Looking Back, Moving Forward anthology launch When: Saturday, November 24, 2:00 pm Where: Audreys Books, 10702 Jasper Ave, Edmonton RSVP via Facebook Looking Back, Moving Forward is a collection of new writing: fiction, poetry, drama, and personal essays by members of the Borderlines Writers Circle, and published by Mawenzi House Publishers. Please join us in celebrating this exciting […]
Below are links to the I Value Canadian Stories creator videos: 3 Questions with Christine Fischer Guy: Novelist and journalist Christine Fischer Guy shares the first story she ever wrote and also details how her earnings have been impacted by the 2012 Copyright Modernization Act. 3 Questions with Diana Stevan: Diana discusses what she finds magical about being a […]
We are pleased to announce our Banff Retreat will take place February 15 – 24, 2019, and registrations are now open. 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 […]
Verse of the Universe Open Mic Poetry with the Raving Poets Band Wednesday November 7, 2018 The Almanac 10351 – 82 Ave Edmonton Doors 7 Event 7:30, FREE event “We have heard the rationales offered by the super powers. We know who speaks for the nations. But who speaks for the human species, […]
Publishing Adult Books – WGA Workshop with Author Wayne Arthurson and publisher Matt Bowes of Newest Press Fees: $100 (to take this workshop for FREE, select “coupon” in the fee options) Maskwacis Cultural College October 27, (9am-3pm) Morning workshop followed by a potluck lunch Wayne Arthurson is a writer of Cree and French Canadian descent, the author […]
Tuesday, October 16 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm The Nook Café, 10153 97 St. How do multilingual speakers negotiate the space between two or more cultures in an increasingly multicultural and multilingual environment? How can multilingual writers expand the horizon for literature in our city, province, and country? With a strong passion for English and/or […]
This September, the WGA is proud to host two events with Chris Turner in Medicine Hat. Chris Turner, author of The Patch: The People, Pipelines, and Politics of the Oil Sands, shortlisted for the Wilfrid Eggleston Award for Nonfiction, will read from the book and speak about his work. Chris Turner at Medicine Hat Public Library Wednesday September […]
Wednesday, September 19 | 7:00 – 10:00 Rose & Crown Pub | Private room – top floor | 1503 4 St SW WGA Social: You are invited to arrive as early as 6pm to enjoy dinner and drinks with friends in advance of the main program Please RSVP via Facebook Join author Angie Abdou and WGA’s Samantha Warwick […]
We recently completed the first phase of our Digital Strategies initiative, a weekend workshop for a small number of representatives of various Alberta regions to explore how we can help writers in the Digital Ages. The representatives are now hosting regional meetings to share the workshop outcomes, collect feedback, and allow as many writers as possible […]
Final Digital Strategies Meeting: Invitation to Join Live Chats August 25 – 26 Our regional representatives recently held their meetings and gathered feedback on what initiatives the WGA can take to help writers in the digital age, and we are now going into our final consultation. This weekend, Dr. Patrick Finn, Owen Brierley, and Giorgia Severini […]
Wednesday, September 5 Gather at 7:00 pm, program at 7:30 pm The Almanac, 10351 Whyte Avenue This event is free and open to the public; a donations box will be at the door if you would like to contribute to the WGA so we can continue to offer programs and events! Join us at our annual Fall […]
When: Sunday August 12, 10:30 – 4:30 Where: Percy Page Centre (11759 Groat Rd), Edmonton Cost: $189.00 (regular) $149 (WGA and CAA) Today’s literary marketplace remains a mystery to up-and-coming writers. Often they ask themselves, what do I do next? How do I write a query letter that will stand out? What are editors really looking […]
WordsWorth 2018: The Grand Investigation July 15 – 20, 2018 – Week 1 – Ages 11-14, $550 July 22 – 27, 2018 – Week 2 – Ages 15-19, $550 July 29 – August 3, 2018 – Week 3 – Ages 14-19, $550 Two-Week Option (ages 14 – 19): July 22 – August 3, 2018: $1035 T-shirt: $20 Anthology: $10 […]
The City of Edmonton, Edmonton Arts Council, and Audreys Books are pleased to announce Billy-Ray Belcourt as the winner of the 2018 Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize for his book of poetry, This Wound is a World (Frontenac House, 2017). Presented annually, this award is carried out through a partnership between the City of Edmonton […]
Our thanks to Vasant Chotai for these great photos from the 2018 Mentorship Program Readings! (Click photos to enlarge.) Thanks to Julie Robinson for the following photos from the 2018 Mentorship Program Readings.
