About Us

Welcome to the Writers of Ottawa homepage!

We’re a group of writers at varying skill levels with diverse goals (hobbyist and professional). No matter what genre you write, what languages you write in, or what form your writing takes (e.g. novels, short stories, non-fiction, poetry, plays, screenplays, graphic novels, children’s books, web content, or fanfiction), we welcome you to come drop by!

Join us to chat about various aspects of writing, share what you’re working on, discuss writerly things with other writers, or just enjoy the creative companionship. Writing can be a solitary activity, and so our community focuses on fostering friendships between fellow writers, artistic fulfillment through personal growth, and supporting one another to sustain our craft.

We meet locally in Ottawa, Ontario (unceded Anishinaabe Algonquin territory), on the second Saturday of every month from 1:00-3:00pm at the Royal Oak (Kent at Slater). We also host ad hoc in-person meet-ups, critique circles, and other activities.

Sign up for our next discussion group here: November 9th 2024


We also have a [ Discord Server ] that you’re welcome to join. It’s a great way to keep in touch with our local community, particularly for those who cannot make in-person meet-ups or prefer to communicate online. Please be sure to read the rules before you post and take a moment to introduce yourself if you like.

(Note that for moderation purposes, this community is 18+. But those under the age of 18 can attend events if they are accompanied by an adult.)

 

If you’d rather email us directly, you can reach us at:

writersofottawa@gmail.com

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