Alice Major’s 2019 Convocation
Thank you to Rayanne Haines for providing photos!
WRITERS’ GUILD OF ALBERTA HOLIDAY PARTY (YYC)
Wednesday, December 11 Doors 6:00 | 7:00—10:00pm (or later!)Rose & Crown Pub & Restaurant Private room upstairs1503 4th St SW, Calgary | FREE for WGA membersNon-members $5 at the door (cash only)Seating is first-come, first served. RSVP HERE Kick back and relax with your literary friends over a pint of cheer and some complimentary comfort food. Cozy up […]
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, […]
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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 […]