Publishing Children’s Books – with Joan Marie Galat and Orca Books
Author Joan Marie Galat and publisher Ruth Linka of Orca Book Publishers Fees: $100 (to take this workshop for FREE, select “coupon” in the fee options) Location: Maskwacis Cultural College Sunday,...
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In Memoriam – Vanna Tessier
It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of long-time WGA member Vanna Tessier on July 31, 2018. Vanna was a poet and short story writer whose book of short stories Gypsy Drums...
View ArticleWGA Podcast: Reading Paul Celan’s Todesfuge in 2018
Reading Paul Celan’s Todesfuge in 2018 Three women poets, Luciana Erregue-Sacchi, Nermeen Youssef, and Anna Marie Sewell, braid Paul Celan’s Todesfuge in German, English, and Spanish—as a fugue. Then...
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CSL Blog Project, Volume 8: Do Not Be Afraid to Speak Out (Feat. Kate...
Do Not Be Afraid to Speak Out by Shicheng Xu Kate Rittner-Werkman 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...
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The WGA, Freehand and Shelf Life Books Present the 2018 Giller Light Bash in...
Monday, November 19 | 5:00—9:00pm | Doors open at 4:30pm Wurst Restaurant | 2437 4th Street SW Calgary, AB Tickets $15 early-bird | $20 after Oct 2 | $25 at the door **Advance tickets recommended as...
View ArticleCall for Applications: 2019 Banff Retreat Writer in Residence
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta’s 2019 Banff Retreat will be open to 20 participants in each half of the retreat. We will be hiring two Writers in Residence for the duration of the retreat, one...
View ArticleAnnouncing Our 2019 Banff Retreat
We are pleased to announce our Banff Retreat will take place February 15 – 24, 2019, and registrations are now open. Our annual Banff Retreat is a self-guided retreat and a great opportunity to connect...
View ArticleWGA Podcast: Reading Paul Celan’s Todesfuge in 2018
Reading Paul Celan’s Todesfuge in 2018 Three women poets, Luciana Erregue-Sacchi, Nermeen Youssef, and Anna Marie Sewell, braid Paul Celan’s Todesfuge in German, English, and Spanish—as a fugue. Then...
View ArticlePublishing Adult Books Workshop with Wayne Arthurson and Matt Bowes
Publishing Adult Books – WGA Workshop with Author Wayne Arthurson and publisher Matt Bowes of Newest Press Maskwacis Cultural College October 27, (9am-3pm) Morning workshop followed by a potluck lunch...
View ArticleCreator Video Series for I Value Canadian Stories
Below are links to the I Value Canadian Stories creator videos: 3 Questions with Bill Horne: This one features BC artist Bill Horne. Bill discusses what he finds most satisfying about being an artist,...
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CSL Blog Project, Volume 9: Writing Inspiration From the Amazing Writer...
Writing Inspiration From the Amazing Writer Tazeen Hasan by Zhou Huiwei Tazeen Hasan Recently, I had an opportunity to communicate with Tazeen Hasan, a blogger who was born in Pakistan and writes for...
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2nd Annual Kemosa Scholarship Now Open for Submissions!
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is happy to announce the launch of the 2nd Annual Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers Who Write! This year, Author Jeananne Kirwin and the...
View ArticleWGA Edmonton November Member Night – Verse of the Universe
Verse of the Universe Open Mic Poetry with the Raving Poets Band Wednesday November 7, 2018 The Almanac 10351 – 82 Ave Edmonton Doors 7 Event 7:30 FREE for WGA members “We have heard the...
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2019 Alberta Literary Awards – Now Open for Submissions
THE 2019 ALBERTA LITERARY AWARDS NOW OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS The Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) is preparing to celebrate another successful year with the 2019 Alberta Literary Awards. Writers from...
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CSL Blog Project, Volume 10: An Online Interview with Lisa Dublin
An Online Interview with Lisa Dublin by Qian Cao Leo Lisa Dublin Lisa Dublin is from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, and she moved to Edmonton with her family in 2013. Poetry, performance poetry,...
View ArticleAmber Bowerman Memorial Travel Writing Award Finalists
Amber Bowerman Memorial Travel Writing Award Finalists 2014 Alison Hodgins, “Learning to Fly” Trina Moyles, “The Chicken Feather” (WINNER) Rebecca Schaeffer, “Climbing Mt Fuji” 2013 Sydney Budgeon,...
View ArticleHenry Kreisel Award for Best First Book Finalists
Henry Kreisel Award for Best First Book Finalists 2000 Audrey Andrews, Be Good Sweet Maid (Wilfrid Laurier University Press) Catherine Simmons Niven, A Fine Daughter (Red Deer Press) (WINNER) Barbara...
View ArticleLet’s Get Lit Poetry Podcast: Lisa Martin
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is happy to present Let’s Get Lit: A Drunk Poetry Podcast. Edmonton poets Rayanne Haines and Matthew Stepanic talk with guest poet Lisa Martin about her poetry and wine...
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WGA Podcasts Now Available on Apple Podcasts
WGA Podcasts are now available on the go with Apple Podcasts! You can stream and download previous Writers’ Guild podcast episodes on your Apple devices when you subscribe to WGA Podcasts on iTunes or...
View ArticlePublishing Adult Books Workshop with Wayne Arthurson and Matt Bowes
Publishing Adult Books – WGA Workshop with Author Wayne Arthurson and publisher Matt Bowes of Newest Press Fees: $100 (to take this workshop for FREE, select “coupon” in the fee options) Maskwacis...
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