RTC 2017
Ottawa Romance Writers2017-10-03T20:42:42-04:00This year was the third annual Romancing the Capital event, organized by Eve Langlais. It was held at a great time for us, since July and August are months our meetings and workshops are on
ORWA’s 2017 Social
Ottawa Romance Writers2017-07-12T18:41:01-04:00Recap by Jennifer Carole Lewis Every June, the Ottawa Romance Writers’ Association gets together and spends an afternoon laughing, celebrating one another’s achievements and enjoying each other’s company. This year was no exception. Hosted at Lucy
May 2017: Writing Active Setting with Mary Buckham
Ottawa Romance Writers2018-07-22T11:29:53-04:00ORWA officers gave us the great opportunity of participating in a webinar with Mary Buckham on writing active setting in May 2017. It was a two-part webinar, with an initial presentation followed by a Q&A
June Social 2017 Announcement
Ottawa Romance Writers2018-01-05T21:53:47-05:00Attend the ORWA spring social on June 11, 2017. It will be our last event until we reconvene in the Fall. Professional Headshots We will be offering the opportunity at the June Social to have a
Pitch Session with Pamela Harty
Ottawa Romance Writers2017-04-30T15:32:49-04:00This month is our first ORWA member pitch session! This is your chance to skip past the slush pile and get quick feedback. On Sunday April 30, 2017 you can pitch to Pamela Harty from the Knight
April 2017: You’ve written a book… now what?
Ottawa Romance Writers2018-07-22T11:25:58-04:00Our April 2017 workshop this week was “You’ve written a book… now what?” and was led by two bestselling and prolific ORWA authors, Eve Langlais and Mandy Rosko. They discussed the pros and cons of
March 2017: Serialized Success with Linda Poitevin
Ottawa Romance Writers2018-07-22T11:23:18-04:00March 5, 2017 Workshop: Wattpad with Linda Poitevin Serialized fiction goes back to the time of Charles Dickens and is currently undergoing a revival in today’s digital world. Savvy authors around the globe are exploring
October 2014: Full Day Craft Workshop with Molly O’Keefe
Ottawa Romance Writers2018-07-28T18:43:01-04:00The Plot and Sub-Plots Connection (10:00 - 12:00): No matter what your word count, subplots help create a rich, multi-dimensional world for your reader to escape to. In this workshop, using interactive exercises, RITA-winning and Bestselling
Malena Able, former ORWA President
Ottawa Romance Writers2017-03-07T09:43:17-05:00MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT – A Personal Journey A few years ago, I got the notion into my head that I would like to write a book. I expect many of you at some point
April 2015: How to Make Opportunities Happen: 6 Strategies to Success
Ottawa Romance Writers2018-07-28T17:58:01-04:00Don't wait for that great opportunity to present itself. Go find it! Be in charge of your own career and make opportunities happen for you. Keep ahead of the trends. Look around. Learn from your