UPCOMING EVENTS
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September
Guest Speaker- via ZOOM
Pamela Molloy
Tuesday, September 23, 7 PM
Grabbing the Editor's Attention
What Makes a Story Stand Out?
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A Conversation with Pamela Mulloy.
Join us for an illuminating evening with Pamela Mulloy, Editor-in-Chief of The New Quarterly, one of Canada’s most respected literary magazines. Recently nominated for the prestigious Editor Grand Prix award for her outstanding impact on the magazine world, Pamela brings a wealth of insight into what catches an editor’s eye. She’ll share what makes a submission stand out, what keeps her reading, and what causes a promising piece to fall flat. Whether you're preparing to submit your work or simply want to understand the editorial process, this is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in Canadian publishing.
Details will be emailed to OIW members.
OIW Workshop In-person
Tamara Miller
Sunday, September 28th
Querying Agents: Tips & Tricks
You have a manuscript and a dream of publication. What comes next?
Back by very popular demand, Tamara returns to share with us the ins and outs of querying literary agents. In this lively and informative workshop, Tamara will offer hard-won insights from her own journey to publication. Drawing from her experience landing representation and publishing her first novel "Into the Fall", Tamara will demystify the querying process with practical tips, candid anecdotes, and a generous dose of humour. From crafting a compelling query letter to researching the right agents and staying resilient through rejection, this is a workshop not to be missed!
Details will be emailed to OIW members.
Writing contest
october
In-Person Event
Anthology Book Launch
Saturday, October 4
Join us as we unveil OIW's latest collection of stories, poems, and reflections on 'This World'.
Immerse yourself in live readings, meet the brilliant members behind the stories, and celebrate the creativity of our craft, the writers, and team behind-the-scenes who came together to make this happen.
This is your chance to grab your free copy and purchase additional ones--perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday season!
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See you there!
Details will be emailed to OIW members.
Guest Speaker- via ZOOM
Rick Mofina
Tuesday October 21, 7 pm, via ZOOM
From Crime Reporter to Crime Fiction
How does a career chasing real-life crimes around the globe transform into writing bestselling thrillers that keep readers up at night? Rick Mofina knows.
Before becoming a USA TODAY and internationally bestselling author of more than thirty novels, he reported from the front lines of some of the world’s most gripping stories — from interviewing murderers on death row to patrolling with the RCMP near the Arctic Circle.
In this talk, Rick will share how his years as a journalist shaped his fiction, offering a rare glimpse into the crossroads of fact and imagination. If you love thrillers, true crime, or just want to know how a writer turns real danger into page-turning suspense, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Details will be emailed to OIW members.
