It’s going to be a hot writer summer at the WGA! Three online sessions to keep the momentum going all season long. You can sign up for one or all. July 6. 10:30AM-12PM: The Literary Resume with Katie Bickell August 1. 12-1PM. FREE AFA Grant Writing Webinar September 14. 10:30AM-12:00PM: Imposter Syndrome and Finding Your Place with Harrison Mooney
Call For Volunteers June 7-9, 2024Edmonton Coast Edmonton Plaza We are seeking volunteers for half-day shifts for our No Place Like Home conference June 7-9, and for shorter shifts at our Alberta Literary Awards Gala on June 8. Your volunteer work will greatly help the events run smoothly, and we are grateful for all of you who are willing to lend a hand. Conference volunteers will receive free conference admission, and Gala volunteers will receive free admission to the gala
Week 1 (ages 11-14): July 14 – 19, 2024 (REGISTRATION FOR WEEK 1 IS NOW CLOSED)Week 2 (ages 15-19): July 21 – 26, 2024 Regular rate: $630 Location: Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP), Red Deer, AB T-shirt: $25Anthology: $12 Please select the WordWorth program you wish to register for below. You may pre-order WordsWorth t-shirts and copies of the anthology. We invite you to also consider donating the purchase of an anthology. WordsWorth anthologies provide a treasured memento for participants, and your
Winners of the 2024 Alberta Literary Awards Announced! The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Alberta Literary Awards. This year’s award winners were announced at and in-person gala in Edmonton on June 8th. The winner of the Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize was announced on May 1 as part of the Edmonton Arts Prizes. The City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize winner will be announced at The Calgary Awards on
We are holding our casino July 11 – 12, 2024 at the Starlight Casino (West Edmonton Mall) in Edmonton, and we’ll need volunteers to make it a success! Our casinos bring in approximately $80,000 over two years, which goes a long way in helping the WGA provide programs and services. WGA members are required for key positions (you will receive a free WGA membership if you choose to sign up for a key position), but others may be filled by anyone, so
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta Golden Pen Award is presented to acknowledge the lifetime achievements of outstanding Alberta writers. Past recipients are W.O. Mitchell, Grant MacEwan, Rudy Wiebe, Myrna Kostash, Robert Kroetsch, Merna Summers, Aritha van Herk, Fred Stenson, George Melnyk, Alice Major, Betty Jane Hegerat, Greg Hollingshead, Candas Jane Dorsey, Cecelia Frey, Bob Stallworthy, Vivian Hansen, Chris Wiseman and Joan Crate. For over 40 years, Marty Chan has contributed to theatre, radio, television, and kids’ fiction. His playwriting career began
2024 WGA Mentorship Program Meet the Participants! The WGA is thrilled to announce the participants for the 2024 Mentorship Program! In January 2024, fourteen Alberta writers will begin their participation in the WGA’s annual mentorship program. 2024 marks the thirteenth year of 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 and succeed as published authors.
Winners of the 7th Annual Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers Who Write The Writers’ Guild of Alberta and Nhung Tran-Davies are pleased to announce the winners of the 7th Annual Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers Who Write. First established in 2017 by Dr. Nhung Tran-Davies in partnership with Tlicho Dene author Richard Van Camp, the Kemosa Scholarship offers an opportunity for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers to obtain resources to help
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE WGA 2024 ANNUAL CONFERENCE June 7 – June 9th, 2024Edmonton Planning has begun for the 2024 Annual Conference: No Place Like Home. We’ve already started confirming exciting keynotes, and we cannot wait to share more details with you. Mark the dates on your calendars, you’re not going to want to miss this one!
We are excited to announce a positive change to the Edmonton WGA office. Starting today, we will be shifting to appointment-only office hours to better cater to your needs and provide a more personalized experience. To schedule an appointment, you can either: Please note that the WGA reserves the right to schedule appointments based on the need for in-person assistance. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we implement these changes. We look forward to serving you with an enhanced, personalized experience.
Horizons Writers Circle The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is proud to announce the participants for the 2024 Horizons Writers Circle. Horizons Writers Circle is a program that provides support and mentorship for writers within the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) community, ESL, and underrepresented writers who live in Edmonton and are at the beginning of their literary journey. The following ten Alberta writers will begin their participation in the WGA’s Horizons Writers Circle. The program will run between January
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Horizons Writers Circle Program period: January 2024–May 2024Horizons is now closed to applicationsDeadline: December 19th Horizons Writers Circle is a program that provides support and mentorship for writers within the Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) community, ESL, and underrepresented writers who live in Edmonton and are at the beginning of their literary journey. The program runs for five months and is fully subsidized, making it cost-free for successful applicants. Call for Mentees The Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) with
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This holiday season, let’s celebrate the spirit of giving by supporting the W.O. Mitchell Scholarship! Your contribution can make a lasting impact on aspiring writers, helping them find their voices and follow their creative journeys. W.O. Mitchell was a renowned Canadian writer and instructor dedicated to nurturing new writers. You may know him by his iconic Jake and the Kid radio stories on CBC radio. You can donate on our website here. Let’s come together and honour W.O. Mitchell’s legacy
