Ottawa Romance Writers Monthly Events
Our members-only meetings are a discussion of Ottawa Romance Writers business, upcoming events, and the goings-on in the romance writing world (1:00-2:00 pm).
Our workshops are not always specific to romance. They cover the business of writing, craft, writer’s life, and research. Usually free for members and $25 for guests from 2:00-4:30pm (depending on workshop, see listings for details). Seating is limited, reserve your spot at Eventbrite.
Events Currently take place online using Zoom on the first Sunday of the month. (Subject to change)
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- Past workshops 2020-2022 2016-2019 and 2010-2015
Diversity and Inclusion in Literature with Finn Burnett, Sun, Sep 10, 2023 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
This presentation is an important exploration of the need for representation in literature. I’ve presented this at conferences and as one of the keynote speakers at the Library of Michigan’s Conference, the Wine Country Writer’s Festival, and more. The workshop will include some generative writing practice as well as a Q&A session.
About Finn Burnett (they/them):
I am a professor, a writer, and a lifelong learner. I recently completed my doctor of English pedagogy from Murray State University and I teach college English, creative writing, and early British Literature. I’ve run the Golden Crown Literary Society’s Writing Academy since 2015 and served as the Director of Education for several years.
Under my former name, I published several novels with Sapphire Books Publishing, including two rainbow award winners. My recent novella-in-flash, The Clothes Make the Man was released through Ad Hoc Fiction. I have two forthcoming flash fiction collections through Off Topic Publishing. I’m currently working on another flash collection and a dark speculative queer Hamlet retelling.
I’ve also published a how-to book for beginning novelists, along with several YouTube videos on the topic in a collaborative effort with my friend and colleague, Kimberly Cooper Griffin. We’re currently working on a flash fiction how-to book and a fantasy novel.
I’m a U.S. transplant to Canada, living in British Columbia with my wife and our cat, Lord Gordo.
Tickets $15+fees, or Free to ORW members (only $60 for a year’s membership!)
Book Brush: Upgrade Your Author Marketing with Kathleen Sweeney
Sun, Oct 1, 2023 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Upgrade your author marketing: Maximize profits with Book Brush at your fingertips!
This one-hour workshop is designed for authors who want to take their book marketing to the next level. Participants will learn how to leverage the power of a virtual design team to create high-quality, eye-catching book ads, social media graphics, and other marketing materials that will help them stand out in a crowded market. By using Book Brush’s virtual design team, authors can save time and money while boosting their profits and achieving their goals as successful authors. Whether using our new “We do it for you” service called Hourly Concepts or our “DIY” software, this workshop will provide actionable tips and strategies to help authors maximize their marketing efforts and achieve their publishing dreams.
Speaker bio: Kathleen Sweeney is the Manager of Operations and Marketing Director at Book Brush. She has over 20 years of client service and business assurance experience and has presented Book Brush sessions to over 250 author groups! She thoroughly enjoys working with authors and helping them create eye-catching images. She lives in central Illinois with her husband, three busy boys and the two most handsome cats on the planet. Her hobbies include reading and turning socks right side out.
https://bookbrush.com/about-us/
Tickets $12+fees per ticket, Free to ORWA members (only $60 for a year’s membership!)
Universal Fantasy with Theodora Taylor, Sun, Nov 5, 2023 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Universal Fantasy is why some authors get gobs of gushing reviews and some authors who write “way better” get crickets.
Universal Fantasy is why my sales tripled when I “accidentally” wrote three books that landed in the Amazon Top 100.
Universal Fantasy is why some authors get gobs of gushing reviews and some authors who write “way better” get crickets.
Universal Fantasy is the answer to many of the questions you might have thought were unanswerable or simply up to luck, like…
- Will this sell?
- Why is that selling?
- Why didn’t this sell?
- Will readers like what I am writing?
- Why do I love the TV shows/books/entertainments I do?
- Why did I buy that thing I bought when I didn’t intend to buy it?
About Theodora Taylor:
Heyo! My name is Theodora Taylor. I’m a bestselling author, and I’m obsessed with writing stories that enthrall, delight, and entertain readers.
I’ve given my popular presentation on Universal Fantasy to grateful crowds at the NINC (Novelists Inc.) Conference, RAM (Romance Author Mastermind), the Orange County Chapter RWA’s California Dreamin’ conference, and for various online and local groups.
I’m also a popular podcast guest. Six Figure Authors, #AmWriting, Wish I’d Known Then, and SPA Girls are just a few of the popular writing podcasts I’ve had the pleasure of visiting as a guest.
Tickets $15+fees per ticket, Free to ORWA members (only $60 for a year’s membership!)