Writing Groups - National

Me again...lol

Here are some links that are located nationally for those that visit and are not in the Ottawa area :-)

• The Canadian Association of Journalists (“The Corporation exists to promote excellence in journalism”) upholds the common Canadian's right to know. Find out how to join the national capital chapter or find news, sponsorships, and information about upcoming events. Subscribe to their freelancing e-mail list.
• Canadian Science Writers' Association is a handy site for all science-based writers. You'll find science facts, events and job opportunities as well as information on how to join their association.
• Professional Writers Association of Canada, formerly the Periodical Writers Association of Canada, PWAC represents Canadian freelance writers and journalists. They offer writers' resources and information about events.
• The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (Canada) is dedicated to writers and artists of children's literature and offers news on events, articles and publications. Their parent organization even supports a discussion board and they organize an annual conference in both Los Angeles and New York City.
• Young Poets of Canada is useful for young poets and teachers. Chat with other young poets, peruse their articles, or find information on other inspiring poets anywhere from John Keats to Tupac Shakur.

Enjoy!

Becky

Writing Groups Ottawa

Good morning :-)

It is a wet and rainy day in the Nation's Captial and days like this make me want to hybernate in my "girl cave" and bang out scenes on my computer. The weather also, for some reason unkown to me, makes me full of thoughts and ideas! So, I thought today's post would include a few links about groups in Ottawa that support writers through meeting and sharing ideas, frustrations, success and nice times. Check out the links and see if any of these groups might appeal to you.

• Capital Crime Writers, founded in 1988, is for those interested in writing or researching crime fiction and meets on the second Wednesday of the month.
• Ottawa Independent Writers, created in 1984, is dedicated to writers with a yearning to create fiction. Their site contains contests, links for writers and editors.
• The Valley Writers' Guild has information on awards, competitions, and upcoming writing events in Ontario. A writer can join the group for $35 per year.

Have a great day everyone!

Becky