Author Talk and Workshop with Sharon Hamilton

On Saturday, September 19 at 10:30AM, Sharon Hamilton, Past President of MWG, will be hosting an Author Talk & Workshop event at the Dauphin Public Library. The workshop is free and drop-ins are welcome, but you may register in advance with Culture Days. Sponsored by the Manitoba Arts Council.

Book Chat with Harriet Zaidman

Please join us on Zoom for a free Book Chat with Harriet Zaidman presenting her new book What Friends Are For, on Wednesday, September 9 at 7PM. Harriet Zaidman is an award-winning author based in Winnipeg. Her latest novel, “What Friends Are For”, tells an important and controversial story. To join us, please email us at .

Beyond Boundaries 2026

Beyond Boundaries 2026 is now available. The Beyond Boundaries book series features the winning stories and honourable mentions from The Dave Williamson Annual Short Story Competition.

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It’s Renewal Time!

July 1 is the start of a whole new year at MWG, so don’t forget to renew your membership. There are so many exciting benefits and lots of new things going on!

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Hey writers! Join our monthly coffeehouse-style chat for writers at 7pm the first Thursday each month on Zoom. This is a FREE event. All genres and experience levels are welcome. Guild membership is not a requirement. Email  to register.

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August 10, 2026

Book Chat with Harriet Zaidman

Please join us on Zoom for a Book Chat with Harriet Zaidman presenting her new book What Friends Are For, on Wednesday, September 9 at 7PM. Harriet Zaidman is an award-winning author based in Winnipeg. She writes historical fiction with stories ranging from the Winnipeg General Strike to the outbreak of polio in the 50’s. Her latest novel, “What Friends Are For”, tells an important and controversial story. “It’s set in 1983. Dr. Henry Morgantaler, …

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August 28, 2026

MWG Youth Program is Ready To Go!

Manitoba Writers’ Guild Youth Program teaches creative writing technique and promotes creative community through monthly virtual Classes, Presentations by professional writers and Peer Review sessions for young writers aged 13-19. From September to May, students prepare creative pieces to submit to our annual Youth Anthology which is printed and launched in June. Creative writing is an important tool of communication and expression to connect with others and ourselves. The skills developed as writers will be …

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