Upcoming Events

The London Writers Society produces various events designed to inform, entertain and provide London-area writers with a platform for their work. We’re always on the look-out for new ideas and enjoyable activities that will inspire our members. Watch this page for updates on coming events!

Upcoming Events | In the News | Regional Events

New!

Anne Kay Award for Historical Fiction

Submissions open July 1, 2026 and close July 31, 2026

Members only! The Anne Kay Award for Historical Fiction will be awarded annually to a Writers Society member who has published the best work of historical fiction in the previous two (2) calendar years. Stay tuned for details!

New!

Pat Brown Award for Mystery/Crime

Submissions open July 1, 2026 and close July 31, 2026

Members only! The Pat Brown Award for Mystery & Crime is awarded annually to a London Writers Society member who has published the best work of mystery/crime fiction in the previous calendar year. Stay tuned for details!

Check out the latest London Lit Life podcast!

Join host Jeff Orchard as he spotlights the vibrant literary life in and around London and Souwesto.

Read All About It!

Check out these news articles about London Writers Society!

2026-06-24 – Middlesex Banner – Neither Emily nor AI have used up all the em dashes – Krista Carson

2026-05-27 – Middlesex Banner – Book Review: The Salt Man by Anne Kay

2026-04-22 – Middlesex Banner – Me and Flo: A Poet and An Artist Collaborating Across Centuries – Emily De Angelis

2026-03-13 – Middlesex Banner – BookFest Showcases Local Literary Talent

2026-03-24 – Middlesex Banner – The Breath of Hope

2026-02-25 – Middlesex Banner – Diane Kirby

2026-01-28 – Middlesex Banner – Donna Costa

2025-12-22 – Middlesex Banner – Robert Horn

2025-11-26 – Middlesex Banner – Brenda Martin

2025-11 Page 11 – Hyde Park-Oakridge Villager (page 11) – Trudy Cloudt

2025-10-22 – Middlesex Banner – Martha Morrison

2025-09-26 – What’s Up London

2025-09-25 – London Arts Council Newsletter

2025-08-01 – Globe & Mail ‘Books We’re Loving in August’

2025-06-23 – Indie Publishing Group Blog

2025-06-08 – CBC London

2025-06-06 – Instagram

2025-04 – 980 CFPL Interview with Mike Stubbs

2025-03-20 – Tillsonburg Post (page 19)

Regional Conferences & Retreats

Explore our list of upcoming writing-related events in Southwestern Ontario.

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Got an Event Idea?

If you have an idea for an event that would be of interest to the writing or book-loving community in London (or the surrounding area), we would love to hear from you!

Thank you for your interest in London Writers Society’s Legacy Awards. Submissions are now closed until July 1, 2027. Please follow our socials or drop by the Legacy Awards page for updates about shortlisted books and the winners!