The Writers' Guild of Alberta is a provincial arts service organization that represents both professional and emerging writers in Alberta.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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The Writers' Guild of Alberta is accepting nominations for the 2027 Golden Pen Award for lifetime achievement in the literary arts. WGA members may nominate a writer they believe is deserving by submitting a nomination letter and list of literary publications.
Nominated writers do not have to be WGA members, but should show a dedication to the Alberta writing community.
The 2027 Golden Pen Award is supported by longtime community member and former winner Aritha Van Herk.
Please nominate a writer today - nominations are due December 1, 2026 along with all other Alberta Literary Awards. Winners of the Alberta Literary Awards will be announced at the Gala in 2027.
writersguild.ca/awards
There's one week left to have your answer featured in our WGA members-only magazine, WestWord!
Deadline: November 6, 2026 for publication in WestWord Winter 2027 issue.
WestWord Magazine invites members to answer:
What books have you reread through the years? What makes you want to revisit these works?
Please send your answers (100 words or less) to Editor Raymond Gariepy at [email protected]. In the heading include: Question to Members
Now On Sunday! The WGA is excited to support the VERS/E Queer Poetry Open Mic. Join Edmonton queer writers on November 8 as VERS/E relocates to a weekend spot at Frank’s Community Pub.
November 8, 2026
6:00 PM MT Doors
6:30 PM MT Mic
Frank’s Community Pub
8815 99 St
Edmonton
GRIEFWAVE.com, a multimedia, web-based, extended elegy, was launched in February 2022. Reimer works at the intersections of the analog and the digital, challenging conventional responses to bodies, death, and capital.
Happening tonight, Calgary! The Speak Up YYC free open mic returns at a reasonable 5:30 PM with a special feature: Oma is Loud.
October 29, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM MT
SANTJURI BUKS in Marlborough Mall
Unit 34, 3800 Memorial Drive N.E
Calgary
About the Feature: Oma is Loud is the 2026 Canadian Poetry Slam Champion and 2026 winner of the Evaristo Prize for Poetry. She is a Poetry Translation Centre (UK) Undertow Fellow. Her poetry-theatre production Pretty Dangerous: Four Acts on Womanhood premiered at CPL.
Deadline Extended to Monday, November 2, 2026!
The WGA is looking for a Program & Fund Development Coordinator (Calgary, Full-Time).
Deadline (Extended): November 2, 2026
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Calgary (Hybrid)
Salary: $47,500
Apply at writersguild.ca
The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is grateful to our writing community for building a rich literary ecosystem that has championed imagination and ingenuity. But we would be wrong to leave out the equally important foundation of this community: our readers.
The 2028 Award prize for Best First Book is $2000.00, and will be open to all Albertan writers with a first new book of fiction or nonfiction published in 2027. Eligible writers may still enter additional Alberta Literary Awards as well.
The WGA is grateful for Jeff’s lifelong support of the literary arts, and are hoping to keep his legacy alive for years to come by additionally seeking further donations to the Award for the years ahead.
Donate today at writersguild.ca
CLOSING TOMORROW! The WGA is looking for a Program & Fund Development Coordinator (Calgary, Full-Time)!
Deadline: October 28, 2026
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Calgary (Hybrid)
Salary: $47,500 starter salary (includes benefits & vacation days)
Hours: 35 hours a week
The Coordinator primarily works remotely, but must be present in the Calgary & Alberta community for periodic events and programs. Benefits are provided after three months probation. Employees are responsible for thei transportation.
Please read the full job posting, qualifications, and details at: writersguild.ca and email [email protected] if you have any questions.