# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pencil & Prose Presents: A Writers' Retreat in Ottawa - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am – Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A one-day writers’ retreat at the Brookstreet Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario with workshops, writing time, coffee, community and space to create.About this EventCome spend a day with people who understand the strange magic of trying to turn ideas into stories.Join fellow writers on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the elegant Brookstreet Hotel in Ottawa, Ontario for a full-day retreat designed to refuel your creativity, sharpen your craft, and remind you that you’re not writing alone.Whether you’re drafting your first chapter, wrestling with revisions, or trying to reconnect with the joy of storytelling, this retreat offers a welcoming space to write, learn, and breathe.Your day includes:A light breakfast to ease into the morningFresh coffee (and plenty of it) throughout the dayInteractive workshops focused on craft and creativityDedicated free-writing time to make real progress on your workFeedback sessions in a supportive, judgment-free environmentOpportunities to connect with fellow aspiring novelists outside of a Zoom room.Lunch and snacks included onsiteNo pitch sessions. No intimidating panels. No pretending to have it all figured out.Just writers, words, conversation, caffeine, and the quiet thrill of getting unstuck.Bring a notebook, a laptop, or a half-finished idea that’s been haunting you at 2 a.m. We’ll provide a safe space to work on it.Space is limited to keep the experience intimate and collaborative. Reserve your seat early.Agenda🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMRegistration Opens🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMBreakfast and WelcomeInfo: Connect with fellow writers over a light breakfast.🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMOpening and IntentionsInfo: Welcome remarks, housekeeping, and setting your writing goal for the day.🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorkshop #1: Opening the Door: Beginnings, Voice, and Creative PermissionInfo: How do we begin when the page feels blank, the idea feels fragile, or the inner critic is already clearing its throat?🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMFocused Writing Sprint #1Info: Uninterrupted writing time. Write freely on your current project or a prompt provided.🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMSmall Group Share and FeedbackInfo: Share a short excerpt of your writing with a small group. Practice giving and receiving kind and useful feedback. Sharing is strictly optional. 🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PMLunchInfo: A proper break — eat, wander, decompress, and let the morning's writing breathe.🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMWorkshop #2: Building Scenes That WorkInfo: How do we take a promising draft and make it more vivid, compelling, and alive on the page?🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMFocused Writing Sprint #2 Info: A second deep-work block — apply what you've learned or push forward on your manuscript.🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PMCoffee Break & Quiet Writing TimeInfo: Refuel with coffee and snacks. Keep writing if you're in the flow, or step outside for fresh air.🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PMFireside Chat: The Writer's Life — Craft, Blocks & Keeping GoingInfo: An honest conversation about sustaining a writing practice — navigating doubt, finding time, and finishing what you start.🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PMReflections & Intentions Going ForwardInfo: Share one word or sentence about your day. Leave with a concrete next step for your writing. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/pencil-and-prose-presents-a-writers-retreat-in-ottawa/100001989767928437 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, sports, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - door_time: 2026-10-03T12:00:00Z - Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes - Location: Brookstreet Hotel - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 216.93, max: 241, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Brookstreet Hotel - **lat**: 45.3478171 - **long**: -75.917647 - **full address**: Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Ottawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pencil & Prose Presents: A Writers' Retreat in Ottawa - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5c16a2519607ac99d3ce4db2328d36b5682fcbf34a830a4849cd4b09257b337d-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc7992d5-gmir.jpg?v=1782978486 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pencil & Prose Presents: A Writers' Retreat in Ottawa being held? - **A:** Pencil & Prose Presents: A Writers' Retreat in Ottawa takes place on Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 am to Sat, 03 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Ottawa, Canada. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Pencil & Prose Presents: A Writers' Retreat in Ottawa? - **A:** Pencil & Prose Presents: A Writers' Retreat in Ottawa is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Pencil & Prose Presents: A Writers' Retreat in Ottawa? - **A:** Pencil & Prose Presents: A Writers' Retreat in Ottawa is organized by Pencil & Prose. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pencil & Prose Presents: A Writers' Retreat in Ottawa is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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