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'Reading the Air' Poetrey Collection Launch Party

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Join us for the launch of Brenda Gunn's second poetry collection 'Reading the Air' on June 23, 2026.

DEADLINE: June 23, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Workshop: Why Newsletters Are Essential Tools for Artists & Writers

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In a one-hour workshop, newsletter expert Tim Querengesser will guide participants through the basics of newsletters and wow them with some stats that show their effectiveness.

DEADLINE: August 11, 2026 - 7:00 pm

Short & Sweet, Why Word-Economy Needs to be in Every Writer’s Toolkit

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Attendees will learn valuable techniques to convey powerful messages using minimal words, refining their writing for maximum effect.

DEADLINE: July 13, 2026 - 7:00 am

World Building Fun for Fiction Writing

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Delving into the art of worldbuilding, this session provides thought provoking questions to help writers construct compelling fictional worlds for their stories.

DEADLINE: June 15, 2026 - 7:00 pm

FREE Webinar: Intro to Hybrid Publishing & Wild Skies Press

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In this webinar, learn about the different publishing paths to propel your publishing career forward—including hybrid publishing.

DEADLINE: June 17, 2026 - 7:00 pm

YouthWrite Summer Camps in Calgary

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An unforgettable experience for creative youth, spending time with quality instructors and other talented peers discussing ideas and sharing their work.

DEADLINE: June 23, 2026 - 5:00 pm

AFA funded authors nominated for the 2026 Alberta Literary Awards

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Winners will be announced on June 5 in Edmonton.

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Indie Book Awards

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The largest international awards program for indie authors and independent publishers.

DEADLINE: February 12, 2027 - 5:00 pm

CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2027 Next Generation Short Story Awards

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A not-for-profit international awards program for authors of short stories

DEADLINE: February 25, 2027 - 5:00 pm

Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency 2027

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Banff Centre’s Futurisms Intensive Writing Residency provides writers space for the creative exploration of the future, from the fantastical, to the scientific, to the decolonial.

DEADLINE: August 19, 2026 - 5:00 pm