WGA Edmonton October Member Night- Writing Groups
Thursday, October 10The Almanac on Whyte.10351 Whyte ave.7:00pm. Program at 7:30 We all know that Edmonton is full of writers, but what about the places where writers go to write together, critique...
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WGA Webinar: Strategies for Publicizing Your Book with Anne Logan
Saturday, November 16. 10amOnline Register using the form below! WGA Webinar: Strategies for Publicizing Your Book with Anne Logan So you’ve published your book, now what? How do you get the word...
View Article2020 Banff Retreat Registrations Now Open
We are pleased to announce our Banff Retreat will take place February 14 – 23, 2020, and registrations are now open. Our annual Banff Retreat is a self-guided retreat and a great opportunity to connect...
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3rd Annual Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers Who...
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is happy to announce the launch of the 3rd Annual Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers Who Write!This year, author Jeananne Kirwin and has...
View Article(YEG) November Member Night- NaNoWriMo Takeover
Wednesday, November 6. This is a free eventThe Almanac on Whyte. 10351 Whyte Avenue6:00pm: Special NaNoWriMo Write-in7:30pm: Program begins What is NaNoWriMo? November is National Novel Writing Month...
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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 Alberta Literary Awards Now Open for Submissions
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) is preparing to celebrate another successful year with the 2020 Alberta Literary Awards. Writers from across Alberta and their publishers are invited to check out...
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Global Health Writing Contest
The University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine and Mama na Mtoto initiative for regional maternal, newborn, and child health in Tanzania is presenting this flash writing contest. The WGA is...
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 5: Gabrielle LaMontagne An...
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Announcing the 2020 Banff Retreat Writers in Residence
We are happy to announce the Writers in Residence for our annual Banff Retreat, February 14 – 23, 2020 at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Ali Bryan and Louise Halfe will be joining us at Banff...
View ArticleWGA Edmonton Holiday Party: It’s a Wonderful Quiz!
Wednesday, Dec 11 9910 underneath The Common. 9910 109st Edmonton, AB$5 WGA members. Non-members $10. Pay at the door or WGA site Doors 6:30. Refreshments served at 7. Quiz at 8pm. The WGA Presents:...
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In Memoriam: John Murrell
With sadness, we share the news of the death of playwright and librettist John Murrell. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends. “Murrell received a bachelor of fine arts from...
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Save the Date – 2020 WGA Annual Conference in Partnership with the AWCS
WONDER–Reclaim Your Curiosity May 22 – 24, 2020Calgary, ABJoin the Writers’ Guild of Alberta and the Alexandra Writer’s Centre Society for a weekend of inspiration, professional development and...
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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. Drop-in and join us Monday nights at a different EPL branch. Join us this...
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WRITERS’ GUILD OF ALBERTA HOLIDAY PARTY (YYC)
Wednesday, December 11 Doors 6:00 | 7:00—10:00pm (or later!)Rose & Crown Pub & Restaurant Private room upstairs1503 4th St SW, Calgary | FREE for WGA membersNon-members $5 at the door (cash...
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Call for Applications: Regional Event Facilitators
We are seeking contract facilitators to expand our programming in rural and remote regions. The role of the Regional Event Facilitator is to start a series of events for writers in their respective...
View ArticleSocial Media for Writers Webinar
Friday, January 24, 2020, noonFREE and exclusive to WGA members Writers are busy and don’t have a ton of time for all the hustle involved in self-marketing, which publishers have come to expect. Join...
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WGA 2020 Mentorship Program Participants Announced
In January 2020, fourteen Alberta writers will begin their participation in the WGA’s annual mentorship program. 2020 marks the eighth year for the program, which pairs emerging writers with...
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