2022 Writers Workshop offerings

Let those stories you've got inside you out! My writers workshops are just what you need to keep writing, learning the tips and tricks to make your prose explode, and being part of a dynamic community. Hundreds of writers have successfully written their first short stories, poems and novels, and in some of our workshops, your work will even be published. You may register for as many workshops as you wish, but do it now as spaces are limited.
Upcoming Workshops Starting January 2022
Need a Boost to Finish Your Novel?Writers, you know who you are, do you need more time, support and motivation to finally finish that novel of yours? Come join my novel writing circle. You can expect more of the same feedback and discussion as we had in the Write Your First Novel Now course, and we will dive into more writing topics you'd like to explore.
We'll meet for 12 weeks, every Monday starting January 11, from 6 - 8 pm. All online through Google Meets. That's a whopping 3 full months of non-stop novel writing action.
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You want to write a story and make it awesome... but how?The best way to improve as a writer is to write more often while writing better. This workshop is for those who want to write a short story that "works" by capturing a reader's attention. Something you'll be proud to share with others. The workshop is a hands-on, roll up your sleeves, "let's get 'er done" workshop. This is all about working together to help you write and polish an amazing short story.
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You've written your first novel draft (or are on your way there)... now what? In our workshops, we emphasize the need to write a lot, whether that's novels, short stories, poems or memoirs. There is no short cut to putting in the time at your journal or keyboard. So with that, here's your opportunity to work with like-minded writers who have completed at least one novel (or are working on completing it), and want to further develop their craft.
Instructor: Mike Marshall
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Meet Your Instructors

David Hamilton is the founder of the Ottawa Writing Workshops and has been teaching and coaching new writers for years. He's also a working writer, so he understands exactly what it takes to bring a story idea to life. Outside of his writing, David enjoys long-distance cycling, ham radio, reading, and painting.
Julia Lye is a graduate of the English Literature program at Carleton University, has participated in several of our workshops, and is the author of many short stories. Her most recent novel is "Anelisha Knight in The Yarns of Gods". Julia has been teaching with the Ottawa Writing Workshops since 2019. Her interest in writing fiction began one March Break, long ago, when her sister suggested they each write a story to fill their boredom. Since then, she has never stopped writing, except to binge-watch TV shows and get creative with Dungeons and Dragons.
Mike Marshall is an experienced facilitator and a long-time participant and guest instructor in the Ottawa Writing Workshops. His novel "Dephi's Shadow" was released in spring, 2020.
Emma Bider is a PhD student at Concordia University and has published poems and short stories as a participant in the Ottawa Writing Workshops. Her first collection of short stories, We Animals, was published in December, 2020.