For all members: This link will open a copy of the 2017 Governance Manual. You will be able to print or save when it opens in your browser. MWG Governance2017

The Art and Craft of Writing Family Stories with Lorri Neilsen Glenn. Family stories appear in a wealth of forms – as poems, essays, memoir, postcard stories, plays and more. (And we know short stories and novels often include family stories re-imagined). This workshop will explore the many ways we can craft our family and ancestral … Read more

A Blue Pencil Session with Gretchen Derige has been arranged for Sunday, November 26 from 2-4 pm. We can take 6 participants so please contact the Guild office to reserve your spot (204-944-8013). Participants should email (manitobawritersguild3@gmail.com) up to 10 pages of fiction you would like critiqued at least a week before the session, so … Read more

We have a list of the current board members here. The MWG is seeking a volunteer to take over the Financial Chair’s position. This person does not necessarily need to be a member, but they must have the skills this positions requires. Please contact any board member, call or email the office if you are … Read more

The Manitoba Arts Council will be taking over the Public Reading Grant Program. See details here.

Please note: we do not currently have any staff members, and the office is open thanks to our volunteers. If you would like to help keep the office available to members, please call or drop an email. Tuesday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Wednesday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Friday 10:00 am: – 2:00 pm … Read more

We have successfully gained access to the original MWG website, and have moved it to a Manitoba server. Kudos to the old host, BlackSun hosting in Saskatchewan. Their support staff was great through the whole process, even though they were helping us leave. And big thanks to Rod Salm (https://winnmarketing.ca/), our new host, for giving … Read more