Edmonton Borderlines Writers Circle Past-Participants – Where Are They Now?
The WGA recently reached out to past-participants of the Edmonton Borderlines Writers Circle to find out a little of what they have been up to since taking part in the program. We were thrilled to learn that the community created through the program is still thriving. The WGA also had the opportunity to attend “Procession,” […]
National Indigenous Peoples Day
To help celebrate this day we are sharing some of the favourite books by Indigenous authors from some of our staff, members, and other book lovers in Alberta. Kiss of the Fur Queen Thomson Highway When I was a young student during the first few years of the 21st century I came across many works […]
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta Buddy Program 2019
What is the WGA Buddy Program? Every year the Writers’ Guild of Alberta welcomes new members from all corners of Alberta. Most people are looking for writing support and easy access to resources and information. The WGA Buddy Program has been created to help new members connect with our community right from the get go. […]
CSL Blog Project, Volume 13: Carol Parchewsky—An Excellent Writer Beside Us
Carol Parchewsky—An Excellent Writer Beside Us by Haiyue Yu In Calgary, Alberta, lives an excellent writer who impresses me deeply. Her name is Carol Parchewsky. Carol is a writer who dabbles in many different writing fields including picture books, poetry, creative nonfiction, middle-grade and adult fiction. Since the beginning of her writing career, she has […]
CSL Blog Project, Volume 12: Differences Between Canada and Germany (Feat. Kate Rittner-Werkman)
Differences Between Canada and Germany by Viktor Qin As a child, I was really interested in the history of the Second World War. Luckily, Kate Rittner-Werkman, who was born in Germany but moved to Canada when she was a child, was willing to share her story. Her father was a German soldier during the Second […]
CSL Blog Project, Volume 11: Poems, in TWO Languages (Feat. Luciana Erregue-Sacchi)
Poems, in TWO Languages by Sven Liu Literature, which is considered the most significant representation of the mental universe for humankind, has been separated into numerous genres by writers. Writers are proficient in multiple different genres to express their way of thinking, especially those who have different life experiences and who speak various languages. Poetry […]
CSL Blog Project, Volume 10: An Online Interview with Lisa Dublin
An Online Interview with Lisa Dublin by Qian Cao Leo Lisa Dublin is from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, and she moved to Edmonton with her family in 2013. Poetry, performance poetry, and writing are the things she has always loved. She holds an MBA from the Australian Institute of Business, and most recently […]
CSL Blog Project, Volume 9: Writing Inspiration From the Amazing Writer Tazeen Hasan
Writing Inspiration From the Amazing Writer Tazeen Hasan by Zhou Huiwei Recently, I had an opportunity to communicate with Tazeen Hasan, a blogger who was born in Pakistan and writes for many online and print news outlets. She regularly contributes hard news, investigative pieces, and editorials on a wide range of topics including history, geopolitics, […]
CSL Blog Project, Volume 8: Do Not Be Afraid to Speak Out (Feat. Kate Rittner-Werkman)
Do Not Be Afraid to Speak Out by Shicheng Xu Kate Rittner-Werkman is a writer who was born in Hamburg, Germany. When she was a child, she immigrated to Canada and lived in a few different cities before she settled in Edmonton. She uses English to write, but she is a bilingual speaker and thinker […]
WGA Blog Post: The Kemosa Scholarship: An Opportunity for Indigenous Mothers who Write
by Joshua Dakin Many Canadians hold authors like J.K. Rowling, Carol Shields and Margaret Atwood in high regard; Harry Potter, The Stone Diaries, and A Handmaid’s Tale keep beloved spots in our hearts. These writers, all of whom were also mothers, created (and continue to create) captivating and engaging worlds for us to get lost in. […]