https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/torchlight-testimonies-stories-of-gods-faithfulness This anthology is a collection of autobiographical stories that illustrate God's faithfulness. All proceeds go to 'Voice of the Martyrs', an organization that requests prayer for Christians in other countries experiencing persecution such as the kidnapping that took place in Nigeria.  Three vignettes from my life are in here along with several others from a writing cohort I... https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/contemporary-christian-fiction-award 'Rainbow Baby: Unravelled by Loss' won the category for contemporary fiction. You might ask what the Word Awards are. Here is the definition from their website.   "The Word Awards were established to encourage the pursuit of excellence in the art, craft, practice and ministry of writing and help to raise the profile of Canadian writers who are Christian."   During... https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/ai-is-making-publishing-scams Over the past weeks and months, more AI scams have been directed towards writers. The Writers' Guild of Canada has published an article with information, Please visit https://writersunion.ca/news/ai-is-making-publishing-scams-more-sophisticated to stay informed. https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/backhand-slice-in-memoriam-for-scott-gregory-miller In our primes (i.e. before the age of 60), Scott and I played countless games of tennis at which he beat me 95% of the time. We began playing in Saskatoon, where we both lived at the time. I can’t remember how or why we started our tennis sessions because I had no idea of how the game was played. But how hard could it be? You knocked a ball over a net with a racket, trying to... https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/support-the-heartbeat-of-saskatchewans-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... https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/announcement-of-david-ly-virtual-writer-in-residence-for-the-virtual-facilitated-retreat   The SWG is pleased to announce David Ly as our Virtual Writer-in-Residence for our Virtual Facilitated Retreat, happening on February 5-8, 2026   David Ly is the author of Mythical Man (Anstruther Books, 2020) and Dream of Me as Water (Anstruther Books, 2022), both short-listed for ReLit Poetry Awards, and the fantasy novel Not All Dragons (Poplar... https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/gold-and-bronze-winner-in-the-global-book-awards-2025 Exciting news! Silisia Dances Toward Her Dream has won two honours at the Global Book Awards 2025.   Gold – Teen & Young Adult: Body, Mind & Spirit Bronze – Children’s Inspirational Books   This story encourages young readers to never give up on their dreams — even when mistakes, challenges, and doubts arise. With family support, perseverance, and a... https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/submissions-open-for-blood-tree-literature-issue-16 Submissions to Blood Tree Literature Issue 16 are now open!   This unthemed issue seeks hybrid writing, poetry, short fiction, and short creative nonfiction. We've also launched a submission form for Contributor Book Reviews. We favor lyrical pieces that do not withhold depth or resonance. With that in mind, submit to us your best, the box under your bed marked UNSHARABLE, the orphan... https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/connie-gault-receives-the-2025-cheryl-and-henry-kloppenburg-award-for-literary-excellence The Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild congratulates Connie Gault on receiving the 2025 Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence   The Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild is proud to announce that the winner of the 2025 Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence is Connie Gault.  The award honours a Saskatchewan writer who has written a substantial body... https://skwriter.com/about-swg/news/announcement-of-spring-editors-volume-15 The Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild is pleased to announce spring Volume 15’s editors:  Ashleigh Mattern (Managing & Prose editor) and Kim Mannix (Associate Poetry editor).   Ashleigh Mattern has been working as a professional writer and editor since 2007. Born and raised in Saskatoon, she published her first novel Magicked Born in 2023, and she is the co-owner of Vireo...