Amber-Webb Bowerman Memorial Foundation Online Fundraiser
Like so many other gatherings, the 11th annual SugarBowl is cancelled for this August due to COVID-19 precautions. The decision to shut down SugarBowl 2020 does not mean, however, that fun and charity...
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WGA Podcasts are Now on Spotify
You can now listen to WGA podcasts on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/6dBGJWFtxbF8DejUlRG1D8 Listen to past podcasts from the WGA’s Borderlines Writers Circle, the Let’s Get Lit Poetry Podcast...
View ArticleWGA Webinars
For a limited time, our past webinars are available free to members, $20 for non-members. A full list of past webinars are available at:...
View ArticleCALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE WGA BOARD
Deadline: August 10 The 2020/21 board of the WGA will be elected at the Virtual AGM in September. There will be at least one opening for Vice-President. As well, three members have put their names...
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Call for Chapbook Submissions: Armistice Press
The WGA is a proud promotional partner for a new chapbook project showcasing emerging Edmonton LGBTQ+ poets! Armistice is committed to publishing diverse voices and experiences. The Armistice Press...
View ArticlePandemic Postcards – Winners Announced
The WGA is thrilled to announce the winners of our 2020 Pandemic Postcards Contest! We invited Alberta authors to share 250 word stories of what inspires their writing during this pandemic, and what...
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WGA Staff Announcements
The WGA announces the upcoming departure of Calgary-based Program Director Samantha Warwick. Sam has been with us for over 15 years and has developed a vibrant WGA community in Calgary and surrounding...
View ArticleWGA Employment Opportunity | Program & Conference Coordinator (Part-Time,...
Application Deadline: Monday, September 7 | Start Date: Week of September 21, 2020Pay Rate: $16,000 annually, to start Reports To: Executive Director Office Location: Community Wise Office at #204,...
View ArticleWGA Webinar: Plotting for Pantsers, Intuits and the Totally Lost, Part 2 with...
Saturday, September 12, 202010:00 – 11:30 am$25 for WGA members, $35 for non-members,Students $10 *You do not have to have attended Part 1 to receive all the benefits of this webinar. It will begin...
View ArticleSave the Date: WGA 2020 Annual General Meeting
Thursday, September 177:00 pm, Online The WGA will hold our 2020 AGM on Thursday, September 17. The AGM is free and open to all WGA members in good standing. This year’s AGM will be held online, in...
View ArticleLiterary/AI Workshop – Call for Expressions of Interests
In collaboration with Margaret Lam (BeMusedNetwork.com, DigitalASO.ca), the Writers’ Guild of Alberta is developing a hands-on workshop to help writers explore the inner-workings of artificial...
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WGA 2020 Fall Kick-Off
When: Wednesday, September 23rd. 7:00pmWhere: WGA YouTube ChannelFREE to attend Every year around this time the WGA has an event that will help you sort out your literary calendar for the rest of the...
View ArticleWGA Online Reading Series
Thanks to the generosity of the Rozsa Foundation, we have received funding to host a series of online readings and author interviews. So, we’re thrilled to launch the WGA Online Reading series for WGA...
View ArticleSend Us Your Questions, Comments, Suggestions
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is your organization. We exist to inspire, encourage, and promote writers in Alberta. We are always trying to improve our programming and offer services that interest a...
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In Memoriam – Lyn Thompson
With great sadness we share news of the passing of long-time WGA member Lyn Thompson on September 6, 2020 at the age of 90. Lyn served on the WGA Board of Directors from 1993-95 and was one of 17...
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Sharon Bala Webinar: Writing Who You Don’t Know
Saturday, October 1710:00am-11:00am $25 for WGA Members, $25 for non-members,Students $10Register HERE How do we write from outside our experience? Specifically: how do we create characters whose skin...
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In Memoriam – William Morrow
With sadness, we share news of the passing of Calgary WGA member William (Will) Morrow on September 6, 2020 at the age of 71. The following is taken from Will’s Obituary on the Calgary Herald website:...
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2021 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....
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WGA STAFF ANNOUNCEMENT: WELCOME TO DOROTHY (DEE) BENTLEY AS OUR NEW PROGRAM &...
Taking over from Samantha Warwick, we would like to welcome Dorothy (Dee) Bentley to the position of Program & Conference Coordinator (Southern Alberta/Calgary Office), effective October 1....
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