing in 2025! If you have a book slated for publication in 2025 and would like to tell us about it, please do so via the form below. All books by WGA members that are commercially available in 2025 are welcome, including self-published and ebook or […]
Writers’ Guild of Alberta Youth Committee’s 2025 Anonymous Critique Pool
We will be initiating WGA Youth Committee’s first anonymous critique pool. Here’s how it will work: Please email [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions!
CALL FOR WGA BOARD NOMINATIONS
Call for WGA Board Nominations The 2025/2026 Board of Directors of the WGA will be elected at our Annual General Meeting on June 8, 2025. The AGM will be held at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s (SAIT) Heritage Hall (1301 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB) but there will be the opportunity for remoteparticipation. There […]
WGA Branded T-Shirts Now Available!
We have exciting news! We’ve just launched our exclusive WGA-branded t-shirts, and they’re ready for you to wear with pride! They’re perfect for showing your support and participation in the guild. You can find them here!
2025 Alberta Literary Awards Finalists Announced!
2025 Alberta Literary Awards Finalists Announced! The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is excited to announce the finalists for the 2025 Alberta Literary Awards. Each year, the Alberta Literary Awards celebrates the highest standards of literary excellence from Alberta authors. The WGA would like to send our congratulations to those whose work is among this year’s finalists! We […]
*Save the Date* 2025 Alberta Literary Awards Finalist Readings (Calgary)
*Save the Date* 2025 Alberta Literary Awards Finalist Readings (Calgary) Friday, April 25th, 20257:00pm to 9:00pm MTat the Marriott Residence Inn (Calgary/Beltline District)610 – 10th Ave SWFREE Please join us for a special evening of celebration recognizing the finalists of the 2025 Alberta Literary Awards (not yet chosen), as well as the Calgary-based winners of […]
*Save the Date* – Late Summer Writers’ Retreat 2025
*Save the Date* – Late Summer Writers’ Retreat Thursday, August 28th to Sunday, August 31st, 2025at Sanctum Retreat11 Sanctum Way, Caroline, AlbertaOption to stay two or three nights.Registration information coming soon. Stay tuned. Please join us late this summer as we return to the beautiful Sanctum Retreat Centre in Caroline for a weekend of craft […]
Join Us in Nurturing Alberta’s Creative Voices: Become a Monthly Donor Today!
At the Writers’ Guild of Alberta, we believe in the transformative power of storytelling and the vital role that writers play in shaping our communities. Every story deserves to be told, and with your help, we can ensure that aspiring and established writers alike have access to the resources they need to thrive. By setting […]