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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-l…

Calling all aspiring children's book writers & artists! The WGA will be offering a free workshop in Edmonton this April with local author and community leader Mila Philipzig. Registration is appreciated but walk-ins are welcome. See you there! Register: writersguild.ca/writing-worksh…

March 27, 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM MT Keyano College Clearwater Campus Elements Room 8115 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray Read Across Wood Buffalo Day: Celebrating Literacy, Reading, and Community takes place this week! Learn more at writersguild.ca/read-across-wo…

There are 74 Days until the WGA Conference: Building Craft and Community, so take advantage of early-bird and member pricing today! Today's Spotlight is on Titilope Sonuga's Session — Beyond the Algorithm: Audience Building As Relationship writersguild.ca/wga-2026-confe…

Today's WGA Conference Spotlight is on The Draft Room: Young and Emerging Writers’ Lounge hosted by Aubrianna Snow, chair of the Writers' Guild of Alberta's Youth Committee! This drop-in session offers a relaxed workspace for writers. writersguild.ca/wga-2026-confe…

There is much to look forward to at the Writers' Guild of Alberta over the next few months! While most of our events are free, tickets are available for our Conference, Camps, and Awards Gala. Volunteer at our Casino this summer to get free WGA membership! writersguild.ca

Horizons Writers' Circle returns with a double feature on April 8, 2026 in Edmonton! Horizons will be presenting alongside the Olive Poetry and Prose open mic. Horizons is excited to welcome Carley Lizotte and Marianela Adasme. writersguild.ca/horizons-featu…

The Writers' Guild is excited to present a special edition of our Poetry Parlour next month! Tuesday, April 21, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MT Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium #2110, 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SE Calgary FREE writersguild.ca/poetry-parlour…

There are 30 days left to get your early bird tickets to the WGA Conference 2026! Today's WGA Conference Spotlight is on long-time community member Minister Faust. Register today and get your tickets to take advantage of our early bird rate! writersguild.ca/wga-2026-confe…

The Writers' Guild of Alberta's next in-person Queer Writers' Collective Meetup is this Wednesday, March 18 in Edmonton from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at the Rooster Bar and Kitchen. Join us, and stay for the WGA Edmonton Pub Night afterwards! writersguild.ca/march-queer-wr…

Calling all current (and future) youth writers of Alberta! The WGA's annual WordsWorth summer sleep-away camp is now open for registration! The WordsWorth Youth Writing Residency is a five-day screen-free writing sleep-away camp. Learn more today: writersguild.ca/wordsworth

The Single Onion Calgary celebrates Indigenous poets with a special event curated by Alycia Two Bears & featuring poets Alanna Bluebird, Alyjah Ermine, and Daniel Poitras. March 19, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT Shelf Life Books 1302 4th Street SW Calgary writersguild.ca/single-onion-2…

The Writers' Guild of Alberta Board of Directors Statement: Current Provincial Order On Books in School Libraries. Read the full statement here: writersguild.ca/wga-board-stat…

The Calgary finalists of the W.O. Mitchell Book Prize will be reading from their nominated works at Shelf Life Books this April. April 8, 2026 7:00 PM MT Shelf Life Books Presented by the City of Calgary and the Writers’ Guild of Alberta.

Calgary, get ready for the next Speak Up YYC! Speak Up is a budding literary community, hosted by MelVee X. March 26, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM MT SAN<K>TJURI BUKS in Marlborough Mall Learn more about featured poet, Viraj Muthye: writersguild.ca/speak-up-yyc-c…

We are pleased to announce the winners of the 9th Kemosa Scholarship! First Place: Ôhô Maskihkiwiskew (Tanya Cardinal) Second Place: Chelsea Belcourt Third Place: Sandra Lamouche Honourable Mentions: Shelley Wiart and Shaylean Gladu Learn more here: writersguild.ca/winners-of-the…

There is still time to register for our free online Youth and Emerging Writers Write Night on this Monday, March 16! We will be opening up an online Zoom room where writers can connect and write together. Register in advance: writersguild.ca/write-night-fo…

Workshop: Stories from the Archives — Research for Fiction and Creative Non-Fiction Writers (June 7): Research makes scenes feel authentic. But how do you find the right material, keep it organized, and know when to stop digging and start writing?

Guided Networking — The Writing Life Support Group (June 6) & The Writers' Commons Coffee Club (June 7): Join writer and retreat leader, Carissa Halton, for a short, guided networking time. It’s an opportunity to meet other writers who feel your joy and pain.

Today's WGA Conference Spotlight is on local Edmonton writer Carissa Halton! Carissa will be running two guided networking sessions and one workshop during the Conference from June 6-7, 2026. Conference early bird rates are still in effect! Visit writersguild.ca/wga-2026-confe…

Our second Meet in the Middle open mic and gathering in Lacombe Alberta is coming up! This event is a collaboration between the Alexandra Writers' Centre Society and the WGA. April 12, 2026 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM MT Blindman Brewing 3413 53rd Ave Lacombe writersguild.ca/meet-in-the-mi…