Gen Next & Z Edmonton Writers Meet-Up
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.
WGA Annual Holiday Party + Readings at the Rose & Crown (YYC)
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 […]
WGA and AMPA Present: How to Pitch & PitchFest
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 […]
WGA AND WORDFEST PRESENT HOW TO KEEP GOING — JOWITA BYDLOWSKA IN CONVERSATION WITH SAMANTHA WARWICK
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 Author Readings
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 […]
WGA AND LITFEST PRESENT: A PLACE CALLED HOME—IMMIGRANT WRITERS AND THEIR STORIES
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, […]
ANNOUNCING THE WGA 2017 BANFF RETREAT WRITER IN RESIDENCE
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. […]
Call for Writer in Residence Applications
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
**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 […]
WGA & THE CITY OF CALGARY PRESENT: THE W.O. MITCHELL BOOK PRIZE FINALISTS READING, CELEBRATION AND COMPLIMENTARY FOOD FROM AIDA’S BISTRO
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 […]