Category: News

Short Story Glow Up Writing Workshop (Grande Prairie)

Rotary Training Room,Grande Prairie Public LibrarySaturday, February 8th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm Join local author and 2019 Governor General’s Literary Awards finalist Sue Farrell Holler in this exciting writing workshop for wordsmiths. This short story writing workshop is designed to help write a first attempt or glow up a draft for GPPL’s Collins Writing Contest. This […]

WGA Holiday Office Hours

The WGA offices will be closed from noon on December 20, 2019 to January 3, 2020. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, January 6. We wish you all the best of the holiday season and the new year!

Call for Applications: Regional Event Facilitators

We are seeking contract facilitators to expand our programming in rural and remote regions. The role of the Regional Event Facilitator is to start a series of events for writers in their respective region (Grande Prairie, Fort McMurray, Lethbridge, or Airdrie, and surrounding communities) and pursue sponsorships or other resources that may help the events […]

WRITERS’ GUILD OF ALBERTA HOLIDAY PARTY (YYC)

Wednesday, December 11 Doors 6:00 | 7:00—10:00pm (or later!)Rose & Crown Pub & Restaurant  Private room upstairs1503 4th St SW, Calgary | FREE for WGA membersNon-members $5 at the door (cash only)Seating is first-come, first served. RSVP HERE   Kick back and relax with your literary friends over a pint of cheer and some complimentary comfort food. Cozy up […]

WGA Edmonton Holiday Party: It’s a Wonderful Quiz!

Wednesday, Dec 11 9910 underneath The Common. 9910 109st Edmonton, AB$5 WGA members. Non-members $10. Pay at the door or WGA site Doors 6:30. Refreshments served at 7. Quiz at 8pm. The WGA Presents: It’s a Wonderful Quiz! A literary pub quiz for writers and literature lovers alike. Divided into 3 rounds: Edmonton books and literature, […]

The WGA & Great Plains Publishing Present: The Author-Editor Experience: Lee Kvern in Conversation with Jason Patrick Rothery – with Social & Celebration Before & After Formal Program

Wednesday, October 30 | 7:00—10:00 p.m. Wurst Restaurant | 2437 4th Street SW Calgary, AB Free for WGA members | $5 suggested donation at the door for non-members (optional) RSVP HERE! Meet seasoned Calgary playwright and author Jason Patrick Rothery for the release of his debut novel, Privilege and glean insights into the author-editor relationship at this special event and feature […]

(YEG) November Member Night- NaNoWriMo Takeover

Wednesday, November 6. This is a free eventThe Almanac on Whyte. 10351 Whyte Avenue6:00pm: Special NaNoWriMo Write-in7:30pm: Program begins What is NaNoWriMo? November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). During the month of November writers across the world take up the challenge of trying to write a 50,000 word novel during the 30 days of November. […]

How to Publish Indigenous Books (Alberta Culture Days)

How to Publish Indigenous Books Friday, September 27, 10 am – 12 pm Maskwacis Cultural College Library, 2 Saddleback Road N, Maskwacis, AB Free, Register Here Brought to you in partnership with Maskwacis Cultural College and Alberta Culture Days Grant About the workshop Having been on both sides of book production, as both a writer […]

WGA Edmonton October Member Night- Writing Groups

Thursday, October 10The Almanac on Whyte.10351 Whyte ave.7:00pm. Program at 7:30 We all know that Edmonton is full of writers, but what about the places where writers go to write together, critique works in progress, and offer encouragement? For that kind of thing you need a writing group. Edmonton and the surrounding communities have many […]

Congratulations to WGA ED Carol Holmes! Rozsa Foundation Announces 2019 Rozsa Awards Shortlist

Announcing the 2019 Rozsa Awards Shortlist The Rozsa Foundation is excited to announce the shortlist nominees for the 16th Annual Rozsa Awards celebrating excellence in arts management and board leadership. Recognizing Excellence in Arts Management, the Rozsa Foundation congratulates nominees: Sara Leishman, Executive Director of Calgary Music Folk Festival, Brendan Lord, Executive Director of Choir […]

WGA and CanAuthors Alberta Present: Alison Clarke

The WGA and CanAuthors Alberta are hosting two upcoming events with Edmonton author Alison Clarke. 1. Alison Clarke – An Author’s Journey Friday, September 27, 8:00 pmSt Andrew’s Centre, 12720 111 Ave.CAA/ WGA Members: $10, First-time attendees: Free Alison Clarke will share her journey – including her bouts with cancer, self-publishing, and the importance of […]

WGA Calgary Fall Kick-Off & Pub Night: Community & Opportunities For Writers

Wednesday, Sept 18, 2019 Doors for social time 6:00 p.m. | Formal Program 7:00 p.m.Rose & Crown Pub |  3rd floor private room at 1503 4 St SW, Calgary Please RSVP Via Facebook HERE Everybody knows September is when the literary calendar in Calgary starts to fill up. There are festivals, workshops, classes, presentations, book launches, and so […]

Writing Habitat: A Day of Writing and Reflection (YEG)

Date(s) – September 14, 201910:00 am – 2:30 pmUniversity of Alberta Botanic Garden Join critically-acclaimed author and creative writing instructor Lisa Martin for a day of site-specific writing practice, walking, and reflection. The class is suitable for anyone interested in the connection between writing and our physical surroundings, including the “natural” world.  What happens when […]