WGA Edmonton Holiday Party: It’s a Wonderful Quiz!
Wednesday, Dec 11 9910 underneath The Common. 9910 109st Edmonton, AB$5 WGA members. Non-members $10. Pay at the door or WGA site Doors 6:30. Refreshments served at 7. Quiz at 8pm. The WGA Presents: It’s a Wonderful Quiz! A literary pub quiz for writers and literature lovers alike. Divided into 3 rounds: Edmonton books and literature, […]
Submit a Listing to WriteClick
Alberta writers and organizations may submit listings of literary events such as book launches, signings, readings, courses, workshops, retreats, conferences, and other related events. Critiquing groups looking for members are also welcome to submit listings. To have your listing included in the WriteClick newsletter, use the form below. Text may be edited to conserve space. […]
2020 WGA Mentorship Program – Deadline: October 25
The Mentorship Program is an initiative of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta designed to help promising emerging writers make the transition to the next stage of their careers. The program will take place from January through April 2020. We will accept up to six apprentices to work with mentors this year. The program is intended […]
How to Publish Indigenous Books (Alberta Culture Days)
How to Publish Indigenous Books Friday, September 27, 10 am – 12 pm Maskwacis Cultural College Library, 2 Saddleback Road N, Maskwacis, AB Free, Register Here Brought to you in partnership with Maskwacis Cultural College and Alberta Culture Days Grant About the workshop Having been on both sides of book production, as both a writer […]
Congratulations to WGA ED Carol Holmes! Rozsa Foundation Announces 2019 Rozsa Awards Shortlist
Announcing the 2019 Rozsa Awards Shortlist The Rozsa Foundation is excited to announce the shortlist nominees for the 16th Annual Rozsa Awards celebrating excellence in arts management and board leadership. Recognizing Excellence in Arts Management, the Rozsa Foundation congratulates nominees: Sara Leishman, Executive Director of Calgary Music Folk Festival, Brendan Lord, Executive Director of Choir […]
Congratulations on another successful Sugar Bowl!
The WGA wishes to offer our congratulations to the Amber Webb-Bowerman Memorial Foundation on hosting another successful Sugar Bowl fundraiser! The WGA was proud to sponsor a team at this year’s Sugar Bowl from our amazing WordsWorth crew: Congratulations to this year’s winning team Little Lebowski, with members Marcello Di Cintio, Paul Haavardsrud, Jason Markusoff […]
Author, Conservationist, and Founder of The Writers’ Union of Canada Graeme Gibson Has Passed Away
With sadness, we share the news of the death of author and TWUC founder, Graeme Gibson. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends. From The Writers Union of Canada: September 18, 2019 – The Writers’ Union of Canada (TWUC) is deeply saddened by the news of Graeme Gibson’s passing. Mr. Gibson died […]
WGA and CanAuthors Alberta Present: Alison Clarke
The WGA and CanAuthors Alberta are hosting two upcoming events with Edmonton author Alison Clarke. 1. Alison Clarke – An Author’s Journey Friday, September 27, 8:00 pmSt Andrew’s Centre, 12720 111 Ave.CAA/ WGA Members: $10, First-time attendees: Free Alison Clarke will share her journey – including her bouts with cancer, self-publishing, and the importance of […]
WGA Calgary Fall Kick-Off & Pub Night: Community & Opportunities For Writers
Wednesday, Sept 18, 2019 Doors for social time 6:00 p.m. | Formal Program 7:00 p.m.Rose & Crown Pub | 3rd floor private room at 1503 4 St SW, Calgary Please RSVP Via Facebook HERE Everybody knows September is when the literary calendar in Calgary starts to fill up. There are festivals, workshops, classes, presentations, book launches, and so […]
Prairie Indigenous E-Book and IBBY Indigenous Picture Book Collections
Prairie Indigenous eBook Collection Launched in January 2019, this significant addition to the Alberta eBooks repository brings together over 200 titles from publishers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The first of its kind in Canada, the Prairie Indigenous collection increases access to stories by Indigenous authors, and writings about Indigenous culture. Along with the 1,500 […]
Finding the Words: Writing About the Fort McMurray Wildfire – workshop with Therese Greenwood
The WGA is proud to sponsor an upcoming workshop in Fort McMurray with Therese Greenwood! Saturday, September 28, 2019, 9:30AM – 12:30PMSyncrude Program RoomWood Buffalo Regional Library Everyone has their own story to tell … Led by Fort McMurray writer Therese Greenwood (as part of Alberta Culture Days), this free workshop will help new writers navigate the […]
Writers’ Guild of Alberta Q&A
Sunday, August 11 10 AM – Fireside Room Writers’ Guild of Alberta Q&AFeaturing Members of the Writers Guild of Alberta Join writers Susan Calder, Carol Parchewsky, Lori Hahnel, and Writers’ Guild of Alberta staff members Samantha Warwick and Carol Holmes for questions about the WGA, writing, or the industry in general. Coffee and treats will […]
Multicultural Writing Forum Series (2): Building a Thriving Writers’ Community: Past, Present, and Future & 10th Anniversary Celebration of ECWC
For productive & creative writing with fun, for bridging Chinese culture & Canadian culture, you are warmly invited to: Multicultural Writing Forum Series (2): Building a Thriving Writers’ Community: Past, Present, and Future & 10th Anniversary Celebration of ECWC Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019 2:30 pm – 4:30 pmVenue: EPL Strathcona Branch 8331 104 St NW, Edmonton, AB […]
(YEG) WGA Edmonton Fall Kick-Off
Wednesday, Sept 4Gather at 7:00pm, program starts at 7:30The Almanac on Whyte, 10351 Whyte Ave. Everybody knows that September is when the literary calendar in Edmonton starts to fill up. There are festivals, workshops, classes, presentations, book launches, and so much more. Join us to help get the season started in the best way possible. […]
Sugar Bowl Lawn Bowling Tournament and Fundraiser
Saturday, August 17, 1:00 pm, Rotary Park Lawn Bowls, 705 – 1 St. NE, Calgary; Entry fee: $10 – $50 ($180 for a team of 4) The Amber Webb-Bowerman Memorial Foundation hosts the annual Sugar Bowl Lawn Bowling Tournament and Fundraiser in support of emerging writers. Each year, teams from the magazine industry and media […]