We believe that it is important to stay connected within the writing community, not just at MacEwan! This list will be ever-growing, so check in every so often for new listings. Leave a comment if you have a favourite we should add!

Upcoming:

SEPT 10: Olive Reading Series | Rooster Bar & Kitchen @ 7 PM

• A free open mic night for poetry and prose.
• Every attendee will be entered into a door prize draw!
• Learn more here.

SEPT 17: WGA Pub Night | Rooster Bar & Kitchen @ 7 PM

• A free social event for writers to share their work.
• Open mic slots available: first come, first served. 
• Learn more here.

P.S. WGA student memberships are free! 

SEPT 18: Visiting Author Series – Featuring Aaron Kreuter | MacEwan University, Rm 7-277 @ 12:30 – 1:50 PM

• Catch a live reading and Q&A with this award winning author.
• Aaron’s academic work explores contemporary Jewish fiction, Israel/Palestine, settler colonialism, and diaspora.
• Learn more here.

OCT 2: Book Launch: Premee Mohamed | Audreys Books @ 7 – 8:30 PM

• Join celebrated local author Premee Mohamed for the launch of the third book in the popular “Annual Migration of Clouds” series!
• Set against the backdrop of climate apocalypse in Alberta, The First Thousand Trees will be the stunning conclusion to the series.
• Learn more here.

EVERY WED & THURS: Writing Community Drop-In | Writing Centre (Rm 6-202) @ 9 – 11 AM (Wed), 4 – 6 PM (Thurs)

• Beginning on September 17.
• Get cozy with a coffee or tea, enjoy friendly writing-focused conversation with peer Writing Consultants (including Bolo execs!), or find a cozy spot for focused writing time.
• Both creative and academic writing are welcome.