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Speak Up: Spoken Word Open Mic Launch (Calgary) — March 27, 2025
Speak Up: Spoken Word Open Mic Launch Thursday, March 27th, 20255:30 PM to 7:30 PM MTSan<k>Juri booksMarlborough Mall3800 Memorial Drive, Unit 34FREEPlease join us for the launch of MelVee X’s...
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Pub Night (Edmonton) — April 16, 2025
WGA April Pub Night (Edmonton)Wednesday, April 16, 20257-9pm MTRooster Bar & Kitchen, 10732 Whyte aveEdmontonFREE“The Best (free) Writing Advice I Ever Received”Special guests Ella Pfalzgraff and...
View ArticleAlberta Literary Awards Finalists Announcement LIVE on April 1, 2025
Join us for the Alberta Literary Awards Finalists Announcement LIVE on YouTube! Tuesday, April 1st, 2025 at 12PM on the WGA YouTube Channel
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Coffee & Chat (Calgary) — April 5, 2025
The Calgary Coffee & ChatSaturday, April 5th, 20251:00pm to 2:30PM MTCrowfoot Library8665 Nose Hill Dr NW, Calgary, ABPlease join host Ashley Frerichs for the return of the Calgary Coffee &...
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Poetry Parlour (Calgary) — April 22, 2025
Poetry Parlour (Calgary)Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 7:00pm – 9:15pm MTPachamama Soul Flavour Emporium #2110, 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SE, Calgary FREE**Important** Please note, April’s Poetry Parlour is...
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SAVE THE DATE: An Afternoon with the Awards Finalists (Edmonton) — May 4, 2025
Save the Date: An Afternoon with the Awards Finalists (Edmonton)Sunday, May 4, 20252PM MTAudreys Books10702 Jasper Ave, EdmontonAlberta Literary Awards finalists will be announced on April 1st. Stay...
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A Chat with Danny Ramadan (Calgary) — April 9, 2025
A Chat with Danny Ramadan (Calgary)Wednesday, April 9th, 20257:00pm – 9:00pm MSTCommunityWise – Main Common Room (ground floor) 223 – 12th Ave SW, CalgaryFREE. No registration required. All are...
View ArticleUpcoming Book Tariffs in Canada
Starting April 2, 2025, Canada plans to impose tariffs on books imported from the US. While books were initially excluded, they have now been added to this list. You can review the complete list of...
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Literary Manners: Critique How-To Workshop (Edmonton) — April 24, 2025
Literary Manners: Critique How-To WorkshopThursday, April 24, 20256:00pm MTOrona Armoury, 9722 102 St, EdmontonMain Floor (Music Room)Members $25Student Members: $10Non-Members: $35The heart of writing...
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The Olive Reading Series at Edmonton Poetry Festival: Featuring Horizons...
The Olive Reading Series at Edmonton Poetry Festival: Featuring Horizons Writers CircleWednesday, April 9, 7:00 – 9:00 pmRooster Kitchen & Bar10732 82 Avenue NWEdmonton, AB T6E 6P4 CanadaFREEThe...
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2025 Alberta Literary Awards Finalists Announced!
2025 Alberta Literary Awards Finalists Announced!The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is excited to announce the finalists for the 2025 Alberta Literary Awards. Each year, the Alberta Literary Awards...
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WordsWorth 2025: OURTIME Registration Form
Week 1 (ages 11-14): July 13 – 18, 2025 Week 2 (ages 15-19): July 20 – 25, 2025 Early Bird rate: $630Regular rate: $655 Location: Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP), Red Deer, AB Please select the WordWorth...
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EMAIL SCAM ALERT TO WGA MEMBERS
EMAIL SCAM ALERT TO WGA MEMBERSWe have been made aware of a recent email scam targeting members of our community. It has come to our attention that some individuals are receiving fraudulent emails from...
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SAVE THE DATE: An Afternoon with the Awards Finalists (Edmonton) — May 4, 2025
Save the Date: An Afternoon with the Awards Finalists (Edmonton)Sunday, May 4, 20252PM MTAudreys Books10702 Jasper Ave, EdmontonAlberta Literary Awards finalists will be announced on April 1st. Stay...
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Writers’ Guild of Alberta Summer Employment Opportunity: Summer Program and...
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta (WGA) invites applications from post-secondary students interested in meeting writers, promoting literary works by Albertans, and gaining experience in arts...
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Mentorship Program Reception and Readings (Edmonton) — May 3, 2025
Mentorship Program Reception and Readings Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 5PM MT (Readings at 7pm)Artshub Ortona Armoury 9722 102st, EdmontonJoin us as we celebrate the end of another year this great program...
View ArticleUnder 30 Write Night (Edmonton and Calgary) — April 17, 2025
Under 30 Write Night!April 17th, 2025 at 7pm MTin Edmonton at Block 1912 (10361 Whyte Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1Z9)and in Calgary at Element Cafe (331 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0A5)A chill event with...
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Writers’ Guild of Alberta Employment Opportunity: Communications Coordinator...
Writers’ Guild of Alberta Employment Opportunity: Communications Coordinator (Full Time, Head Office, Edmonton)The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is looking for an individual with strong...
View ArticleManuscript Readers Wanted
The WGA needs readers for our Manuscript Reading Service. If you are a published author, you may qualify to join the roster of readers for this growing service of the Writers Guild of Alberta. Learn...
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Literary Manners: Critique How-To Workshop (Edmonton) — April 24, 2025
Literary Manners: Critique How-To WorkshopThursday, April 24, 20256:00pm MTOrona Armoury, 9722 102 St, EdmontonMain Floor (Music Room)Members $25Student Members: $10Non-Members: $35The heart of writing...
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