About The Club

Mount Royal University’s Creative Writing Club is dedicated to nurturing the literary talents of our community in a safe and inclusive environment. Whether you’re an experienced writer or a beginner embarking on your creative journey, our club offers a supportive space for you to hone your craft, share your work, and connect with like-minded individuals. Please read our Code of Conduct!

Our Meetings for Winter 2024

Venue: MRU Clubhouse (Z306)
Frequency: Every Wednesday
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Note: While all Mount Royal University students can join our meetings free of charge, non-students are warmly welcomed too! However, voting rights on club policies remain exclusive to MRU students.

Weekly Meeting Schedule

📣 Roll Call and Ice Breaker: Every meeting kicks off with a quick attendance check, followed by a short and engaging writing exercise. We take a few moments to recap the highlights and decisions of our previous meeting, ensuring we stay aligned with our goals.
✍️ Writing Prompt Session: Everyone is encouraged to bring a writing prompt or an inspiring excerpt. After choosing one, we engage in a timed writing session.
💬 Sharing and Discussion: In the Writer’s Round Table segment, members can present their pieces, gather insights, and receive constructive feedback in an affirming setting.
✨ Club Activities and Announcements: Here, we discuss our vibrant array of events, from writing contests and fundraisers to discussions about our online publication. If you wish to have your work featured online, you can submit through our Google Drive.

Genres We Love

Prose
Poetry
Creative Non-fiction
Travel Writing
Experimental Forms
Collaborative Works
Fan-derivated Fiction
…and more!

Join Our Community

If you’re interested, either contact the current President, Kenneth (403.401.2718 / bbrow477@mtroyal.ca) or fill out this Google Form and you’ll be invited to join our Discord server and shared Google Drive! If you’d like to learn a little more about the founder, Kenneth, you can view some of his work here and here, he also has several books available on Amazon.