In Memoriam – Andrew (Andy) E. Michaelson

It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of long-time WGA member and friend Andy Michaelson on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. Andy is survived by his loving wife, Carol Fergusson. The following is from his online obituary (trinityfuneralhome.ca/andrew-andy-e-michaelson): Andy had a generous, compassionate heart. He was complex, sometimes difficult, loved conversation, […]

WGA Blog: Meet the 2017 Mentorship Program Participants

Have you ever been curious about the WGA’s Mentorship Program? Here’s a chance to find out a bit more from this year’s participants!   Jacqueline Kwan is a short fiction writer from Calgary who has been reading and studying the craft of writing for many years. Her first story “In the Skin of Grapes” was […]

2017 WGA Golden Pen Award and Youth/Emerging Writing Contest Winners Announced!

The Writers’ Guild of Alberta Announces Two Award Recipients 2017 WGA Golden Pen Award The WGA Golden Pen Award is presented to acknowledge the lifetime achievements of an outstanding Alberta writer. Past recipients are Greg Hollingshead, Alice Major, George Melnyk, Fred Stenson, Aritha van Herk, Robert Kroetsch, Merna Summers, Myrna Kostash, Grant MacEwan, W.O. Mitchell, Rudy […]

2017 Alberta Literary Awards Shortlist

The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is excited to announce the finalists for the 2017 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 June 10, 2017 in the Lister […]

2017 ROBERT KROETSCH CITY OF EDMONTON BOOK PRIZE SHORTLIST READING

Wednesday, April 26, 7:00 pm Audreys Books, 10702 Jasper Avenue We invite you to join us for the 2017 Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize Shortlist Reading. Audreys Books and the Writers’ Guild of Alberta host a special night of readings by the shortlisted authors for 2017. The Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book […]

WGA Presents: Be a Video Poem Maker Workshop

May 11– On May 11, The Writers’ Guild of Alberta and YEP! will launch Be A Video Poem Maker! Part 1 instructed by celebrated filmmaker Shawn Tse and nationally recognized spoken word poet Brandon Wint. This workshop aims to help teens learn to write and speak poems, and turn those poems into captivating videos. Tablets […]

MENTORSHIP CELEBRATION: EMERGING ALBERTA VOICES

Saturday, May 6, 2017 7:30 pm Tiramisu Restaurant 10750 – 124 Street Reading: Marco Melfi, Jacqueline Kwan, Sherryl Melnyk, with special guest Claire Kelly (NeWest Press)   Join us for a celebration of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta mentorship program. For the past six years, emerging writers in our province have been selected to work […]

WGA Presents: The Business of Writing with Teresa de Grosbois

Wednesday, March 29 | 7:00-9:00pm | Shelf Life Books | 1302 4 St SW Calgary How do authors achieve bestseller status? What are your best publishing options? How can we entice top authorities on our subject matter to endorse our books? Join four-time bestselling author Teresa de Grosbois for an inspiring evening of advice on […]