Writers’ Guild of Alberta Q&A
Sunday, August 11 10 AM – Fireside Room Writers’ Guild of Alberta Q&AFeaturing Members of the Writers Guild of Alberta Join writers Susan Calder, Carol Parchewsky, Lori Hahnel, and Writers’ Guild...
View ArticleSugar Bowl Lawn Bowling Tournament and Fundraiser
Saturday, August 17, 1:00 pm, Rotary Park Lawn Bowls, 705 – 1 St. NE, Calgary; Entry fee: $10 – $50 ($180 for a team of 4) The Amber Webb-Bowerman Memorial Foundation hosts the annual Sugar Bowl Lawn...
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Edmonton Borderlines Writers Circle Past-Participants – Where Are They Now?
The WGA recently reached out to past-participants of the Edmonton Borderlines Writers Circle to find out a little of what they have been up to since taking part in the program. We were thrilled to...
View ArticleWriting Habitat: A Day of Writing and Reflection (YEG)
Date(s) – September 14, 201910:00 am – 2:30 pmUniversity of Alberta Botanic Garden Join critically-acclaimed author and creative writing instructor Lisa Martin for a day of site-specific writing...
View Article(YEG) WGA Edmonton Fall Kick-Off
Wednesday, Sept 4Gather at 7:00pm, program starts at 7:30The Almanac on Whyte, 10351 Whyte Ave. Everybody knows that September is when the literary calendar in Edmonton starts to fill up. There are...
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Finding the Words: Writing About the Fort McMurray Wildfire – workshop with...
The WGA is proud to sponsor an upcoming workshop in Fort McMurray with Therese Greenwood! Saturday, September 28, 2019, 9:30AM – 12:30PMSyncrude Program RoomWood Buffalo Regional Library Everyone has...
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Congratulations on another successful Sugar Bowl!
The WGA wishes to offer our congratulations to the Amber Webb-Bowerman Memorial Foundation on hosting another successful Sugar Bowl fundraiser! The WGA was proud to sponsor a team at this year’s Sugar...
View ArticleWGA Calgary Fall Kick-Off & Pub Night: Community & Opportunities For Writers
Wednesday, Sept 18, 2019 Doors for social time 6:00 p.m. | Formal Program 7:00 p.m.Rose & Crown Pub | 3rd floor private room at 1503 4 St SW, CalgaryPlease RSVP Via Facebook HERE Everybody knows...
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Multicultural Writing Forum Series (2): Building a Thriving Writers’...
For productive & creative writing with fun, for bridging Chinese culture & Canadian culture, you are warmly invited to: Multicultural Writing Forum Series (2): Building a Thriving Writers’...
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How to Publish Indigenous Books (Alberta Culture Days)
How to Publish Indigenous BooksFriday, September 27, 10 am – 12 pm Maskwacis Cultural College Library, 2 Saddleback Road N, Maskwacis, AB Free, Register Here Brought to you in partnership with...
View ArticleCall for Applications: 2020 Banff Retreat
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta’s 2020 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 ArticleALIGHT SOLUTIONS EMAIL
For those who have not yet seen the WGA’s notice about the Alight Solutions email that was circulated to WGA members who have an online profile with our website. It has come to our attention that a...
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WGA Webinar: Non-Fiction Book Proposals with Michael Hingston
Saturday, October 19. 10amOnline Register using the form below! When it comes to non-fiction, before you write the book, first you write the proposal. But what exactly is a proposal? Really, it’s a...
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2020 WGA Mentorship Program Now Open for Applications!
The Mentorship Program is an initiative of the Writers’ Guild of Alberta designed to help promising emerging writers make the transition to the next stage of their careers. The program will take place...
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WGA and CanAuthors Alberta Present: Alison Clarke
The WGA and CanAuthors Alberta are hosting two upcoming events with Edmonton author Alison Clarke. 1. Alison Clarke – An Author’s Journey Friday, September 27, 8:00 pmSt Andrew’s Centre, 12720 111...
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Author, Conservationist, and Founder of The Writers’ Union of Canada Graeme...
Graeme Gibson at the 2013 TWUC AGM in Ottawa. With sadness, we share the news of the death of author and TWUC founder, Graeme Gibson. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends. From The...
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The WGA, Freehand & Shelf Life Books Present: Calgary’s 10th Anniversary...
Monday, November 18 | 5:00—9:00pm | Doors open at 4:30pmWurst Restaurant | 2437 4th Street SW Calgary, ABTickets $15 WGA early-bird | $20 after Sept 30 | $25 at the door **Advance tickets recommended...
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Congratulations to WGA ED Carol Holmes! Rozsa Foundation Announces 2019 Rozsa...
Announcing the 2019 Rozsa Awards Shortlist The Rozsa Foundation is excited to announce the shortlist nominees for the 16th Annual Rozsa Awards celebrating excellence in arts management and board...
View ArticleBook Women Podcast Series
Three Metis aunties just trying to figure out the world of publishing, and chatting about books. Learn more about masinahikan iskwêwak – Book Women Podcast – HERE Episode 1: Introducing the Book Women...
View ArticleThe WGA & Great Plains Publishing Present: The Author-Editor Experience: Lee...
Wednesday, October 30 | 7:00—10:00 p.m. Wurst Restaurant | 2437 4th Street SW Calgary, AB Free for WGA members | $5 suggested donation at the door for non-members (optional) RSVP HERE! Meet seasoned...
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