Writing Contest – Announcing the Winners (YYC)

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 5 PM – 7 PMCalgary Central Library REGISTER HERE Join us as we announce the winners of our recent Flash Fiction writing contest! Please join us on Wednesday February 5th from 5:00-7:00 for the announcement of our writing contest winners! Light refreshments will be served from 5:00PM with reading of the […]

Drink the Wild Air 2020 – Cancelled

Date: March 20-22, 2020 Place: Nestor Lodge, Kamp Kiwanis in Bragg CreekAges: The retreat is for young writers ages 12-19. Cost: $215 (Price includes meals – Friday dinner to lunch on Sunday, overnight accommodations, classes and evening activities.) Drink the Wild Air 2020 has been cancelled. A Message from Colin Matty Dear Friends of WordsWorth, The best of the season to one and all! This […]

2020 WGA Annual Conference in Partnership with the AWCS – Registration opens Feb. 11

WONDER–Reclaim Your Curiosity Friday May 22 (Alberta Literary Awards) + Conference May 23-24, 2020Calgary Public Library, Downtown Central Branch 800 3 St SE, Calgary, AB Hotel info (Alt Hotel) coming soon! Registration will open February 11th, 2020 – stay tuned for full program of speakers & sessions! Join the Writers’ Guild of Alberta and the Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society for […]

WGA 2020 Mentorship Program Participants Announced

In January 2020, twelve Alberta writers will begin their participation in the WGA’s annual mentorship program. 2020 marks the eighth year for the program, which pairs emerging writers with established Alberta authors to develop the emerging writer’s literary work, and also to provide support and encouragement. This program has seen many of its participants grow […]

Announcing the WGA’s New Regional Event Facilitators

Thanks to support of the Rozsa Foundation, we have contracted facilitators in four rural or remote regions to organize events for writers and establish a stronger WGA presence in the regions. If you would like to get in touch with any of our faciliators, please let us know and we will make it happen. Please join us in […]

Book Women Podcast Series

Three Metis aunties just trying to figure out the world of publishing, and chatting about books. Learn more about masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women Podcast – HERE Music Credit for All Episodes: Broke for Free – “Something Elated” Episode 13- masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women Podcast- Métis Aunties Reflect In our last episode for this […]

3rd Annual Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers Who Write

The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is happy to announce the launch of the 3rd Annual Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers Who Write! This year, author Jeananne Kirwin and has enthusiastically joined in the effort to help give voice to Indigenous mothers. Together, we share the vision of effecting positive changes in our community through […]

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, […]