Wednesday, March 29 | 2017 7:00—9:00pm Shelf Life Books at 1302 – 4th Street SW Calgary AB Polish, publish and promote! How do authors achieve bestseller status? What are the distinctions that agents and mainstream publishers look for? How can we entice top authorities on our subject matter to endorse our books? Join four-time bestselling author Teresa de Grosbois for an […]
Thursday, January 19, 2017 7:00 pm Devaney’s Irish Pub, 11113 87 Avenue FREE Born between 1980 and 2000? What are you reading? What are you writing? Who are your literary heroes? Open mic, nachos, door prizes.
Wednesday, December 14 | 7:00—11:00pm Rose & Crown Pub & Restaurant | Private room upstairs 1503 4th St SW, Calgary FREE for WGA members Non-members $5 at the door (cash only) Seating is first-come, first served. PLEASE RSVP ON FACEBOOK Kick back and relax with your literary friends over a pint of cheer and some […]
In partnership with the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association, the WGA is pleased to present “How to Pitch” and “PitchFest” – a two-part professional development series that gives freelance writers a chance to hone their pitching skills and meet for one-on-one consultations with some of the city’s top magazine editors. How to Pitch Seminar with Kim Pittaway […]
Friday, October 14 | 5—6:15pm Arts Commons – Big Secret Theatre, 205 8th Ave SE Free for WGA members** Ticket: $15 Public *Free admission to WGA members is subject to availability at time of booking. Please RSVP as soon as possible with membership details to: wordfest.com/WGA. The Writers’ Guild of Alberta and Wordfest present a one-on-one interview with author […]
Read Alberta Books and the Canada Council are bringing Alberta authors to rural libraries! This fall, Wendy McGrath, Chris Turner, Joan Shillington and Leanne Shirtliffe will give readings in support of the 2015 traveling book display. Click the links for more information on the following readings: September 29 & 30 – Chris Turner will read in […]
Sunday, October 16, 2016 2:00 pm Massawa Café and Bistro, 10153 97 St. Join six internationally-published writers as they explore the impact immigration and adaptation to a new culture have on creative writing. What does a writer lose and what do they gain in calling a new place home? Sometimes caught between two worlds, […]
The WGA is thrilled to announce that the Writer in Residence for our 2017 Banff retreat will be Kimmy Beach! Kimmy has served as Writer in Residence for the Writers’ Guild of Alberta, the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild, the Parkland Regional Library, the Library Association of Alberta, and the Canadian Literature Centre at the University of Alberta. […]
2017 Banff Retreat – February 3 – 12, 2017 We are opening applications for the 2017 Banff Retreat Writer in Residence Position. The Writer in Residence will provide individual manuscript consultations for retreat participants and foster community among the group. Applications are now closed. Criteria: Candidates must have professional publication credits, including published books and/or credits […]
**Save the Date** 2017 Banff Retreat February 3 – 12, 2017 We are happy to announce that our 2017 Banff Retreat at The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity will be held February 3 – 12, 2017. The Banff Retreat is an excellent opportunity to have personal self-directed writing time, receive feedback on writing from […]
Tuesday, August 16, 2016, 7:00 pm, Shelf Life Books, 1302 4 St. SW, Calgary Seating first-come, first-serve. Please RSVP via Facebook The Writers’ Guild of Alberta, City of Calgary and 17th Ave Retail & Entertainment District are pleased to present The 2015 City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize nominees at a special event on Tuesday, August 16th. Shortlisted authors […]
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is pleased to reveal the winners of the 2016 Alberta Literary Awards. More than 120 attended the 2016 Alberta Literary Awards Wine and Cheese Gala, part of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta’s 2016 Calgary Conference, Creativity and Happiness. This celebration marked the 34th anniversary of the Alberta Literary Awards and brought together writers […]
Supported by Aritha van Herk The WGA Golden Pen Award is presented to acknowledge the lifetime achievements of an outstanding Alberta writer. Past recipients have been Alice Major, George Melnyk, Fred Stenson, Aritha van Herk, Robert Kroetsch, Merna Summers, Myrna Kostash, Grant MacEwan, W.O. Mitchell, Rudy Wiebe and Betty Jane Hegerat. This year’s recipient is Greg Hollingshead. Greg Hollingshead has published […]
The WGA office will not be open this Friday and Saturday (June 3 & 4) to take phone-in Conference or Gala registrations; however the online registration system will remain open. Any cancellations or changes to registrations can be emailed to Giorgia at [email protected].
Conference Schedule Welcome to the annual conference of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta! Save money on the full conference pass, or choose to attend individual events. This year’s conference will take place in Calgary in Heritage Hall at SAIT. (Out of town guests can reserve a room at SAIT, details below.) See you there! Conference […]
