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2018 Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize Shortlist
For Immediate Release: The City of Edmonton, Edmonton Arts Council, and Audreys Books are pleased to announce the shortlist works for the 2018 Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize. The three...
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CSL Blog Project, Volume 4: Carol Parchewsky—a “Book Engineer”
Carol Parchewsky—a “Book Engineer” by Shu Yu Carol Parchewsky I had the pleasure of interviewing Carol Parchewsky, a Canadian writer who has also received her Bachelor of Science, Mechanical...
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A Celebration of Edmonton’s Visual and Literary Artists
hosted by The Writers’ Guild of Alberta and Visual Arts Alberta – CARFAC Thursday, June 21, 2018 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM MDT CKUA Performance Space 9804 Jasper Avenue On Thursday, June 21, we will gather...
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What Publishers Want (and Authors Need): A Workshop with Literary Agent Sam...
When: Sunday August 12, 10:30 – 4:30 Where: Percy Page Centre (11759 Groat Rd), Edmonton Cost: $189.00 (regular) $149 (WGA and CAA) Today’s literary marketplace remains a mystery to up-and-coming...
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Call for Rural Representatives for Digital Strategies Workshop: July 20 – 22,...
Call for Rural Representatives for Digital Strategies Workshop: July 20 – 22, 2018 Thanks to all of you who gave feedback on our upcoming workshops on writing in the Digital Age. We had a chance to...
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2018 Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize Winner Announced!
The City of Edmonton, Edmonton Arts Council, and Audreys Books are pleased to announce Billy-Ray Belcourt as the winner of the 2018 Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book Prize for his book of poetry,...
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CSL Blog Project, Volume 5: Remembering Your Original Intention of Writing...
Remembering Your Original Intention of Writing and Overcoming Challenges by Bojun Yang Luciana Erregue-Sacchi Writing is an art. Writing can resonate powerfully with people who have the same feelings...
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Scenes From: A Celebration of Edmonton’s Literary and Visual Artists
Our thanks to Melissa Penney Photography for these great images from the Celebration of Edmonton’s Literary and Visual Artists event on June 21, where the 2018 Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton Book...
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Scenes From the 2018 Mentorship Readings
Our thanks to Vasant Chotai for these great photos from the 2018 Mentorship Program Readings! (Click photos to enlarge.) Thanks to Julie Robinson for the following photos from the 2018 Mentorship...
View ArticleWGA Canada Day Long Weekend Office Closures
Please be advised that the WGA offices will be closed for the Canada Day long weekend, from Friday, June 29 to Monday, July 2, inclusive. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, July 3. The WGA...
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What Publishers Want (and Authors Need): A Workshop with Literary Agent Sam...
When: Sunday August 12, 10:30 - 4:30 Where: Percy Page Centre (11759 Groat Rd), Edmonton Cost: $189.00 (regular) $149 (WGA and CAA) Today’s literary marketplace remains a mystery to up-and-coming...
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2018 WordsWorth Instructors & Courses
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CSL Blog Project Project, Volume 6: Talking to the Marvelous Sophie Pinkoski
Talking to the Marvelous Sophie Pinkoski by Xue Liu Sophie Pinkoski Sophie Pinkoski is a Canadian novelist who has a store of literary experiences. After I read her biography provided by the Writers’...
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WGA September Kick-off Event & Social: Reflections of a Reluctant Memoir...
Wednesday, September 19 | 7:00 – 10:00 Rose & Crown Pub | Private room – top floor | 1503 4 St SW WGA Social: You are invited to arrive as early as 6pm to enjoy dinner and drinks with friends in...
View ArticleWGA Employment Opportunity – Program and Member Services Coordinator
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is now taking applications for the position of Program and Member Services Coordinator. Job description and application info is below. Application Deadline: August 6, 2018...
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CSL Blog Project, Volume 7: Stay Who You Are (Feat. Lisa Dublin)
Stay Who You Are by Hedwig Li Lisa Dublin Lisa Dublin is a poet who was born in Saint Lucia, an island country in the Caribbean Sea. When she grew older, she went to Australia to study for an MBA....
View ArticleCall for WGA Board Members: Member at Large Position
Following the AGM, we still have a vacancy on the board for a Member at Large position from outside of Calgary and Edmonton. All positions from Calgary and Edmonton on the board are currently filled....
View ArticleDigital Strategies Project: Announcing Regional Meetings
We recently completed the first phase of our Digital Strategies initiative, a weekend workshop for a small number of representatives of various Alberta regions to explore how we can help writers in the...
View ArticleWGA Employment Opportunity – Program and Events Coordinator
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is now taking applications for the position of Program and Events Coordinator. Job description and application info is below. Application Deadline: August 13, 2018 Job...
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Webinar: Research and Narrative Nonfiction with Omar Mouallem
Research and Narrative Nonfiction with Omar Mouallem Saturday, November 17 10:00 – 11:00 Online Members: $25, Nonmembers: $35 Students:$10 Omar Mouallem is a writer and journalist whose stories have...
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