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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!

Past Events Events

May

6

2024

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An Evening with Douglas Gibson

Come see The Cartographer of Canadian Publishing in an intimate interview with friend, author and two-time Stephen Leacock Award winner Terry Fallis.

Douglas will share his stories, advice, and musings from his time as an editor, publisher, writer, and the former president and publisher of McClelland and Stewart. He is noted for his professional relationships with many of Canada’s most prominent and famous writers, such as Margaret Atwood , Alice Munro, Robertson Davies, Michael Ondaatje, and more! 

Whether you are an aspiring author or interested in Canadian literary work, you’ll enjoy this event!

May 6th, 2024
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$15 ADVANCE UNTIL MAY 6TH - $20 (ADULTS/CASH DOOR)
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Would you like to sponsor this event?

If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor for this special event, you can explore our sponsorship package here. Once you’ve chosen your desired sponsorship level, you can contact us to move forward.

Nov

21

2023

Guest Speaker: Jordan Morris

Jordan Morris is a recent TIFF People’s Choice Award Winner for his (and Rob McCallum’s) work on the documentary Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe.

Jordan is an accomplished London screenwriter, actor, set decorator, lecturer at UWO and Fanshawe, production designer, and art director. We are going to honour him at our next meeting.

Come hear Jordan speak at the next London Writers Society general meeting.
November 21, 2023
6:30 PM
LWS Members (with name badge) - FREE
General Public - $5 (CASH AT DOOR)
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More About Jordan

Born and raised in London, Ontario, Canada, Jordan is an award-winning producer and director of films like Nintendo Quest and multiple festival Best Documentary winner Missing Mom. He has also worked on numerous films as an actor, production designer, art director, fabricator, location scout, set decorator, and screenwriter.

Regional Conferences & Retreats

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

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!