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.
Please join host Ashley Frerichs for the next Calgary Coffee & Chat, a place for YYC writers to get together and gab about all things writing!
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM MT
Fish Creek Library
11161 Bonaventure Dr SE
3rd Floor Program Room
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM MT
Fish Creek Library
11161 Bonaventure Dr SE
3rd Floor Program Room
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Please join host Ashley Frerichs for the next Calgary Coffee & Chat, a place for YYC writers to get together and gab about all things writing!
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM MT
Fish Creek Library
11161 Bonaventure Dr SE
3rd Floor Program Room
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM MT
Fish Creek Library
11161 Bonaventure Dr SE
3rd Floor Program Room
Publication is often the goal for most writers, and our November Controversy @ Noon panel will delve into the things we aren’t told as writers before publication, the things that come during and after, and things that don’t always happen . . . Register now: writersguild.ca/controversy-...
November 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Publication is often the goal for most writers, and our November Controversy @ Noon panel will delve into the things we aren’t told as writers before publication, the things that come during and after, and things that don’t always happen . . . Register now: writersguild.ca/controversy-...
There is only ONE WEEK left to apply to the Alberta Literary Awards - open to Alberta writers
and their publishers in a variety of genres, categories, and publication status.
The deadline for submissions is December 1, 2025. Please visit the writersguild.ca.
and their publishers in a variety of genres, categories, and publication status.
The deadline for submissions is December 1, 2025. Please visit the writersguild.ca.
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 AM
There is only ONE WEEK left to apply to the Alberta Literary Awards - open to Alberta writers
and their publishers in a variety of genres, categories, and publication status.
The deadline for submissions is December 1, 2025. Please visit the writersguild.ca.
and their publishers in a variety of genres, categories, and publication status.
The deadline for submissions is December 1, 2025. Please visit the writersguild.ca.
Coming up soon in Edmonton: The Olive Reading Series Poetry Night! Funded in partnership with the Writers' Guild of Alberta.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
7:00 PM MT
Rooster Bar & Kitchen
10732 Whyte Ave (82 Ave)
The Olive is wrapping up 2025 with two features and an open mic once more!
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
7:00 PM MT
Rooster Bar & Kitchen
10732 Whyte Ave (82 Ave)
The Olive is wrapping up 2025 with two features and an open mic once more!
November 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Coming up soon in Edmonton: The Olive Reading Series Poetry Night! Funded in partnership with the Writers' Guild of Alberta.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
7:00 PM MT
Rooster Bar & Kitchen
10732 Whyte Ave (82 Ave)
The Olive is wrapping up 2025 with two features and an open mic once more!
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
7:00 PM MT
Rooster Bar & Kitchen
10732 Whyte Ave (82 Ave)
The Olive is wrapping up 2025 with two features and an open mic once more!
As the days grow ever darker, we'd love for you to tune and join us! Awards deadlines are approaching, and two online events are free and open to registration now.
We also have TWO holiday parties planned - and as always, year-end donations are highly appreciated.
www.writersguild.ca
We also have TWO holiday parties planned - and as always, year-end donations are highly appreciated.
www.writersguild.ca
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
As the days grow ever darker, we'd love for you to tune and join us! Awards deadlines are approaching, and two online events are free and open to registration now.
We also have TWO holiday parties planned - and as always, year-end donations are highly appreciated.
www.writersguild.ca
We also have TWO holiday parties planned - and as always, year-end donations are highly appreciated.
www.writersguild.ca
Edmonton's last Pub Night for 2025 will take place on December 17, 2025.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT
Rooster Bar & Kitchen
10732 Whyte Ave
Free!
Snacks will be provided
We welcome any and all charitable donations as well to help support the WGA and keep events accessible for years to come.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT
Rooster Bar & Kitchen
10732 Whyte Ave
Free!
Snacks will be provided
We welcome any and all charitable donations as well to help support the WGA and keep events accessible for years to come.
November 21, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Edmonton's last Pub Night for 2025 will take place on December 17, 2025.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT
Rooster Bar & Kitchen
10732 Whyte Ave
Free!
Snacks will be provided
We welcome any and all charitable donations as well to help support the WGA and keep events accessible for years to come.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT
Rooster Bar & Kitchen
10732 Whyte Ave
Free!
Snacks will be provided
We welcome any and all charitable donations as well to help support the WGA and keep events accessible for years to come.
We are less than ONE WEEK away from our online panel on The Things They Never Told Me About Publication... Controversy @ Noon is our signature free panel series, all available during your lunch hour. Register to receive the link - a recording will also be available.
writersguild.ca/controversy-...
writersguild.ca/controversy-...
November 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM
We are less than ONE WEEK away from our online panel on The Things They Never Told Me About Publication... Controversy @ Noon is our signature free panel series, all available during your lunch hour. Register to receive the link - a recording will also be available.
writersguild.ca/controversy-...
writersguild.ca/controversy-...
The WGA is hiring!
Position: WordsWorth Director, Writers' Guild of Alberta
Contract Term: Starting immediately – August 31, 2026
Contract Remuneration: $15,400
Application Deadline: December 3, 2025
Please read all the details on our website or through this link: writersguild.ca/we-are-hirin...
Position: WordsWorth Director, Writers' Guild of Alberta
Contract Term: Starting immediately – August 31, 2026
Contract Remuneration: $15,400
Application Deadline: December 3, 2025
Please read all the details on our website or through this link: writersguild.ca/we-are-hirin...
November 19, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The WGA is hiring!
Position: WordsWorth Director, Writers' Guild of Alberta
Contract Term: Starting immediately – August 31, 2026
Contract Remuneration: $15,400
Application Deadline: December 3, 2025
Please read all the details on our website or through this link: writersguild.ca/we-are-hirin...
Position: WordsWorth Director, Writers' Guild of Alberta
Contract Term: Starting immediately – August 31, 2026
Contract Remuneration: $15,400
Application Deadline: December 3, 2025
Please read all the details on our website or through this link: writersguild.ca/we-are-hirin...
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
As always, open mic sign ups are at the door to read. First-come-first-serve.
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MT
Rooster Bar and Kitchen
10732 82 Ave NW
Edmonton
FREE
As always, open mic sign ups are at the door to read. First-come-first-serve.
November 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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
As always, open mic sign ups are at the door to read. First-come-first-serve.
Wednesday, November 19th, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MT
Rooster Bar and Kitchen
10732 82 Ave NW
Edmonton
FREE
As always, open mic sign ups are at the door to read. First-come-first-serve.
Notice of Cancellation:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2025 WordsWorth Summer Campers' Anthology Launch event in Calgary has been cancelled.
We will be notifying registered participants and plan to send all anthologies by mail.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2025 WordsWorth Summer Campers' Anthology Launch event in Calgary has been cancelled.
We will be notifying registered participants and plan to send all anthologies by mail.
November 17, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Notice of Cancellation:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2025 WordsWorth Summer Campers' Anthology Launch event in Calgary has been cancelled.
We will be notifying registered participants and plan to send all anthologies by mail.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2025 WordsWorth Summer Campers' Anthology Launch event in Calgary has been cancelled.
We will be notifying registered participants and plan to send all anthologies by mail.
Calgary, we can't wait to see you tomorrow at Pachamama's Soul Flavour Emporium for November's Poetry Parlour, featuring Tarini Fernando!
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MT
Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium
FREE
writersguild.ca/poetry-parlo...
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MT
Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium
FREE
writersguild.ca/poetry-parlo...
November 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Calgary, we can't wait to see you tomorrow at Pachamama's Soul Flavour Emporium for November's Poetry Parlour, featuring Tarini Fernando!
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MT
Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium
FREE
writersguild.ca/poetry-parlo...
Tuesday, November 18th, 2025
7:00 PM – 9:15 PM MT
Pachamama Soul Flavour Emporium
FREE
writersguild.ca/poetry-parlo...
There is still time to cast your vote for free - help the WGA support a new program for writers through voting for our entry to the Field Law Community Fund contest! Best of all it only takes a few seconds.
Voting Closes November 22, 2025.
Link in Bio: www.fieldlaw.com/idea/preserv...
Voting Closes November 22, 2025.
Link in Bio: www.fieldlaw.com/idea/preserv...
November 16, 2025 at 11:51 PM
There is still time to cast your vote for free - help the WGA support a new program for writers through voting for our entry to the Field Law Community Fund contest! Best of all it only takes a few seconds.
Voting Closes November 22, 2025.
Link in Bio: www.fieldlaw.com/idea/preserv...
Voting Closes November 22, 2025.
Link in Bio: www.fieldlaw.com/idea/preserv...
❄️We have a jam-packed November on offer for writers of all levels, including opportunities to read, share, and learn.
All of our events and details are on our website and available at our link in bio. Stay warm!❄️
www.writersguild.ca
All of our events and details are on our website and available at our link in bio. Stay warm!❄️
www.writersguild.ca
November 15, 2025 at 5:01 PM
❄️We have a jam-packed November on offer for writers of all levels, including opportunities to read, share, and learn.
All of our events and details are on our website and available at our link in bio. Stay warm!❄️
www.writersguild.ca
All of our events and details are on our website and available at our link in bio. Stay warm!❄️
www.writersguild.ca
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.
writersguild.ca
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 [email protected] if you have any questions.
Monday – Thursday
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Excluding Statutory Holidays
Please email [email protected] 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 [email protected] if you have any questions.
Monday – Thursday
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Excluding Statutory Holidays
Please email [email protected] 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.…
writersguild.ca
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...