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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 14h

The Writers' Guild of Alberta is excited to announce that we are hiring a Program & Fund Development Coordinator (Calgary, Full-Time)!

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 19h

Calgary, we hope to see you at Connections Brewing for another pub night. This month we will be featuring a mini horror-writing workshop with Calgary’s own Amy LeBlanc! October 13, 2026 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT Last Best Brewing & Distilling (Upstairs in the dining room) 607 – 11th Ave SW Calgary

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

There's a lot coming up at the Writers' Guild of Alberta! Take a look and more details are always available at writersguild.ca

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Join us for a free monthly open mic with Speak Up YYC! Next month's feature is 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

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Edmonton, our October Queer Writers' Collective Meeting will be back as usual on the third Wednesday of the month. The Queer Writers' Collective Meeting will be followed by the WGA's monthly Edmonton pub night at 7:00 PM MT.

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Edmonton, October's next pub night will feature a spooky Halloween theme: Unrequited Love! October 21, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT Open Mic Sign-Up at 6:45 PM MT Rooster Bar & Kitchen 10732 82 Ave (Whyte Ave) Edmonton

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Felice Cafe has announced a permanent shut down and the VERS/E Queer Poetry Open Mic will be moving temporarily. The new venue for tonight's Open Mic will be at the Fringe Grounds Cafe, Edmonton. Details below!

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

An atmospheric evening of poetry, storytelling and live cello, arriving just in time for Halloween! October 28, 2026 Doors: 6:30 PM MT Show: 7:00 PM MT cSpace Marda Loop Theatre (First Floor) 1721 29 Ave SW Calgary Tickets: Entry by donation here (suggested donation $20)

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

WESTWORD MAGAZINE WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU! 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?

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The Olive Poetry & Prose Open Mic is back next week! October’s reading will feature Edmonton’s own Eldritch monster, Premee Mohamed 👻🧪💀 October 14, 2026 7:00 PM MT Rooster Kitchen & Bar 10732 82 Ave (Whyte Ave) Free to Attend

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Calgary, we will see you for another Connections Brewing Pub Night next week! October 13, 2026 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT Last Best Brewing & Distilling (Upstairs in the dining room) 607 – 11th Ave SW Calgary

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Single Onion continues its fall season with four excellent poets: Kathryn MacDonald, Carley Mayson, Uche Umerzurike, and Anna Veprinska. October 15, 2026 7:00 PM MT Shelf Life Books 1302 4 St SW Calgary

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Calgary, we are partnering to present you with an atmospheric evening of poetry, storytelling and live cello, arriving just in time for Halloween! October 28, 2026 Doors: 6:30 PM MT Show: 7:00 PM MT cSpace Marda Loop Theatre (First Floor) 1721 29 Ave SW Calgary

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

As we come up to the end of the week, the WGA would like to remind folks that the Kemosa Scholarship will be open to submissions until December 1, 2026. The power of referral is instrumental - please encourage an eligible Albertan writer in your life who could benefit from the support.

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Writers, we will see you in Lacombe this weekend! Our October Meet in the Middle takes place THIS Sunday afternoon, and we hope to see folks around the region join us before the snow settles in! October 4, 2026 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM MT Blindman Brewing 3413 53rd Ave Lacombe

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Applications are now open for the Writers' Guild of Alberta 2027 Mentorship Program! Deadline: October 23, 2026 at 4:30 PM MT (late applications will not be permitted).

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

WESTWORD MAGAZINE WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU! Deadline: November 6, 2026 for publication in WestWord Winter 2027 issue. WestWord Magazine, the Writers' Guild of Alberta's member-exclusive quarterly lit mag, invites members to answer the following:

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The WGA wants to close our Reading List recs today with a variety of nonfiction titles by Indigenous Canadian writers in 2026. This genre is expansive and we hope that you have the time to explore the range of stories, memoir, history, and essays this year.

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Writers' Guild of Alberta seeks to celebrate and support writers in all genres through our programming and resources. Today we are sharing some more of our most anticipated reads and favourite poetry and children's books by Indigenous Canadian writers in 2026.

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The Writers' Guild of Alberta is excited to be a part of a vibrant literary community. Today we are sharing some of the new titles in Indigenous writing across Canada, starting with some of our favourite (and forthcoming) fiction books of 2026!

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Coming up next at the Writers' Guild of Alberta: pub nights, meetups, and more! Check out writersguild.ca for details.

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The WGA will be closed on September 30, 2026. We will return to office on October 1, 2026. Please send any inquiries in the meantime to mail@writersguild.ab.ca and we will get back to you when we return. Our full list of events and information is available on our website at writersguild.ca.

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who registered for the Writers' Guild of Alberta Memoir Intensive this November. Registration is now FULL!

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Join your fellow Alberta Writers for our next Meet in the Middle open mic and gathering in Lacombe, Alberta! We will have some snacks available and time to listen to other writers, catch up, and gather before the winter sets in. We are excited to be featuring Hilary Faktor and Aldona Dziedziejko!

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

The Writers’ Guild of Alberta is pleased to announce that the 10th Annual Kemosa Scholarship for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Mothers Who Write is now open!

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Join Edmonton queer writers on the first Wednesday of every month, September through April, at Felice Cafe. Doors & open mic sign-up start at 6:00 PM MT, and poetry starts at 6:30 PM MT. October’s feature is Teren Hazzard!

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Writers, there is only ONE spot left in our 2-day in-person memoir intensive in Edmonton this fall! Register now to snag your spot in our limited cohort.

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Calgary, we will see you for another Connections Brewing Pub Night next month! October 13, 2026 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT Last Best Brewing & Distilling (Upstairs in the dining room) 607 – 11th Ave SW Calgary

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thanks to everyone who tuned in to yesterday's Controversy @ Noon Panel on Literary Merit! Our replay is now available on our YouTube channel, where you can also listen in as an audio-only podcast episode. writersguild.ca

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Reminder: There are about 9 weeks left to submit to the Alberta Literary Awards. Do you have a book or a published work that you want to enter? Then all submissions to the Alberta Literary Awards are due on December 1, 2026.

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Tomorrow! Join the Single Onion #222 with four featured readers to kick off the fall season: Herbert Poll Gutiérrez, Richard Harrison, Jaspreet Singh, and Zuleiha Yusuf! September 24, 2026 7:00 PM MT Shelf Life Books 1302 4 St SW Calgary

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We are only two days away from the next Speak Up YYC Open Mic & Feature. This month, we will be welcoming Gee to the stage! September 24, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM MT SANTJURI BUKS in Marlborough Mall Unit 34, 3800 Memorial Drive N.E Calgary

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Tomorrow, the WGA's signature online series, Controversy @ Noon, is here to answer burgeoning questions in the writing community around Literary Merit! Join us for this FREE online panel at noon. September 23, 2026 12:00 PM MT – 1:00 PM MT Online (Zoom) Registration is required.

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Thank you to all the writers who joined us for last week's pub night & open mic! October's next pub night will feature a spooky Halloween theme: Unrequited Love! October 21, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT Open Mic Sign-Up at 6:45 PM MT Rooster Bar & Kitchen 10732 82 Ave (Whyte Ave) Edmonton

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

*There are only TWO spots left in our November 2-Day Memoir Intensive!* oin celebrated local author William Thompson in a small group as we delve into memoir! November 7, 2026 (1:30 PM – 4:30 PM MT) & November 21, 2026 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM MT) In-Person Percy Page Centre 11759 Groat RD NW Edmonton

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who made it out to this weekend's festival! The Writers' Guild of Alberta has many more opportunities to connect this fall, so we encourage you to take a look at what is Coming Up Next! Full details can always be found at writersguild.ca.

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

We are on Day 4 of the 2026 Stroll of Poets Festival with Wise Women: Magic Words and Little Red Reading House! Be sure to stop by, hear new and old readers alike, and support poetry in the community.

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We are on Day 3 of the 2026 Stroll of Poets Festival with Wise Women: Magic Words and Little Red Reading House! There is still plenty going on for the next two days, and as a reminder, access to Inglewood will be restored (to normal amounts of construction) after 11:30 AM today.

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE STROLL OF POETS FESTIVAL 2026 REGARDING LIMITED ROAD ACCESS IN INGLEWOOD On SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 from 6:30 AM TO 11:30 AM MST, road access to Inglewood will be limited during the running of a marathon.

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Poets, there are two spots available at this Sunday's Open Mic at Rosso at Calgary's Stoll of Poets Festival 2026! Snag a spot to read your work with a cohort of writers. We promise the coffee is good and company is even better!

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Calgary, we are kicking off the Stroll of Poets Festival 2026 TONIGHT! Event: Festival Kick-Off! Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM MT The Collectors’ Gallery of Art 1332 9th Ave SE

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

DEADLINE: TOMORROW! September 18, 2026 The Writers' Guild of Alberta is looking for literary community members to be a part of this year's Alberta Literary Awards Juries! We have several categories where we need YOU to dedicate your time and care to help celebrate Albertan authors.

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Do you like having important information in very tiny text? Then the WGA has your back! You can download a one-page schedule for the Calgary Stroll of Poets Festival 2026 on our website now, save this post, or pick up a brochure in person at your first event to go screen-free.

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Writers' Guild of Alberta @writersguildab.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Poets in Calgary, we are only one day away from the start of the 3rd Annual Stroll of Poets Festival!

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