A Guide to Creative Writing in Ottawa (as of May 16, 2020)
A Guide to Creative Writing in Ottawa Draft dated – May 16, 2020 Note that due to the Covid-19 lockdown academic courses and in-person workshops may not be currently available. Individual Editors Conyer Clayton https://www.conyerclayton.com/ (poetry) Kate Heartfield https://heartfieldfiction.com/ (fiction) rob mclennan http://robmclennan.blogspot.com/2014/07/robs-ongoing-editing-service-poetry.html Pearl Pirie http://pearlpirie.com http://pearlpirie.com/resources/studio-nouveau/ (poetry) online classes once or twice a year, possibly 3 sets in October, 2 sets in February. Timm Holmes http://www.timmholmes.com/ Young storytellers aged 5 to 12 - Start A Story Workshop (storytelling for children) College and University Classes (check to consult their online course programs during Covid-19) Algonquin College Professional Writing Program with Creative Writing https://www.algonquincollege.com/mediaanddesign/program/professional-writing/program-information/ Creative Writing Part-time Online https://www.algonquincollege.com/ccol/program/creative-writing-part-time-online/ University of Ottawa Creative Writing Minor and Other Options https://arts.uottawa.ca/english/undergraduate/creative-writing Carleton University Creative Writing Concentration https://carleton.ca/english/undergraduate-program/creative-writing-concentration/ Writers’ Circles (check to see if they have virtual offerings) Little Birds Poetry is an inclusive editing workshop for poets and writers at any stage in their careers. Bring your original short stories and/or poems and edit them round-table style, in preparation for submission. We meet once to twice a month for three hours a session. For more information, please visit: https://littlebirdspoetry.ca/next-sitting.html Ottawa Romance Writers Association http://ottawaromancewriters.com/ The workshops are not always specific to romance. They cover the business of writing, craft, writer’s life, and research. Usually free for members and $20 for guests from 2:30-4:30pm (depending on workshop, see listings for details). Seating is limited, reserve your spot at Eventbrite. Events usually take place on the first Sunday of each month at Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centerpointe Drive, room 1A opposite the library (subject to change, see specific events to confirm dates and locations). Capital Crime Writers http://capitalcrimewriters.com/ Capital Crime Writers is an Ottawa-based non-profit group for writers and afficionados of mystery fiction of all kinds. http://capitalcrimewriters.com/ Meetings take place once a month and often include speakers on various subjects related to crime and writing. Canadian Authors Association – National Capital Region http://canadianauthors.org/nationalcapitalregion/ The Canadian Authors Association (NCR) develops writers and encourages works of literary and artistic merit. NCR provides webinars, communiques and the CanWrite! conference programs to promote fair and equitable treatment of writers partnership with other relevant organizations public awareness of Canada’s writing and publishing environment. Ottawa Independent Writers https://www.ottawaindependentwriters.com/ OIW gathers every third Tuesday of the month at the Hintonburg Community Center, 1064 Wellington st. W, Ottawa. Meetings begin at 6:30 pm, with presentations starting at 7 pm, lasting until 9 pm. Complimentary coffee and snacks are always at the party. There is ample parking at the back of the building. Entry is free to members, and a nominal fee of $10 for non-members, applicable toward a membership if they should choose to join. Ottawa Public Library https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/program?text=writing Creative writing circles and workshops are regularly offered at OPL’s branches. Check the site and consult the “Program and event calendar” or search programs and events for “writing.” Youth Speak Mentorship Program https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/youth-speak-mentorship-program-2 The Urban Legends Poetry Collective proudly presents the Youth Speak Mentorship Program. This program is intended for students 22 and under to have a place to explore all aspects of spoken word. From poetry to storytelling to rap, we will have facilitators from all walks of life to help you develop your craft and explore yourself through the arts. Drop-in anytime between 5 and 8 PM. Tree Reading Series http://treereadingseries.ca/ hosts poetry readings and workshops on the last Tuesday of the month from September to June. MeetUp.com includes a variety of writing circles and groups for writers in the Ottawa area. https://www.meetup.com/cities/ca/on/ottawa/writing/ EventBrite also lists a variety of creative writing workshops in Ottawa. https://www.eventbrite.ca/d/canada--ottawa/creative-writing-workshops/