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.
There are still bursaries available to Drink the Wild Air, our youth-writing weekend camp coming up soon! Bursaries are available on a first-come first-serve basis. DTWA takes place this March over a weekend, inviting campers to write and share together. writersguild.ca/drink-the-wi...
January 25, 2026 at 12:16 AM
There are still bursaries available to Drink the Wild Air, our youth-writing weekend camp coming up soon! Bursaries are available on a first-come first-serve basis. DTWA takes place this March over a weekend, inviting campers to write and share together. writersguild.ca/drink-the-wi...
Calgary, get your tastebuds (and earbuds) ready! Join host Ashley Frerichs for the next edition of Poetry Parlour! In February, to celebrate Black History Month, we’re excited to feature soulful rapper and poet Polo Sho! Learn more at writersguild.ca
January 23, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Calgary, get your tastebuds (and earbuds) ready! Join host Ashley Frerichs for the next edition of Poetry Parlour! In February, to celebrate Black History Month, we’re excited to feature soulful rapper and poet Polo Sho! Learn more at writersguild.ca
Calgary, come celebrate Black History Month at Connections Pub Night - with a wonderful guest feature and a Black writers' open mic. Learn more on our website - writersguild.ca
January 22, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Calgary, come celebrate Black History Month at Connections Pub Night - with a wonderful guest feature and a Black writers' open mic. Learn more on our website - writersguild.ca
Red Deer, see you February 14th!
Join us as we hear from Writer-in-Residence Kimmy Beach as she reads from A Liverpool Echo and answers audience questions.
writersguild.ca/a-liverpool-...
Join us as we hear from Writer-in-Residence Kimmy Beach as she reads from A Liverpool Echo and answers audience questions.
writersguild.ca/a-liverpool-...
January 22, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Red Deer, see you February 14th!
Join us as we hear from Writer-in-Residence Kimmy Beach as she reads from A Liverpool Echo and answers audience questions.
writersguild.ca/a-liverpool-...
Join us as we hear from Writer-in-Residence Kimmy Beach as she reads from A Liverpool Echo and answers audience questions.
writersguild.ca/a-liverpool-...
Lethbridge, see you February 8th for an author talk and Q&A with Regional Writer-in-Residence, Lee Kvern!
Sunday, February 8, 2026
1:30 PM MT
Lethbridge Public Library
810 5th Ave S
Lethbridge
writersguild.ca/sht-that-got-me-published-with-regional-writer-in-residence-lee-kvern-lethbridge
Sunday, February 8, 2026
1:30 PM MT
Lethbridge Public Library
810 5th Ave S
Lethbridge
writersguild.ca/sht-that-got-me-published-with-regional-writer-in-residence-lee-kvern-lethbridge
January 20, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Lethbridge, see you February 8th for an author talk and Q&A with Regional Writer-in-Residence, Lee Kvern!
Sunday, February 8, 2026
1:30 PM MT
Lethbridge Public Library
810 5th Ave S
Lethbridge
writersguild.ca/sht-that-got-me-published-with-regional-writer-in-residence-lee-kvern-lethbridge
Sunday, February 8, 2026
1:30 PM MT
Lethbridge Public Library
810 5th Ave S
Lethbridge
writersguild.ca/sht-that-got-me-published-with-regional-writer-in-residence-lee-kvern-lethbridge
Join us in Calgary on February 23, 2026 for Freedom to Read week for our panel and banned books Open Mic! This event is in partnership with the Writers' Union of Canada. You can learn more here: writersguild.ca/freedom-to-read-panel-banned-books-open-mic-calgary/
January 20, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Join us in Calgary on February 23, 2026 for Freedom to Read week for our panel and banned books Open Mic! This event is in partnership with the Writers' Union of Canada. You can learn more here: writersguild.ca/freedom-to-read-panel-banned-books-open-mic-calgary/
Edmonton, see you this week at the Writers' Guild Pub Night & Open Mic! As usual, our pub night starts right after the Queer Writers' Collective meeting, so hang around or come early if you are interested in meeting fellow writers!
January 19, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Edmonton, see you this week at the Writers' Guild Pub Night & Open Mic! As usual, our pub night starts right after the Queer Writers' Collective meeting, so hang around or come early if you are interested in meeting fellow writers!
WestWord would like to hear from you!
The WGA invites members to answer a question for the Spring 2026 Issue:
What else do you do outside of your writing hours (raising a family, elder care, hobbies) and does it help or hinder your writing?
Send your response: writersguild.ca/westword-wan...
The WGA invites members to answer a question for the Spring 2026 Issue:
What else do you do outside of your writing hours (raising a family, elder care, hobbies) and does it help or hinder your writing?
Send your response: writersguild.ca/westword-wan...
WESTWORD WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU!
WestWord invites members to answer the following:
writersguild.ca
January 15, 2026 at 11:21 PM
WestWord would like to hear from you!
The WGA invites members to answer a question for the Spring 2026 Issue:
What else do you do outside of your writing hours (raising a family, elder care, hobbies) and does it help or hinder your writing?
Send your response: writersguild.ca/westword-wan...
The WGA invites members to answer a question for the Spring 2026 Issue:
What else do you do outside of your writing hours (raising a family, elder care, hobbies) and does it help or hinder your writing?
Send your response: writersguild.ca/westword-wan...
Join host Ashley Frerichs for the last Poetry Parlour of 2025! Open mic sign-up starts at 7pm. There are limited slots available and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. In January, we’re featuring the amazing Skylar Kay! writersguild.ca
January 12, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Join host Ashley Frerichs for the last Poetry Parlour of 2025! Open mic sign-up starts at 7pm. There are limited slots available and will be filled on a first come, first served basis. In January, we’re featuring the amazing Skylar Kay! writersguild.ca
The Horizons Writers Circle is excited to present an Open Mic for all writers in the Edmonton area – with two special guest features! January 29, 2026 from 6PM – 8PM MT at Paper Birch Books. Learn more at writersguild.ca
January 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The Horizons Writers Circle is excited to present an Open Mic for all writers in the Edmonton area – with two special guest features! January 29, 2026 from 6PM – 8PM MT at Paper Birch Books. Learn more at writersguild.ca
There are SEVEN WEEKS LEFT to register for our youth weekend writing camp, Drink the Wild Air! We will be out at Camp Kanniwin from March 13-15th for a weekend of learning, connecting, and sharing--all in a beautiful setting by Sylvan Lake, all for $240. More info:
writersguild.ca/drink-the-wild-air
writersguild.ca/drink-the-wild-air
January 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
There are SEVEN WEEKS LEFT to register for our youth weekend writing camp, Drink the Wild Air! We will be out at Camp Kanniwin from March 13-15th for a weekend of learning, connecting, and sharing--all in a beautiful setting by Sylvan Lake, all for $240. More info:
writersguild.ca/drink-the-wild-air
writersguild.ca/drink-the-wild-air
Calgary, remember to come kick off the new year with the literary community! Join the Alexandra Writers' Centre and the Writers' Guild of Alberta for this monthly event. This month's theme is UN-Resolutions! Tell us what resolutions you will NOT be making this year!
writersguild.ca
writersguild.ca
January 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Calgary, remember to come kick off the new year with the literary community! Join the Alexandra Writers' Centre and the Writers' Guild of Alberta for this monthly event. This month's theme is UN-Resolutions! Tell us what resolutions you will NOT be making this year!
writersguild.ca
writersguild.ca
Join us on January 21st for the Edmonton Pub Night & Open Mic! And stop by early to join the Queer Writers' Collective at 5:30PM as we brainstorm our writing goals for the year! writersguild.ca
January 8, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Join us on January 21st for the Edmonton Pub Night & Open Mic! And stop by early to join the Queer Writers' Collective at 5:30PM as we brainstorm our writing goals for the year! writersguild.ca
The WGA is excited to share our January events in Calgary and Edmonton. Join us for open mics, featured readings, and opportunities to connect in 2026! writersguild.ca
January 6, 2026 at 11:41 PM
The WGA is excited to share our January events in Calgary and Edmonton. Join us for open mics, featured readings, and opportunities to connect in 2026! writersguild.ca
For one last Tuesday, all donations made to the WGA will be TRIPLED and MATCHED by local
writer Scott Saxberg! Make your final donations of the year by December 31st, 2025 to have it count towards your 2025 Charitable Tax Receipt!
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writer Scott Saxberg! Make your final donations of the year by December 31st, 2025 to have it count towards your 2025 Charitable Tax Receipt!
www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...
December 31, 2025 at 1:30 AM
For one last Tuesday, all donations made to the WGA will be TRIPLED and MATCHED by local
writer Scott Saxberg! Make your final donations of the year by December 31st, 2025 to have it count towards your 2025 Charitable Tax Receipt!
www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...
writer Scott Saxberg! Make your final donations of the year by December 31st, 2025 to have it count towards your 2025 Charitable Tax Receipt!
www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...
There are three days left to support the WGA in our goal to become sustainable while still striving for accessibility and excellence.
Donate today, and all donations made this week will be TRIPLED and MATCHED. Donate today: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...
Donate today, and all donations made this week will be TRIPLED and MATCHED. Donate today: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...
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December 30, 2025 at 2:16 AM
There are three days left to support the WGA in our goal to become sustainable while still striving for accessibility and excellence.
Donate today, and all donations made this week will be TRIPLED and MATCHED. Donate today: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...
Donate today, and all donations made this week will be TRIPLED and MATCHED. Donate today: www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...
The Writers' Guild needs your support! In a time of uncertainty and fragility in the arts we need local communities of writers, listeners, and readers more than ever!
www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-writers-guild-of-alberta/campaign/matching-campaign-2025/
www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-writers-guild-of-alberta/campaign/matching-campaign-2025/
December 27, 2025 at 12:53 AM
The Writers' Guild needs your support! In a time of uncertainty and fragility in the arts we need local communities of writers, listeners, and readers more than ever!
www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-writers-guild-of-alberta/campaign/matching-campaign-2025/
www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/the-writers-guild-of-alberta/campaign/matching-campaign-2025/
We're less than one month away from the
first Poetry Parlour of 2026! Mark your calendars once
more, Calgary!
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MT
Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium
2110, 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SE
Calgary
FREE
first Poetry Parlour of 2026! Mark your calendars once
more, Calgary!
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MT
Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium
2110, 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SE
Calgary
FREE
December 22, 2025 at 2:15 AM
We're less than one month away from the
first Poetry Parlour of 2026! Mark your calendars once
more, Calgary!
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MT
Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium
2110, 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SE
Calgary
FREE
first Poetry Parlour of 2026! Mark your calendars once
more, Calgary!
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MT
Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium
2110, 380 Canyon Meadows Drive SE
Calgary
FREE
Calgary, remember to come kick off the new year with the literary community!
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT
Last Best Brewing & Distilling*
607 – 11th Ave SW
Calgary
writersguild.ca/connections-...
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT
Last Best Brewing & Distilling*
607 – 11th Ave SW
Calgary
writersguild.ca/connections-...
December 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Calgary, remember to come kick off the new year with the literary community!
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT
Last Best Brewing & Distilling*
607 – 11th Ave SW
Calgary
writersguild.ca/connections-...
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT
Last Best Brewing & Distilling*
607 – 11th Ave SW
Calgary
writersguild.ca/connections-...
The Horizons Writers Circle is excited to present an Open Mic for all writers in the area – with two special guest features!
Join us January 29, 2026! And Register here:
writersguild.ca/open-mic-hos...
Join us January 29, 2026! And Register here:
writersguild.ca/open-mic-hos...
December 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The Horizons Writers Circle is excited to present an Open Mic for all writers in the area – with two special guest features!
Join us January 29, 2026! And Register here:
writersguild.ca/open-mic-hos...
Join us January 29, 2026! And Register here:
writersguild.ca/open-mic-hos...
The WGA Offices will be closed from December 18th - January 5th, 2026. After that, staff will be in planning and development for the new year from January 5th - 9th, 2026, and will be limited in email responses.
Please send any questions to [email protected].
Please send any questions to [email protected].
December 18, 2025 at 7:07 PM
The WGA Offices will be closed from December 18th - January 5th, 2026. After that, staff will be in planning and development for the new year from January 5th - 9th, 2026, and will be limited in email responses.
Please send any questions to [email protected].
Please send any questions to [email protected].
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is excited to announce the keynote speakers for our 2026 Conference, taking place in Edmonton from June 6th – 7th, 2026.
We will be welcoming Francine Cunningham and Richard Harrison on Saturday and Sunday!
Save the date!
writersguild.ca
We will be welcoming Francine Cunningham and Richard Harrison on Saturday and Sunday!
Save the date!
writersguild.ca
December 17, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is excited to announce the keynote speakers for our 2026 Conference, taking place in Edmonton from June 6th – 7th, 2026.
We will be welcoming Francine Cunningham and Richard Harrison on Saturday and Sunday!
Save the date!
writersguild.ca
We will be welcoming Francine Cunningham and Richard Harrison on Saturday and Sunday!
Save the date!
writersguild.ca
The WGA is happy to announce that the Mentors and Mentees for our 2026 Mentorship cohort have now been selected! Thank you to everyone who applied. You can learn more about the participants and their genres here:
writersguild.ca/2026-mentors...
writersguild.ca/2026-mentors...
December 16, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The WGA is happy to announce that the Mentors and Mentees for our 2026 Mentorship cohort have now been selected! Thank you to everyone who applied. You can learn more about the participants and their genres here:
writersguild.ca/2026-mentors...
writersguild.ca/2026-mentors...
Calgary, cozy up tomorrow at our final Poetry Parlour of the 2025 year!
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MT
Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium
Open mic sign up starts at 7pm.
writersguild.ca
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MT
Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium
Open mic sign up starts at 7pm.
writersguild.ca
December 16, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Calgary, cozy up tomorrow at our final Poetry Parlour of the 2025 year!
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MT
Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium
Open mic sign up starts at 7pm.
writersguild.ca
Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MT
Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium
Open mic sign up starts at 7pm.
writersguild.ca
To our community of Indigenous mothers who write - there is one day left to apply to the Kemosa Scholarship with a cover letter and writing sample! No letter of reference is required.
More details, including information on last year's winners, can be found at:
writersguild.ca/programs-ser...
More details, including information on last year's winners, can be found at:
writersguild.ca/programs-ser...
December 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
To our community of Indigenous mothers who write - there is one day left to apply to the Kemosa Scholarship with a cover letter and writing sample! No letter of reference is required.
More details, including information on last year's winners, can be found at:
writersguild.ca/programs-ser...
More details, including information on last year's winners, can be found at:
writersguild.ca/programs-ser...