Master the Art of Writing Query Letters with Joan Marie Galat
When: Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 pm Where: Stanley Milner Library, Program Room (main floor classroom) What: You’ve spent a lot of time on your manuscript, now it’s time to sell it. In this workshop with Joan Marie Galat, tackle the mystery of the query. The query is where you make your first impression with decision […]
WGA Calgary Fall Kickoff Pub Night & Interview with Lynette Loeppky
Wednesday, September 23, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, The Rose & Crown Pub, 1503 4 Street SW, Calgary Ah, the TRUTH. We want to tell the truth—so we write a whole book full of nothing but the TRUTH—but the book involves other people. Dang. Real people. And what if they’re offended? How do we write without […]
WGA Mentorship Program Call for Applications
About the Program The Writers’ Guild of Alberta’s Mentorship Program, modeled off similar programs, matches five mentors with five apprentices for a mentorship taking place January-April 2016. The program is designed to meet the needs of emerging Alberta writers for guidance, collaboration and encouragement while senior writers receive short-term employment and an opportunity to […]
WGA and Glass Buffalo Poetry Contest
Glass Buffalo Magazine is amplifying its hunt for mythic power with its first writing contest! Sponsored by the Writers’ Guild of Alberta, Glass Buffalo’s 2015 Poetry Prize will be awarded to the best, previously unpublished poem received from an Alberta resident under the age of 30. There is no word limit, and please do not include your name […]
WGA and Borderlines Writers Circle Present Somnio: The Way We See It
Somnio: The Way We See It Three poets, former Borderlines Writers Circle members, come together with an award-winning visual artist to dream, to imagine, to create a resonance of culturally diverse echoes through voice and image–to offer a new perspective. You are invited to the book launch of Somnio: The Way We See It […]
2015 Alberta Literary Award Winners Announced
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Alberta Literary Awards, which were presented on May 23 during the Alberta Literary Awards Gala at the Chateau Lacombe. The Alberta Literary Awards were created by the Writers’ Guild of Alberta in 1982 to recognize excellence in writing by Alberta authors. […]
Writers’ Guild of Alberta AGM
Notice of AGM Saturday, May 23, 2015 12:45 pm – 2:15 pm Chateau Lacombe Hotel 10111 Bellamy Hill Rd Edmonton, Alberta Salon B The AGM is free and open to all WGA members in good standing. A complimentary lunch is provided. To confirm your attendance: Let us know by May 18th that you plan to […]
Borderlines Writers Circle Call for Applications
The Writers Guild of Alberta is seeking applications by culturally diverse writers for its 2015 Borderlines Writers Circle. The Borderlines Writers Circle exists to provide individual authors who may face cultural, linguistic, and other barriers to participating in Edmonton’s writing community, with opportunities to be introduced to the Canadian literary scene. Selected candidates will […]
WGA MENTORSHIP PROGRAM APPRENTICE READINGS AND Q & A
Saturday, May 9, 7:30 PM, LOFT 112, #112, 535-8 Ave, SE, Calgary To celebrate the completion of the 2015 WGA Mentorship Program, we look forward to readings by five new Alberta voices at this public event. All of the apprentices will be introduced by their mentors, and a Q & A will follow. Join us to hear five […]
Pre-Conference Workshops at the Words in 3D Conference
Join the Writers’ Guild of Alberta, Get Publishing Communications Society, and the Editors’ Association of Canada Prairie Provinces Branch for our line-up of Pre-Conference Workshops at this year’s Words in 3 Dimensions Conference. Morning Workshops Friday, May 22, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mucking About: Exploring Avenues of Creative Expression with Margaret Macpherson Stoke your creativity with […]
WGA Presents: An Afternoon with the Authors
Sunday, May 3, 2:00 pm Audreys Books, 10702 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is proud to announce and celebrate the 2015 Alberta Literary Awards Shortlist! The Alberta Literary Awards recognize the highest standards of literary excellence from Alberta authors. Awards jurors have deliberated more than 150 submissions to select 24 finalists in […]
28th Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts
Monday, April 20 Winspear Centre, 7:00 pm Join Mayor Don Iveson and the Professional Arts Coalition of Edmonton (PACE) at the 28th Annual Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts. Celebrate some of the best artistic talents our city has to offer, in an evening of awards and performance from some of Edmonton’s most talented artists. Tickets […]
Whiskey and Words from Wise Women
Wednesday April 22, 5:30pm Yellowhead Brewery, 10229 105 St., Edmonton Do you like your Poetry on the rocks or straight up? Five leading female voices on the poetry scene offer up a night of indulgence, wit and poetry with spirit at this event. Join poets Laurie MacFayden, Joanna Lilley, Catherine Graham, Helen Moffett and Sheri D […]
2015 Alberta Literary Awards Shortlist
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2015 Alberta Literary Awards! Each year, the Alberta Literary Awards recognize and celebrate the highest standards of literary excellence from Alberta authors. Winners will be announced and awards presented at the Alberta Literary Awards Gala on May 23, 2015 at the Chateau […]
WGA April Sociable in Edmonton
It’s no hoax! The Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) presents the second Sociable in conjunction with The Rasp and the Wine: The first of April—a day to celebrate all foolery: embarrassing moments, humdinger life lessons, foolish love (who has not felt the fool?), raillery, and trivial retribution. Bring your crackerjack writing for the open mic […]