Canadian Authors Association - Alberta Branch

Something wicked this way comes! We're excited that @RandyCraigBooks will be joining us + @WritersGuildAB on Oct 25+26 for a discussion and workshop on crafting villians in mystery, thriller, horror, procedurals and more. It's a perfect Halloween activity! eventbrite.ca/e/drawing-the-…

This is your chance to join our friends from @WritersGuildAB and @CAAAlberta for a session on setting in your writing. Registration closes in a few days!

@KendrickDesiree @WritersGuildAB Hi! Not yet - I’ll be updating the website and making a public announcement this week!

@CAAAlberta @WritersGuildAB Has the WIR been announced? Didn’t see it on the website the last time I checked.

We're excited for our first event of the 2019-2020 season! Alison Clarke will be leading an exciting exploration of setting and creating vibrant worlds in your writing. There's still time to register and snag a spot! @WritersGuildAB buff.ly/2lIEnJm

Are you our next Writer in Residence? We're currently seeking applications for the 2019-2020 season! canauthorsalberta.ca/updates/2019/5…

Are you our next Writer in Residence? Applications for our 2019-2020 Writers in Residence are now open! buff.ly/2YTwVsO

Congratulations to @ButlerJenna for winning this year’s Exporting Alberta award for Magnetic North! Our runner up was @inkrayanne; second runner up was @paulettedube. We had incredible entries this year - Alberta is full of gifted writers!

Thank you @canauthors for recognizing my #novelinverse & naming it 1st runner-up for the Exporting Alberta Award! Huge congratulations to #JennaButler for taking home the award! @InannaPub

Want to learn more about the relationship between writing & activism? Adding power to your performance? Writing engaging flash fiction? Then attend @CAAAlberta's workshops on May 25 & learn from @kkowalch, @AnotherNisha & @bellyofawhale! Details here: canauthorsalberta.ca/events/2019/4/…

We're so excited to have Nisha Patel as one of our workshop leaders for the Exporting Alberta celebrations! She will be teaching attendees about poetry and performance - there's still time to register! buff.ly/2W2pa6n

YWCA Edmonton is looking for a grant writer - view the posting for additional details: buff.ly/2WgxgZa

In a very timely workshop, Kristine Kowalchuk will lead participants through a consideration of the relationship between writing and activism, and the power and risks and fears inherent in this relationship. buff.ly/2W2pa6n

Did you know that our workshop leader @AnotherNisha recently won the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam? Come learn about poetry and performance from the best during our Exporting Alberta celebration - more info and registration here: buff.ly/2W2pa6n

We're excited to have Kristine Kowalchuk leading a timely workshop during our Exporting Alberta celebrations - through exercises & discussion, participants will explore a consideration of the relationship between writing & activism. Info & registration: buff.ly/2W2pa6n

Have you written flash fiction lately? @bellyofawhale will be sharing some exercises and writing prompts from the world of flash fiction that can help you with sticking points in your writing - whether you're a flash fiction pro or a long form novelist. buff.ly/2W2pa6n

We're looking forward to our Exporting Alberta celebration on May 25! One of the fantastic workshops will be led by @AnotherNisha - we're excited to learn some of her advice about poetry & performance! Info and registration here: canauthorsalberta.ca/events/2019/4/…

#CanWrite19 from May 16-19. Check out this great lineup of presenters and events for CanWrite! 2019 from May 16-19. Register here: canadianauthors.org/national/event… …

The 2019 #ABLitAwards and the Robert Kroetsch City of Edmonton book prize shortlists are now out! Congratulations to all of this year’s finalists! Read the full announcement at: writersguild.ca/2019-alberta-l… @CalgaryArtsDev @artsedmonton @AFA1991 @CityofEdmonton

The BPAA is hiring a Project Assistant for a 14-week term over the summer! Applications are due by 12pm on April 22, and more information can be found here: bookpublishers.ab.ca/2019/03/28/now… #jobpostings #publishing

There’s still time to enter for a free registration for tomorrow’s workshop with @stonehousepbl, @stevensandor & @bellyofawhale! Just tweet us your fave self-editing trick!