Ahad Asad interviews Joy Pritchard
Joy Pritchard is a registered nurse, writer, teacher, and researcher (just to name a few of her accomplishments). After becoming a nurse at the Tamworth Base Hospital in 1967, she performed her...
View ArticleCSL Blog Project: An insight on the career of multi-talented local Matthew...
CSL Blog Project: An insight on the career of a multi-talented local Matthew Stepanic is a freelance writer, poet, and editor based out of Edmonton. He graduated from the University of Alberta with...
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Kavitha Christene Kiran interviews Joan Marie Galat
Joan Marie Galat- CCBC Author, Illustrator and Storyteller Directory. Digital image. Joan Marie Galat. Canadian Council for the Arts, n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2018....
View ArticleAdam Burant, Interview of Don Perkins
I was wondering what goes into making a Canadian author. How to start writing? What to write about? And finding oneself as an author. I asked Edmonton writer Don Perkins a few questions on the subject...
View ArticleEmma Kennedy and Monica Kidd
Monica Kidd is a writer, mother, family doctor, and printer based out of Calgary, Alberta. She owns a printshop called Whisky Jack Letterpress and works as a family doctor while caring for her three...
View ArticleYue Zeng interviews Lee Kvern
INTRODUCTION Lee Kvern is a female author of both short stories and novels. Unlike many other award-winning authors, she began her writing career after having a four-year degree from ACAD in graphic...
View ArticleChristie Allarie interviews Rudy Wiebe
Rudy Wiebe has found great success writing several novels including The Temptations of Big Bear and A Discovery of Strangers both of which received The Governor General’s Award. As well as his memoir...
View ArticleLaurie Fuhr interview by Emily Kapty
By emailing with Laurie Fuhr I have gotten to know the bubbly, passionate woman that she is! Her poetry and songwriting is heartfelt and unique, with powerful messages that inspire me to grow as an...
View ArticleBrigo Castillo – Kathryn Charr
In this interview, I was fortunate enough to be connected with writer Kathryn Charr. As a scholar with various English literature and languages credentials, Charr divulged insightful wisdom regarding...
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Meet Our Members
In late 2018 members of the WGA volunteered to be interviewed by students at the University of Alberta as part of a Community Services Learning project. We feel like these brief interviews will help...
View ArticleYEG-March Member Night – Writers in Residence: They’re here to help!
WGA Member Night Wednesday, March 6. 2019 7pm. The Almanac on Whyte, 10351 82 Ave. Members: Free. Non-members $5 Writers in Residence: They’re here to help! The Alberta writing community is blessed to...
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YYC – How to Negotiate Self-Censorship in Your Writing: Interview with Author...
How to Negotiate Self-Censorship in Your Writing—Interview with Author Taylor Lambert Thursday, February 28 | 7:00-9:00 p.m. Rose & Crown Pub; top floor private room | Half-price bottle of wine...
View ArticleWordBridge Lethbridge Writing Conference
WordBridge Writing Conference Saturday, February 9 10 AM – 4:00 PM Main Branch, Lethbridge Public Library, Theatre Gallery The WordBridge writer’s conference brings local authors together for a day of...
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YEG – February Member Night: Biographies of Place: Literary Tales from Two...
Wednesday, February 6. 7 pm Almanac on Whyte Members: Free; Non-members: $5 RSVP via Facebook Writers Carissa Halton, of Edmonton, and Shaun Hunter, of Calgary, are mapping their cities through the...
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Monday Write Nights at EPL
We are thrilled to partner with Edmonton Public Library and Capital City Press for a series of upcoming Monday Write Nights. Beginning Feb 11, join us weekly for some writing inspiration! Learn more...
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Webinar- Social Media for Writers: Just the Basics
Social Media for Writers: Just the Basics Thursday, February 21st. 12:00-1:00 p.m. Free for WGA Members (Please RSVP) Led by WGA Staff This webinar is for writers who are new to social media and want...
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Winners of the 2nd Annual Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and...
For Immediate Release: The Writers’ Guild of Alberta and Nhung Tran-Davies are pleased to announce the winners of the 2nd Annual Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers Who Write....
View ArticleCall for Casino Volunteers: June 2 – 3, 2019, Starlight Casino (West Edmonton...
We are holding our casino June 2 – 3, 2019 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...
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Drink the Wild Air 2019 – Registration Deadline Extended!
Drink the Wild Air 2019 Date: March 8-10, 2019 Place: Kamp Kiwanis in Bragg Creek, Alberta. Ages: The retreat is for young writers ages 12-19. Cost: $208 (Price includes meals – Friday dinner to...
View ArticleThe Writers’ Guild of Alberta Buddy Program 2019
What is the WGA Buddy Program? Every year the Writers’ Guild of Alberta welcomes new members from all corners of Alberta. Most people are looking for writing support and easy access to resources and...
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