I Value Canadian Stories – Access Copyright Advocacy Website
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO GET INVOLVED Access Copyright, in coalition with the Association of Canadian Publishers, Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des artistes canadiens, Canadian Publishers’...
View ArticleTime for Writers to Rally!
Time for Writers to Rally! In the spirit of “writers helping writers,” the WGA urges you, its members, published or not, to communicate with your Members of Parliament in these next weeks to voice your...
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Meet the 2018 Mentorship Program Participants!
On January 9, six Alberta writers will begin their participation in the the WGA’s annual mentorship program. 2018 marks the seventh straight year for the program, which sees emerging writers paired up...
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WGA Webinar: Demystifying the Literary Agent
“Demystifying the Literary Agent” with Carolyn Forde Saturday, January 20, 2018 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Online $25 WGA members $35 non-members Has the question ‘Do I need an agent?’ ever crossed your mind?...
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2018 MENTORSHIP PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED
On January 8, 2018, ten Alberta writers will begin their participation in the WGA’s annual mentorship program. 2018 marks the seventh straight year for the program, which sees emerging writers paired...
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Borderlines Writers Circle Visits U of A
On Friday, November 24, thanks to Borderlines Writers Circle participant Dr. Leilei Chen, the Writers’ Guild of Alberta partnered with the University of Alberta to offer students of ENGL 102 E1:...
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Drink the Wild Air 2018 Now Open for Registration!
#pg-41616-0 .panel-grid-cell { padding: 0 0.5% 0; }Date: March 9-11, 2018 Place: Nestor Lodge, Kamp Kiwanis in Bragg Creek, Alberta. Ages: The retreat is for young writers ages 12-19. Cost: $208...
View Article2018 Banff Retreat – Registration Deadline: December 13
Our annual Banff Retreat is now open for registration! This self-guided retreat is a great opportunity to connect with fellow writers and enjoy uninterrupted writing time among amazing scenery at Banff...
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WGA Office Holiday Hours
The WGA offices will be closed from Monday, December 25 to Monday, January 1. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. We apologize for any inconvenience. The WGA staff and Board...
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2018 Alberta Literary Awards Submission Deadline: December 31
THE 2018 ALBERTA LITERARY AWARDS NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is preparing to celebrate another successful year with the 2018 Alberta Literary Awards. Writers from across...
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WGA Webinar: Demystifying the Literary Agent
"Demystifying the Literary Agent" with Carolyn Forde Saturday, January 20, 2018 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Online $25 WGA, CAA, TWUC and Stroll members $35 non-members Has the question 'Do I need an agent?'...
View ArticleBorderlines Blog
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SUBSCRIPTION BOX
ALBERTA LITERARY MAGAZINE SAMPLER-Exclusive Member Offer! Experience the mythic power of emerging writers in Glass Buffalo, edited by Matthew Stepanic. Filling Station, run by a collective,...
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WGA Annual Conference 2018: REFINING OUR NARRATIVES
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View ArticleWGA Presents: Reading and Conversation with Marilyn Dumont (YEG)
Thursday, February 1 7:00 pm The Almanac on Whyte Free for members and $5 for non-members Our season of monthly events resumes on Thursday, February 1, when Marilyn Dumont, poet and creative writing...
View ArticleWGA Equity Task Force Survey
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) values diversity and inclusiveness and aims to truly reflect the diversity of Alberta writers. We recognize the existence of various historical and structural...
View ArticleYOGA & WRITING WORKSHOP EXPLORING THEMES OF COMPASSION, HEART, RESILIENCE AND...
Saturday, Feb 17th | 5:30—7:30pm Yoga Santosha at 1800 4 St SW #320, Calgary SW [Parking is available in building lot for $2.50] Registration $25 | $12.50 for WGA members WGA members use PROMO CODE...
View ArticleWGA Youth Committee Presents: Student & Young Professional Networking Evening...
January 31, 2018 Devaney’s Pub 11113 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 7 to 10pm Join Edmonton writers for an evening of socializing, networking and community building. With the start of the new year, the...
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WGA PRESENTS: ELEMENTS OF INDIGENOUS STYLE; A GUIDE FOR WRITING BY AND ABOUT...
Saturday, March 10th |1:00—3:00pm Memorial Park Library, 2nd Floor Salon | 1221 2 St SW, Calgary, AB The Book Publishers Association of Alberta and the Writers’ Guild of Alberta are pleased to present...
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WGA PRESENTS ELEMENTS OF INDIGENOUS STYLE; A GUIDE FOR WRITING BY AND ABOUT...
Friday, March 9th Time and venue TBA The Book Publishers Association of Alberta and the Writers’ Guild of Alberta are pleased to present an informative talk (and book launch) addressing guidelines...
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