About The Writers Guild of Alberta: Benefits of joining the WGA

Your membership in the WGA offers you reduced rates in a number of valuable programs, access to information useful to writers (including market information), the chance to connect with and be a part of Alberta’s dynamic literary community, and the opportunity to contribute to the efforts of an important arts advocacy organization.

For your membership fee, you will receive:

• One-year subscription to WestWord - the Guild's bi-monthly magazine containing articles of interest to writers and listings of markets, contests, awards and events
• Access to the Manuscript Reading Service
• Support information from office staff to help you meet your writing goals
• Opportunities to connect with other writers
• Weekly electronic news bulletins (WriteClick) providing up-to-date information on writers' markets, news and events
• Access to the member only section of the WGA website, including a listing in the online member directory, access to the electronic WriteClick and WestWord Archives, and access to the online discussion boards.
• Reduced rates for retreats, workshops, conferences and youth programs
• Opportunity to advertise your book in the annual Holiday Book Flyer in WestWord
• Free entrance to monthly WGA events in Edmonton and Calgary
• Information about planning WGA events in your community through the Guild-to-Go program
  

Membership rate is $70 per year or $40 per year for seniors (60+) or students. Membership is open to all writers resident or formerly resident in Alberta. To join, please contact the WGA  office or join online.