Saskatchewan Writers Guild

12/05/2025

Build the foundation of your literary career with this practical, two-hour online workshop designed for emerging writers with Sabrina Spenser Smith. We’ll break down the many paths for gaining experience beyond publication—editing, teaching, readings, mentorships, grants, community work and more. You’ll also learn how to craft a clear, compelling literary CV that reflects your strengths and ambitions.

After the session, participants may submit their CV for individualized feedback from Sabrina. Leave with a sense of direction, concrete next steps and a CV that truly represents your growing practice.

January 16, 6:30-8:30pm via Zoom.

$30.00 for members
$50.00 for non-members

Register here: https://skwriter.com/events-and-workshops/crafting-your-literary-career-path-with-sabrina-spenser-smith



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12/05/2025

Join us on December 8 for another write-in!

The usual, 7:00-9:00 drop in period via Zoom. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tQmn6EFFTsWWtAaNIiO4mw

We hope you come write with us. We've been told it's a great way to prioritize your writing for a couple hours. :)



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12/04/2025

As part of Common Weal Community Arts' Respond to Racism program, Common Weal Arts are launching a new multi-phase project titled “Creating Shared Futures” exploring Indigenous–Black relations through theatre. From January to March 2026, participants will engage in hands-on workshops led by nationally and internationally recognized artists - focusing on ethical relation-making, power play, site-specific performance, and collaborative creation.

Supported by the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild, On Cue Performance Hub, and Buffalo People Arts Institute, the program includes playwriting intensives, dramaturgy, and mentorship to help artists grow and thrive. Successful applicants receive a $1000 honorarium.

Join us in building a more diverse, inclusive theatre ecosystem. Learn more and apply here: https://forms.gle/bLm7H1WWKGhA9M54A

No prior theatre experience is required.

A public information session will be offered on December 11th at 4 pm on Zoom. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Savannah at [email protected].



This project is funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Government of Canada.

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11/28/2025

Prioritize your writing and join us for the Virtual Facilitated Retreat! This retreat is perfect for all writers—beginner, emerging, or established—who would like to dive deeply into their writing for a few days. Open to anyone in Canada!

We are hosting our Virtual Facilitated Retreat via Zoom from February 5-8, 2026. Apply by January 8 for a spot. There are only 10 spots available, so apply soon! David Ly is our Virtual Writer in Residence, and he's BRILLIANT so you'll want to work with him!

Fee details: $200.

For more information and application guidelines, visit our website here: https://skwriter.com/events-and-workshops/call-for-2026-virtual-facilitated-retreat-application
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11/27/2025

Join us on December 8 for another write-in!

The usual, 7:00-9:00 drop in period via Zoom. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tQmn6EFFTsWWtAaNIiO4mw

We hope you come write with us. We've been told it's a great way to prioritize your writing for a couple hours. :)



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11/22/2025

The SWG is now accepting applications for the February 2026 Winter Writers Retreat held at St. Peter’s Abbey in Muenster, SK, from February 13-27, 2026.

Our Writers Retreat is for practicing writers from Saskatchewan and other parts of Canada. Please note that this retreat does not include teaching or workshopping: it is a space where established and practicing writers of all genres are expected to work independently. Writers can choose to attend 1 or 2 weeks of retreat. Spaces are limited.

More information can be found on our website: https://skwriter.com/events-and-workshops/call-for-applications--winter-2026-writers-retreat

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11/21/2025

Submissions are now accepted for Windscript Volume 42, the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild’s magazine of high school writing. This magazine publishes poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.

Please note that as in all writing competitions, these guidelines are important and must be followed in order for a submission to be accepted.

Writers selected for publication will go through an editing process with the editor(s) and will receive payment at the standard SWG rates, as well as 2 complimentary copies of Windscript.

Teachers, encourage your students to apply!

Deadline: December 11 (midnight).

Submission guidelines here: https://skwriter.com/events-and-workshops/windscript-vol-42-call-for-submissions

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Submissions are now accepted for Windscript Volume 42, the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild’s magazine of high school writing. This magazine…

11/21/2025

"Your Authentic Poetic Voice" is a beginner-friendly workshop for writers who dare to be the undeniable speakers of their poems. In the first part, we will engage with memory-based writing prompts that urge us to tell narratives only our voices can tell. In the second half, we will participate in exercises that encourage us to evolve our “performance voice” by leaning into our natural storytelling qualities. Bring a poem of your choosing, and we’ll explore strategies you can use to build a performance that is authentic to you and your work.

Join us on Tues. Dec. 9 from 6:30-8:30 (SK time) via Zoom for this workshop with Lucia De Luca!

Registration Deadline: December 2, 2025 - 11:59pm. Register here: https://skwriter.com/events-and-workshops/your-authentic-poetic-voice-with-lucia-de-luca

Prices: $20.00 for SWG members or $40.00 for non-members.



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11/20/2025

Our next Penned Up write in is on November 24 at 7pm! We hope you come write with us. We've been told it's a great way to prioritize your writing for a couple hours. :)

To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CGlg2apSQsKP7xZOoUj9mQ

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11/19/2025

Support the Heartbeat of Saskatchewan's Literary Scene ❤

The Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate are Ambassadors for writing in general and poetry in particular. Your gift helps the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild nurture creativity, enabling workshops and offering resources for poets across our province. Each donation allows voices to be heard and the spirit of our literary arts to grow. We warmly appreciate your commitment to ensuring our Poet Laureate Program (the longest running of its kind in Canada) and our Youth Poet Laureate program, carry on and thrive.

How your contribution helps:
❤Celebrates the spirit of the people of Saskatchewan through the literary arts;
❤Raises the profile of poets in Saskatchewan;
❤Elevates writing as a vocation; and
❤Promotes awareness of the power of poetry and the spoken word.

Donate between Nov 6-27 here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/honouring-saskatchewan-poets-and-poetry-community

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11/19/2025

Join us at the Bushwakker Writer’s Corner 8th Edition Author Reading, where we celebrate the talents of local authors Bruce Rice, Iryn Tushabe, Melanie Schnell, Michael Trussler, and Suzy Krause. This event is hosted by local author Shane Arbuthnott. Bushwakker will have local food, drinks, and a special dessert for sale while we make ourselves cozy in the year-round Writer’s Corner found near the back of the brewpub.

Saturday November 22, 3:00-4:00PM at Bushwakker Brewpub (2206 Dewdney Ave, Regina, SK).

This event is in partnership with Bushwakker Brewpub. This event is in-person only and will not be livestreamed or recorded. For more information visit our website: https://skwriter.com/events-and-workshops/bushwakker-writers-corner-8th-edition-author-reading



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11/18/2025

TONIGHT!!!! Join us for an evening honouring the legacy of the labour movement in Saskatchewan and the poetry of the working class with Medrie Purdham and Barb Byers. 7:00 pm at The Artesian!

Labour history and the arts have long gone hand in hand. From the early voices of workers and organizers to contemporary reflections on life and work, poetry has helped shape and tell the story of the labour movement.

For more information, visit: https://skwriter.com/events-and-workshops/working-verse-a-workers-celebration-event

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