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Link to Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - Literary Arts Residencies (2024/25)

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - Literary Arts Residencies (2024/25)

Date: Dec 5, 2023

Banff Centre is excited to announce our new suite of Literary Arts residencies for 2024/2025.
Link to Dave Williamson National Short Story Competition

Dave Williamson National Short Story Competition

Date: Dec 4, 2023

The Dave Williamson National Short Story Competition is now open!

Deadline: Mar 1, 2024 - 11:45 pm

Link to Seeking BIPOC Mentees For Horizons Writers' Circle - A free Mentorship Opportunity

Seeking BIPOC Mentees For Horizons Writers' Circle - A free Mentorship Opportunity

Date: Dec 4, 2023

The Writers' Guild of Alberta is seeking BIPOC mentees for the Horizons Writers' Circle. FREE for mentees. Runs Jan-May ‘24. Apply by December 15.

Deadline: Dec 15, 2023 - 11:45 pm

Link to Online grants for writers

Online grants for writers

Date: Oct 19, 2023

Join Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) literary consultant Brenda Hennig for this online grant writing presentation.

Deadline: Feb 2, 2024 - 12:00 pm