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 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...

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 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

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

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-...

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...

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-...

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.

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...

Hey Calgary! Join us for the launch of Emerging Writers' Cafe at The Bookshop at Esker. 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...

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.

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!

The Writers’ Guild of Alberta and Nhung Tran-Davies are pleased to announce that the 9th Annual Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers Who Write is now open! First Place ($3000) Second Place ($2000) Third Place($1000) Deadline: Dec 15, 2025 writersguild.ca/programs-ser...

Office Closure: September 30th, 2025 The WGA offices will be closed tomorrow on September 30th, 2025. We will return to regular in-person and virtual hours on Wednesday, October 1st.

*Every September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The WGA would like to share a starting list of some of our favourite books by Indigenous authors in and around Alberta, and encourage our readers and writers to support our rich literary community. *Reposted with correction

There are still spots available for WGA members to consult with a Writer-in-Residence for free! Now open to ALL WGA members in any genre with a 10-15 page writing sample. Requests will close on September 30th, 2025. Register here: writersguild.ca/2025-regiona...

Join the Horizons Writers Circle in Edmonton for two FREE workshops this week: The Lost Art of Letter Writing & Writing Stories with Actual Texts and DMs writersguild.ca/horizons-wri...

Coming up at the Writers' Guild of Alberta - we'd love to see you in Lacombe at our first mid-way open mic, or catch folks at a workshop and webinar this fall! www.writersguild.ca

WGA Fall In-Person Office Hours (Edmonton) will be changing. If you have questions about award submissions or if you need to make an appointment for another time, please email us. New Fall Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM MT Friday - Sunday: Closed We are closed all Statutory Holidays

The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is excited to offer two ticketed online webinars this fall (October 18 and November 15) with celebrated author Kathryn Mockler for the price of one. Learn more and register here: writersguild.ca/tickets-avai...

The Writers' Guild of Alberta is providing free consultations with regional Writers-in-Residence for our members in under-served areas. Get one-on-one feedback on your writing by booking by September 30th, 2025. writersguild.ca/2025-regiona...

We are excited to announce that the Writers' Guild of Alberta is now accepting applications to our 2026 Mentorship program! Seven apprentices will be paired with mentors in any genre. Applications close October 24, 2025. Learn more: writersguild.ca/2026-mentors...

Although it is suspiciously warm outside, we are already halfway through September - and happy to pass along these great events that are still coming up with the Writers' Guild of Alberta! More details can be found at www.writersguild.ca.

Looking to sharpen craft skills? Take part in guided networking time? Grow your literary community? Pitch to an agent? Then be sure to Save the Date for the 2026 WGA Conference, featuring workshops, panels, networking, and more. The Conference will take place in Edmonton from June 6 - 7, 2026.

The Queer Writers' Collective is back on September 17th, 2025 in Edmonton at a new time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM MT at the Rooster Bar & Kitchen. Join us, and feel free to stick around for the WGA Pub Night to follow right after, with an open mic!

The WGA is happy to announce that we have six new Regional Writers-in-Residences for 2025! These writers are available to our members to review up to 15 pages of your work and meet virtually, with a priority given to members in those regions. Book today: writersguild.ca/2025-regiona...

The Stroll of Poets Festival Calgary starts tomorrow - please visit our website for a full schedule, and check out our highlight events if you are in the area! Visit writersguild.ca/stroll-of-po...

The WGA has many great September events coming up, including this weekend's Stroll of Poets Festival in Calgary and Write Nights in both Calgary and Edmonton for Under 30 Youth. At the end of the month we will be hosting a mic and meet-up in Lacombe. Join us and learn more on our website!

On August 28, an internal EPSB memo was leaked to the public. It contained the list of more than 200 books. The WGA's Board strongly urges both the Government of Alberta and EPSB to revisit and rescind their decisions and stand up for the democratic rights of all readers and writers.

The 2026 Writers' Guild of Alberta Literary Awards Submissions are now open! Writers from across Alberta and their publishers are invited to check out and submit to this year’s award categories. The deadline for submissions is December 1, 2025. writersguild.ca/2025-alberta...

Join us for another incredible FREE online panel! Controversy @ Noon: Trans Voices Magnified March 20, 12 – 1 PM What obstacles are trans writers facing today? How do you balance creativity and career when your very existence is seen as controversial? writersguild.ca/controversy-...

Controversy @ Noon: Extended Edition Ink Wars: Out With The Old And In With The New? March 27, 12 – 1:15 pm PWYC By capitalizing on the virality of views and clicks on social media platforms, do emerging playwrights and writers have more opportunity now? writersguild.ca/controversy-...

Storytelling to Inspire Social Change Workshop with Sally Njoroge March 13th, 2024, 7:00pm to 8:30pm at Alexandra Writers’ Centre In a world where social issues demand our attention and action, what is the role of writers as agents of change? Register online!! writersguild.ca/storytelling...

Fun new graphic, same great event! Come ready to mingle and network with the Calgary literary community at this FREE event. Our March event will involve collaborative story exercise facilitated by Nicole Roche. Monday, March 4th 2024, 6:00 – 9:00pm Prairie Dog Brewing, 105D 58th Ave SE, Calgary

Come and join us at this FREE event! Tuesday, March 5th, 6:30PM Rooster Kitchen Edmonton The WGA Mentorship Program and Horizons Program are two programs that can be pivotal in a writer’s development. Join us to celebrate these two great programs and more!

WESTWORD WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU WestWord invites members to answer the following:  Do you promote yourself and your books on social media and, if so, which platforms do you use? Please send your answers (100 words or less) to [email protected]. In the heading, write Question to Members.

SAVE THE DATE! Writing for Social Change coming at AWCS on February 27th. More details coming soon, but mark your calendars!