Writers' Guild of Alberta
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The Writers' Guild of Alberta is a provincial arts service organization that represents both professional and emerging writers in Alberta.
Calgary friends! We are excited to celebrate the work of our annual youth writers and we'd love if you could get the word out, RSVP in advance, and support local writing today!
November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Calgary friends! We are excited to celebrate the work of our annual youth writers and we'd love if you could get the word out, RSVP in advance, and support local writing today!
Coming up on Sunday - our FREE workshop in Edmonton with community leader and poet, Dan Poitras!
Working with the Abyss
Sunday, November 16th
1PM - 3PM
This workshop is open to all. While registration ahead is appreciated, walk-ins are welcome! Register here: writersguild.ca/free-writing...
Working with the Abyss
Sunday, November 16th
1PM - 3PM
This workshop is open to all. While registration ahead is appreciated, walk-ins are welcome! Register here: writersguild.ca/free-writing...
FREE WRITING WORKSHOP: WORKING WITH THE ABYSS, NOVEMBER 16, 2025 (EDMONTON)
Calling all Edmonton writers! As the sun goes down sooner, we invite you to join us for a workshop in Working with the Abyss.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Coming up on Sunday - our FREE workshop in Edmonton with community leader and poet, Dan Poitras!
Working with the Abyss
Sunday, November 16th
1PM - 3PM
This workshop is open to all. While registration ahead is appreciated, walk-ins are welcome! Register here: writersguild.ca/free-writing...
Working with the Abyss
Sunday, November 16th
1PM - 3PM
This workshop is open to all. While registration ahead is appreciated, walk-ins are welcome! Register here: writersguild.ca/free-writing...
Calgary writers! We are excited to announce our featured readers and open RSVPs for the WGA Holiday Party - December 10, 2025 at 7PM. Join us at Joyce on 4th and grab a ticket (free or by donation to members, $10 for nonmembers) while you can.
Register today: writersguild.ca/save-the-dat...
Register today: writersguild.ca/save-the-dat...
November 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Calgary writers! We are excited to announce our featured readers and open RSVPs for the WGA Holiday Party - December 10, 2025 at 7PM. Join us at Joyce on 4th and grab a ticket (free or by donation to members, $10 for nonmembers) while you can.
Register today: writersguild.ca/save-the-dat...
Register today: writersguild.ca/save-the-dat...
The WGA is back with another Under 30 Write Night!
November 27th, 2025
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT
Online (RSVP Required)
Free!
Write Nights aim to bring writers into a collaborative space without the pressures of a workshop or finished task.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/.../register...
November 27th, 2025
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT
Online (RSVP Required)
Free!
Write Nights aim to bring writers into a collaborative space without the pressures of a workshop or finished task.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/.../register...
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 AM
The WGA is back with another Under 30 Write Night!
November 27th, 2025
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT
Online (RSVP Required)
Free!
Write Nights aim to bring writers into a collaborative space without the pressures of a workshop or finished task.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/.../register...
November 27th, 2025
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT
Online (RSVP Required)
Free!
Write Nights aim to bring writers into a collaborative space without the pressures of a workshop or finished task.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/.../register...
The WGA Offices will be closed on November 11, 2025. We will return to regular in-person office hours on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Monday – Thursday
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Excluding Statutory Holidays
Please email mail@writersguild.ab.ca if you have any questions.
Monday – Thursday
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Excluding Statutory Holidays
Please email mail@writersguild.ab.ca if you have any questions.
November 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The WGA Offices will be closed on November 11, 2025. We will return to regular in-person office hours on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Monday – Thursday
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Excluding Statutory Holidays
Please email mail@writersguild.ab.ca if you have any questions.
Monday – Thursday
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Excluding Statutory Holidays
Please email mail@writersguild.ab.ca if you have any questions.
There are only 3 weeks left to apply for the 2026 Alberta Literary Awards. Submissions are due December 1st, including submissions for the Alberta Book Prizes. The Kemosa Scholarship, in partnership, is due December 15, 2025. Please read the Awards Page: writersguild.ca/programs-ser...
Awards
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta administers the annual Alberta Literary Awards every year to recognize outstanding Alberta writing. We also administer several additional awards throughout the year.…
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November 11, 2025 at 12:05 AM
There are only 3 weeks left to apply for the 2026 Alberta Literary Awards. Submissions are due December 1st, including submissions for the Alberta Book Prizes. The Kemosa Scholarship, in partnership, is due December 15, 2025. Please read the Awards Page: writersguild.ca/programs-ser...
The WGA needs your support! And best of all, it only takes a few seconds of your time.
We are competing to win funds for the Preservation of Culture: Multi-Lingual Writing Program through the Field Law: Community Funding Program.
Vote with us (no reg required)! www.fieldlaw.com/idea/preserv...
We are competing to win funds for the Preservation of Culture: Multi-Lingual Writing Program through the Field Law: Community Funding Program.
Vote with us (no reg required)! www.fieldlaw.com/idea/preserv...
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
The WGA needs your support! And best of all, it only takes a few seconds of your time.
We are competing to win funds for the Preservation of Culture: Multi-Lingual Writing Program through the Field Law: Community Funding Program.
Vote with us (no reg required)! www.fieldlaw.com/idea/preserv...
We are competing to win funds for the Preservation of Culture: Multi-Lingual Writing Program through the Field Law: Community Funding Program.
Vote with us (no reg required)! www.fieldlaw.com/idea/preserv...
As the first snow falls across Alberta, the WGA is excited to share all that is coming up next! Keep your pages dry and your hands warm in a cozy cafe or pub night, or pull out your all-weather pens for a workshop.
Learn more: www.writersguild.ca or check out our Linktree: linktr.ee/writersguildab
Learn more: www.writersguild.ca or check out our Linktree: linktr.ee/writersguildab
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
As the first snow falls across Alberta, the WGA is excited to share all that is coming up next! Keep your pages dry and your hands warm in a cozy cafe or pub night, or pull out your all-weather pens for a workshop.
Learn more: www.writersguild.ca or check out our Linktree: linktr.ee/writersguildab
Learn more: www.writersguild.ca or check out our Linktree: linktr.ee/writersguildab
Calgary! Join us for our next Poetry Parlour on November 18th, 2025. Open mic sign-up starts at 7PM MT, first come, first serve. We are excited to welcome the wonderful, funny, and sharp Tarini Fernando as our feature! Learn more about our feature here: writersguild.ca/poetry-parlo...
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Calgary! Join us for our next Poetry Parlour on November 18th, 2025. Open mic sign-up starts at 7PM MT, first come, first serve. We are excited to welcome the wonderful, funny, and sharp Tarini Fernando as our feature! Learn more about our feature here: writersguild.ca/poetry-parlo...
Do you disparage having to publicize your book?
Join us for our ticketed webinar next week: My Adventures in Book Publicity, presented by award-winning author Kathryn Mockler. Learn more and purchase a ticket here: writersguild.ca/tickets-avai...
Join us for our ticketed webinar next week: My Adventures in Book Publicity, presented by award-winning author Kathryn Mockler. Learn more and purchase a ticket here: writersguild.ca/tickets-avai...
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Do you disparage having to publicize your book?
Join us for our ticketed webinar next week: My Adventures in Book Publicity, presented by award-winning author Kathryn Mockler. Learn more and purchase a ticket here: writersguild.ca/tickets-avai...
Join us for our ticketed webinar next week: My Adventures in Book Publicity, presented by award-winning author Kathryn Mockler. Learn more and purchase a ticket here: writersguild.ca/tickets-avai...
Join us in Calgary on November 23rd from 1-4PM at cSPACE for the launch of our WordsWorth 2025 Summer Camper's Anthology! Alumni can sign up to read today. RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Details here: writersguild.ca/wordsworth-s...
November 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Join us in Calgary on November 23rd from 1-4PM at cSPACE for the launch of our WordsWorth 2025 Summer Camper's Anthology! Alumni can sign up to read today. RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Details here: writersguild.ca/wordsworth-s...
Registration for the WGA Spring Writing Retreat at Strawberry Creek is open now! Click here to register and learn more: writersguild.ca/strawberry-c...
November 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Registration for the WGA Spring Writing Retreat at Strawberry Creek is open now! Click here to register and learn more: writersguild.ca/strawberry-c...
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is excited to confirm that we will be hosting a self-directed writing retreat next spring in Strawberry Creek! Taking place April 22 - 26, 2026. Registration opens November 4th, 2025 at 10:00 AM. writersguild.ca/strawberry-c...
October 31, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is excited to confirm that we will be hosting a self-directed writing retreat next spring in Strawberry Creek! Taking place April 22 - 26, 2026. Registration opens November 4th, 2025 at 10:00 AM. writersguild.ca/strawberry-c...
Stephan V. Benediktson (June 22, 1933 – October 14, 2025)
We are sorry to learn that long-time supporter of the WGA, Stephan V. Benediktson, passed away October 14, 2025. Please visit Stephan’s obituary to learn more about his life and legacy: calgaryherald.remembering.ca/obituary/ste...
We are sorry to learn that long-time supporter of the WGA, Stephan V. Benediktson, passed away October 14, 2025. Please visit Stephan’s obituary to learn more about his life and legacy: calgaryherald.remembering.ca/obituary/ste...
October 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Stephan V. Benediktson (June 22, 1933 – October 14, 2025)
We are sorry to learn that long-time supporter of the WGA, Stephan V. Benediktson, passed away October 14, 2025. Please visit Stephan’s obituary to learn more about his life and legacy: calgaryherald.remembering.ca/obituary/ste...
We are sorry to learn that long-time supporter of the WGA, Stephan V. Benediktson, passed away October 14, 2025. Please visit Stephan’s obituary to learn more about his life and legacy: calgaryherald.remembering.ca/obituary/ste...
We have several opportunities to learn and share your work coming up in November with the WGA and our partners - almost all of which are free to attend!
Join us online and in-person.
www.writersguild.ca
Join us online and in-person.
www.writersguild.ca
October 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We have several opportunities to learn and share your work coming up in November with the WGA and our partners - almost all of which are free to attend!
Join us online and in-person.
www.writersguild.ca
Join us online and in-person.
www.writersguild.ca
Coming soon to a (kitchen and bar) near you, Edmonton!
Join us once more for our November Pub Night & Open Mic!
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MT
Rooster Bar and Kitchen
10732 82 Ave NW
Edmonton
FREE
Join us once more for our November Pub Night & Open Mic!
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MT
Rooster Bar and Kitchen
10732 82 Ave NW
Edmonton
FREE
October 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Coming soon to a (kitchen and bar) near you, Edmonton!
Join us once more for our November Pub Night & Open Mic!
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MT
Rooster Bar and Kitchen
10732 82 Ave NW
Edmonton
FREE
Join us once more for our November Pub Night & Open Mic!
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MT
Rooster Bar and Kitchen
10732 82 Ave NW
Edmonton
FREE
Calgary - join us this Saturday, October 25th, for our bi-monthly coffee and chat at rotating public libraries. Details below! And email us if you'd like to see a chat in your local library next.
writersguild.ca/coffee-chat-...
writersguild.ca/coffee-chat-...
October 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Calgary - join us this Saturday, October 25th, for our bi-monthly coffee and chat at rotating public libraries. Details below! And email us if you'd like to see a chat in your local library next.
writersguild.ca/coffee-chat-...
writersguild.ca/coffee-chat-...
Deadline Approaching! Mentor and Apprentice Applications are due October 24, 2025.
Call all emerging and professional writers in Alberta! We are looking for emerging writers & mentors. especially outside of Edmonton.
writersguild.ca/programs-ser...
Call all emerging and professional writers in Alberta! We are looking for emerging writers & mentors. especially outside of Edmonton.
writersguild.ca/programs-ser...
October 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Deadline Approaching! Mentor and Apprentice Applications are due October 24, 2025.
Call all emerging and professional writers in Alberta! We are looking for emerging writers & mentors. especially outside of Edmonton.
writersguild.ca/programs-ser...
Call all emerging and professional writers in Alberta! We are looking for emerging writers & mentors. especially outside of Edmonton.
writersguild.ca/programs-ser...
The Writers' Guild of Alberta will be back with out FREE panel series, Controversy @ Noon, on Wednesday, November 26th! This time our topic will be: The Things They Never Told Me About Publication...
Online!
REGISTRATION LINK: writersguild.ca/controversy-...
Online!
REGISTRATION LINK: writersguild.ca/controversy-...
October 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The Writers' Guild of Alberta will be back with out FREE panel series, Controversy @ Noon, on Wednesday, November 26th! This time our topic will be: The Things They Never Told Me About Publication...
Online!
REGISTRATION LINK: writersguild.ca/controversy-...
Online!
REGISTRATION LINK: writersguild.ca/controversy-...
Coming Up Next - Opportunities to connect and learn with writers in Alberta!
Check in here for new registration dates, information, and more, or visit www.writersguild.ca.
Check in here for new registration dates, information, and more, or visit www.writersguild.ca.
October 17, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Coming Up Next - Opportunities to connect and learn with writers in Alberta!
Check in here for new registration dates, information, and more, or visit www.writersguild.ca.
Check in here for new registration dates, information, and more, or visit www.writersguild.ca.
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta's 2 for 1 Webinar Bundle starts this Saturday, so get your tickets while you can. Our webinars will be facilitated by celebrated author Kathryn Mockler.
Details here: writersguild.ca/tickets-avai...
Details here: writersguild.ca/tickets-avai...
October 16, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta's 2 for 1 Webinar Bundle starts this Saturday, so get your tickets while you can. Our webinars will be facilitated by celebrated author Kathryn Mockler.
Details here: writersguild.ca/tickets-avai...
Details here: writersguild.ca/tickets-avai...
Hey Calgary! Join us for the launch of Emerging Writers' Cafe at The Bookshop at Esker.
November 20th, 2025 - writers 16+ are welcome!
November 20th, 2025 - writers 16+ are welcome!
October 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Hey Calgary! Join us for the launch of Emerging Writers' Cafe at The Bookshop at Esker.
November 20th, 2025 - writers 16+ are welcome!
November 20th, 2025 - writers 16+ are welcome!
Join the WGA for a free workshop next month at the Ortona Armoury! Facilitated by Daniel Poitras, we encourage writers to Work with the Abyss. Register ahead here. writersguild.ca/free-writing...
October 15, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Join the WGA for a free workshop next month at the Ortona Armoury! Facilitated by Daniel Poitras, we encourage writers to Work with the Abyss. Register ahead here. writersguild.ca/free-writing...
Coming up next at the Writers' Guild of Alberta!
Join us for our online learning opportunities as well as many of our in-person and free events, featuring opportunities to read and connect with other writers.
Please note that we will be closed on Monday, October 13th.
Join us for our online learning opportunities as well as many of our in-person and free events, featuring opportunities to read and connect with other writers.
Please note that we will be closed on Monday, October 13th.
October 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Coming up next at the Writers' Guild of Alberta!
Join us for our online learning opportunities as well as many of our in-person and free events, featuring opportunities to read and connect with other writers.
Please note that we will be closed on Monday, October 13th.
Join us for our online learning opportunities as well as many of our in-person and free events, featuring opportunities to read and connect with other writers.
Please note that we will be closed on Monday, October 13th.
October is Canadian Library Month, and we can't think of a better time for Albertans to show support to one of the many local branches! There are over 300 library service touch-points across Alberta, spread out over seven regions as well as Edmonton and Calgary. Check out a book today!
October 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
October is Canadian Library Month, and we can't think of a better time for Albertans to show support to one of the many local branches! There are over 300 library service touch-points across Alberta, spread out over seven regions as well as Edmonton and Calgary. Check out a book today!