The next in-person discussion group is less than a week away!

Please take a moment to [ register for this free event on Eventbrite ] so that we know how many attendees to expect.

Saturday February 14th 2026
1:00pm – 3:00pm
The Royal Oak – Kent at Slater
180 Kent Street Ottawa, ON K1P 0B6
(walk all the way to the back and you’ll find us gathered at tables along the windows to your right)

The theme of this month’s discussion is

– Writing Relationships –

No matter the genre, relationships are a key part of every story. But how do you write a convincing relationship? How do you grow a relationship throughout your story and what cliches should you avoid? How do you make readers root for a relationship to succeed?

If you like, you can bring your writing tools (laptop, notebook, etc) with you; after the discussion ends at 3, anyone who is interested in staying later can join in on a few in person writing sprints.

As always, writers of all genres, mediums, and skill levels are most welcome at the table. Come join us for an hour or two!