https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/announcement-of-2026-city-of-regina-writing-award The Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2026 City of Regina Writing Award is Medrie Purdham for her poetry collection “The Solve”.   This year’s runners-up are Keegan Grandel for their poetry collection “Lineage” and Carla Harris for their poetry collection “The Accumulation of Waiting”.   Our... https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/virtual-bottle-drive-with-us Did you know you can donate to the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild through SARCAN’s Drop and Go program? Now you can do good for both the planet and your favourite non-profit!   How to Use SARCAN Drop & Go   When you return your recycling to SARCAN, you can choose to have your deposit donated to the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild.   Visit your local SARCAN... https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/the-write-things-podcast---episode-six A new episode of the Write Things Podcast is out!   Fifteen writers from the Winter season of the Write Things Community are sharing their work. Fifteen voices, fifteen stories, fifteen glimpses into what it looks like when writers show up and put words on the page.   Hit play and see what moves you. Listen Here.   Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and... https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/6-week-online-writing-workshop Build Momentum in Your Writing This Spring Presented by: Trevor Martens, I Help You Write Things   A 6-week online writing workshop designed for writers who want accountability, creative momentum, and genuinely helpful feedback. This intimate workshop includes six live Zoom sessions, guided writing exercises, craft lessons, and a supportive community of fellow writers. Group size is capped... https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/published-speechless-a-mothers-memoir-of-caregiving-by-kathleen-knapp New book published March 1, 2026 - Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738135489   Synopsis: “Speechless - A Mother’s Memoir of Caregiving” is a poignant memoir about a mother's journey as the caregiver of a multiply handicapped son. Through the challenges of raising him, she discovers her true identity as a woman of faith and learns to navigate... https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/craig-silliphants-new-documentary-how-chee-screens-thursday-april-2nd-at-the-broadway-theatre-in-saskatoon Local Documentary HOW CHEE! Screens at The Broadway Theatre April 2nd   SASKATOON, SK — A cringe-worthy TV commercial that Saskatonians have never quite forgotten is finally getting the full story it deserves.   How Chee! is a one-hour documentary from Saskatchewan writer and storyteller, Craig Silliphant. It will screen on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the... https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/submissions-for-blood-tree-literatures-issue-17-contest-the-climate-issue-open-april-2026 Submissions to the Blood Tree Literature Issue 17 contest "The Climate Issue" will be open from April 2-30, 2026!   Prizes: 1st Place - $75 USD, 2nd Place - $50 USD, 3rd Place $25 USD, Honourable Mentions - $10-20 USD per our standard honorariums   The Climate Issue, July 2026   Earth is in a climate crisis – literal climate, political climate, literary... https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/the-wolves-are-coming THE WOLVES are coming.   The cover is here, the manuscript is progressing through its final stages, and we are only a couple of months away from release.   Did you know that May 2026 has two full moons? A rare occurrence! The Wolves will emerge in the month of the 'dual moons'!   Find out more: https://keithmleonard.com https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/the-write-things-community---registration-now-open Where Serious Writers Get Real Support   Most writers don't need more time — they need the right support. The Write Things Community is an online space for fiction and personal story writers who are ready to commit to the work. Get consistent, thoughtful feedback on your writing from genuine peers who care. Work directly with a professional teacher & writing coach to... https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/grow-it-forward-2026-kicks-off-today Today, we kick off our annual spring fundraising campaign, Grow it Forward! Every dollar raised from this campaign during March 9-27, 2026, goes directly towards supporting writers in need.   Donation link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/grow-it-forward--2026-2   The SWG is committed to providing financial aid to writers facing hardships. We offer assistance in...