Winners of the ‘Meet Eden Robinson’ and ‘Meet Anthony Doerr’ 2021 Re/Orientation conference draws available to view! Produced by Listen 2 Me Podcast. Thank you Giografik & Renée Meloche!
Over the past few months, Access Copyright has worked with a small group of authors to test out a book mailing campaign to push Prime Minister Trudeau and the federal government to reform the Copyright Act so that Canadian creators and publishers are paid for the use of their work by the education sector. You may have seen authors such as Sylvia McNicoll, Robert Rotenberg and Amy Stuart on social media sharing that they mailed one of their books as
JUMP TO: Pricing | Cancellation Policy | Details | Conference Schedule | Purchasing Books | Registration | Our Thanks | FAQ Writers’ Guild of Alberta – 40 Years – Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society 2021 Conference Re/Orientation The 2021 Writers’ Guild of Alberta virtual conference, held in partnership with the Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society, is a unique opportunity to learn and connect on your writer’s journey. Pre-Conference Blue Pencil Sessions, Starting May 21stMain Conference: May 28th to May 30thPost-Conference Debrief June 10th & June 12th Learn During
Youth Connect Sessions are designed to bridge our youth camps and programs with our mainstream programming. There are two Youth Connect sessions available during the main WGA 2021 Conference. They are “Creative Writing 101” on Saturday May 29th, at 1:30 PM (MT); and “Publishing 101” on Sunday May 30th, at 2:30 PM (MT). They are provided in partnership with the WGA Youth Committee, and they are free of charge. Registration for these sessions is now closed. Youth Connect: Creative Writing 101 Saturday,
We are thrilled to re-launch the WGA Online Reading Series for WGA members who have a late 2020 or 2021 book release and are looking for an opportunity to present their work. All you need to take part is an internet connection and a device that can stream your video and voice. Each session will be a total of 45 minutes, consisting of a 15-minute reading and a 30-minute maximum author interview. Dates and times will be decided according to availability. Selected
In partnership with the Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) and with the support from the Calgary Foundation, the Alexandra Writers’ Centre Society (AWCS) designed Own Voices Alberta to yield new literary works, explore the BIPOC experience, and initiate dialogue that celebrates our diversity and contributes to a deeper understanding of one another. The program offers mentorship, workshops, discussions, networking, public reading opportunities, industry events, and more. Own Voices Alberta runs from March to July 2021 and is set entirely online,
Wednesday & Thursday, April 21 & 22, 7-8 pm Meet the Authors. Alberta Literary Awards finalists readings. April 21 and 22. 7-8pm over Zoom. Join the WGA as we feature the finalists for the 2021 Alberta Literary Awards with intimate readings set over two days. Virtual Reading with the Finalists Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 7 PM UTC-06 – 8 PM UTC-06Online: youtu.be Virtual readings with finalists for the Alberta Literary Awards and the Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize. Featuring: Lee
Waubgeshig Rice shares his process for imagining the plot, creating characters, and researching and developing the worlds they’ll inhabit. Tickets by donation, in support of the Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers Who Write. Date Fri., April 30, 1pm ET Department Fiction Insructor Waubgeshig Rice When it comes to writing a novel, the actual typing of words onto the page is just one part of the process. Before sitting down to write, a lot of research and
Help nurture Alberta’s community of young writers! The WGA is seeking three additional members to join its Youth Committee. We’re adapting our social media and digital platforms to offer resources and programming to young writers all over the province. The Youth Committee is looking for writers aged 18-35 in Calgary or rural Alberta with experience in at least one of the following: Social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) Video (YouTube, etc) Event programming (panels, workshops, networking opportunities) If you’re eager to
8 WeeksMondays: 6:30-9:00pmThis workshop uses Google Classroom. Participants should have a Gmail or G Suite account.This workshop is currently full. If you would like to be added to a waiting list in case a spot open up, please email us at [email protected] Bring intention and focus into your novel from the very first draft. Using principles of neuroscience, cognitive psychology and the concept of character as plot, learn how to use all elements of craft to create a cohesive, compelling
March 19 & 20, OnlineCost: $140 Registration Deadline: March 12 Registration is now closed While we wait within our homesAnd wintry winds blow through slumbering grovesThere is a place both fresh and rareA place called Drink the Wild Air Where friends can come and share their wordsAnd minds and hearts, their voices heardThough we might not be in personWe’ll have a blast, that much is certain! Drink the Wild Air is a Creative Writing Retreat for Youth ages 11 – 19. Typically
Mi’kmaq poet Shannon Webb Campbell, whose beautiful podcast reading can be heard here, is leading our final masterclass of the 2020-21 season on 24 February, from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm MST. There are still spaces available; be sure to sign up soon by emailing [email protected]!
Registration Deadline Extended to Feb. 18! These unusual times call for unique events. Rather than all the hassle of travelling to a remote location for a retreat this winter, the most difficult part will be blocking out time on your calendar; but it will be worth it. It will provide time to connect with other writers, time to focus on craft, and time to welcome your muse. Registration is now closed. After registering, you will have the opportunity to submit
Own Voices Alberta is a program for writers within the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) community, who live in Alberta and are at the beginning of their literary journey. The program runs for four months and is fully subsidized, making it cost-free for successful applicants. Program period: March – July 2021 Application deadline: February 26, 2021 – 11:59 MST About Own Voices Alberta In partnership with the Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) and with the support from the Calgary Foundation, the
Here is the online publication of our Pandemic Postcards Chapbook, featuring the winners of our Pandemic Postcards writing contest! Our congratulations to all the winners and honourable mentions, and thank you to everyone who submitted!
WordBridge 2021 is Feb 12 & 13. Lethbridge’s Writers’ Conference is now in its third year, but due to the pandemic, it will be hosted online via Zoom. Thanks to the significantly lower costs associated with online verses in-person, tickets for the entire two-day conference are a mere $5. This year’s Keynote Address will be given by Lethbridge best-selling author Paul Butler on “The Contemporary Nature of Historical Fiction”. Panels presentations include such topics as “Publishing and Writers”, “Writing for
