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.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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To all of our youth writers looking to firm up their summer plans - WordsWorth Youth Writing Residency dates are now available for July 2026, and registration will open on March 16, 2026! Check back as we continue to plan for an exciting summer once more. writersguild.ca/programs-services/wordsworth
February 5, 2026 at 12:44 AM
To all of our youth writers looking to firm up their summer plans - WordsWorth Youth Writing Residency dates are now available for July 2026, and registration will open on March 16, 2026! Check back as we continue to plan for an exciting summer once more. writersguild.ca/programs-services/wordsworth
We have a special Black History Month celebration for our next Connections Brewing night, ft. Priscille Bukasa and a Black Writers Open Mic, where Black writers will be invited to share their work, or readers can share the works from their favourite Black writers! Tuesday, February 10th, 2026.
February 3, 2026 at 12:02 AM
We have a special Black History Month celebration for our next Connections Brewing night, ft. Priscille Bukasa and a Black Writers Open Mic, where Black writers will be invited to share their work, or readers can share the works from their favourite Black writers! Tuesday, February 10th, 2026.
Edmonton, the Olive's February Poetry and Prose Open mic will feature two local poets: Nisha Patel & Matthew James Weigel! Join us on February 11th and as always, a chapbook will be available on a first-come first-serve basis.
February 2, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Edmonton, the Olive's February Poetry and Prose Open mic will feature two local poets: Nisha Patel & Matthew James Weigel! Join us on February 11th and as always, a chapbook will be available on a first-come first-serve basis.
Join us in Lethbridge on February 8, 2026 for an in-person talk with author Lee Kvern - on Sh*t That Got Me Published!
Details: writersguild.ca/sht-that-got...
Details: writersguild.ca/sht-that-got...
January 30, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Join us in Lethbridge on February 8, 2026 for an in-person talk with author Lee Kvern - on Sh*t That Got Me Published!
Details: writersguild.ca/sht-that-got...
Details: writersguild.ca/sht-that-got...
Alberta writers, we'd love to see you around the province this month! We also have our first Controversy @ Noon panel online if you'd like to stay cozy or tune in from afar. Details on each event are on our website at writersguild.ca
January 28, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Alberta writers, we'd love to see you around the province this month! We also have our first Controversy @ Noon panel online if you'd like to stay cozy or tune in from afar. Details on each event are on our website at writersguild.ca
Join the Writers' Guild for our first online panel of 2026: Controversy @ Noon: Are Children’s Writers the Ultimate Freedom Fighters? Learn more and register: writersguild.ca/controversy-noon-are-childrens-writers-the-ultimate-freedom-fighters-online
January 26, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Join the Writers' Guild for our first online panel of 2026: Controversy @ Noon: Are Children’s Writers the Ultimate Freedom Fighters? Learn more and register: writersguild.ca/controversy-noon-are-childrens-writers-the-ultimate-freedom-fighters-online
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!
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!
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...
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...
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...