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Alexandra Writers' Centre
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  • About
    • The History
    • The Mission
    • The Team
    • Board of Directors >
      • Meet our Board of Directors
      • AWCS Staff / Board Hub
    • Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
    • Our Donors and Sponsors
    • Contact
  • What We Offer
    • The Sabon Literary Salon
    • In Person Schedule & Events Calendar
    • Courses
    • Workshops
    • Featured Events
    • The AWCS Community
    • Programs & Services
    • When Words Collide 2025
    • Corporate Programming
    • Youth Programs
    • Books, Gifts and More...
  • Members
    • Membership
    • Free or Low-Cost Programs & Drop Ins for Members
    • J Michael Fay Subsidy Program
    • Resources for Writers
    • Book Your Space
    • AWCS Library Loans Form
    • Member Showcase >
      • Many Voices Winners
      • A Poem a Day
      • Two Truths and a Lie
MEMBERSHIP
The Alexandra Writers Centre Society (AWCS) offers a wide variety of programs and services for writers of all skill levels. Many programs are free for members or at a discount. Our membership is annual. It starts from the month you join and will be valid for 12 months thereafter.

Instant discounts - Member discounts are automatically applied upon purchase of a membership. You can register for classes as a member at the same time of purchasing a membership. You do not have to wait for confirmation.

ADULT MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
  • 25% Discount on courses and workshops - ONLINE and IN PERSON programming.
  • Annual Writer in Residence Program - get a free manuscript consultation or talk about the writing life with an experienced writer.
  • Free drop-in programs - online and in person - Lit Lunches, Free Fall Fridays, Weekly Write-In, Write Now, Roundtables in memoir, fiction and poetry.
  • Manuscript Review Service - under services
  • Author Development Program - under services
  • Guest Speakers/Author Events/Social Events
  • Author Support Program - see bottom of page.
  • Come and write in our Literary Salon or host your own critique group - contact us for more details or to book a time.

​YOUTH MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
  • 25% discount on clubs, courses, workshops, and camps.
  • A Frozen Frog Wand – a virtual wand that allows you to bring a friend to three different club or class meetings, or an event before the frog thaws and hops off. (workshops and camps excluded)
  • Free admission to our centre for drop in programs such as critique groups, readings, social events, or just come to write during open writing times.
  • The ability to take part in volunteer and leadership opportunities as well as occasional options to work with the larger creative community on bigger projects – a great way to flesh out that resume!
  • Be the first to know about new and exciting programming including special presentations and feature workshops through our email newsletters.
  • 25% discount on Manuscript Review Service
  • One free manuscript consultation with our Writer in Residence 
ADULT MEMBERSHIP
​$80
SENIOR MEMBERSHIP 60+ ​
​$60
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
​(POST SECONDARY)
$60
YOUTH MEMBERSHIP
​(UNDER 18)
$60
Other Services for Members
Author Support Program – This service is available to members after five consecutive years of membership. Whether you have a book launch coming up, a reading, or want to self-publish, AWCS can help. We can provide a venue for your launch (if space allows), or offer up to $500 to support your launch or other publishing endeavours. This is available once per 5 years and membership must be ongoing. 
Have a book launch coming up, a reading, want to self-publish. AWCS can help. All you need to do is apply. Please contact Robin van Eck [email protected] for more information.
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Alexandra Writers' Centre Society
460, 1721, 29th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2T 6T7


403.264.4730
General Inquiries: [email protected]
  • Home
  • About
    • The History
    • The Mission
    • The Team
    • Board of Directors >
      • Meet our Board of Directors
      • AWCS Staff / Board Hub
    • Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
    • Our Donors and Sponsors
    • Contact
  • What We Offer
    • The Sabon Literary Salon
    • In Person Schedule & Events Calendar
    • Courses
    • Workshops
    • Featured Events
    • The AWCS Community
    • Programs & Services
    • When Words Collide 2025
    • Corporate Programming
    • Youth Programs
    • Books, Gifts and More...
  • Members
    • Membership
    • Free or Low-Cost Programs & Drop Ins for Members
    • J Michael Fay Subsidy Program
    • Resources for Writers
    • Book Your Space
    • AWCS Library Loans Form
    • Member Showcase >
      • Many Voices Winners
      • A Poem a Day
      • Two Truths and a Lie