Who We Are

The Writers Foundation of Strathcona County (WFSC) was incorporated in March 2005 and celebrated its 5 year anniversary in April 2010 with a writer's conference that featured all the quality aspects of its former Writer's Series Workshops. The conference was well attended and post-conference reviews indicated the event was a success in that it encompassed participant's writing interests by providing varied workshops, valuable one-on-one sessions with published authors, and considerable opportunity for connection and networking with local vendors, authors, and writing organizations.

As we come upon our 6th anniversary in 2011, we are as just as committed to the local community literary cause and passionate for the writer and their words. Over the past six years, the WFSC focused its efforts on gaining public exposure while continuing to support its own members and community writers. Registered as a non-profit society in the Province of Alberta, the elected volunteer Board of Directors manages the business of writing within the guidelines of its by-laws, policies and procedures.

Our mandate is simple: provide support for writers, any age, any stage of their writing career. This simple but focused directive keeps the WFSC on track every year allowing the group to contribute back to the community in whatever way possible. Membership fees cover the basic operating and administration costs which include maintaining our popular WFSC web site. Fundraising efforts organized by volunteers from the WFSC and sponsorship and/or grant monies are invested in programs and services open to not only our members but the community at large. The WFSC proudly sponsors aspiring, qualified (Strathcona County based) young writers to writing-based camps hosted by the Writers Guild of Alberta. It is our intent to establish a young writer's group and encourage their participation in our organization to ensure perpetuity.   

The WFSC is limited only by the level of its volunteer commitment: as we grow so will opportunities for our groups, our members and the community. We continue to hone our craft, encourage new members, promote cultural and creative diversity - we have many avenues yet to explore. 

Over the years, the WFSC developed partnerships with other community organizations and respects the place we hold within our community. The Strathcona County Library, the Arts and Culture Council of Strathcona County, the Strathcona County Museum & Archives and Strathcona County Recreation Parks and Culture all support and promote a vibrant arts & culture community... a community of which we are proud to be a part.

For our current WFSC information brochure click HERE

To become a member of the WFSC please review the Member Guidelines HERE and download the appropriate membership application - you can also join online using the "Become a Member" icon at the top righ hand side of this page.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011 - 2012