About Us – Canadian Authors National Capital Region

We are the local branch of a national organization. We support and encourage writers in Ottawa, Gatineau, and the surrounding area.

Membership is coordinated through our head office in Toronto, Ontario.

CAA National

The National Capital Region Branch is led by a volunteer committee.

Arlene Smith, President

Sherrill Wark, Treasurer

Christine Beelen, Membership Coordinator

Adrienne Stevenson, Program Coordinator

Gill Foss, Branch Historian

Robynne Eagan, Member

Beverly Boutilier, Member

Want to help?

Whether you have only 15 minutes each month or huge blocks of free time, we have plenty for you to do—from bits-and-pieces to mega-projects. Take a look at our tasks and choose any one according to your availability.

Take digital photographs at meetings and workshops.
Help us maintain Facebook and Twitter.
Distribute our email information.
Lead a writing circle in your area.
Help us with publicity through libraries, bookstores, learning institutions and media

Contact CAA-NCR

An opportunity for writers to network, pitch, connect, and celebrate.
September 18 and 19, 2021

Sunday, October 17, 2021
1:00 to 2:30
Via Zoom
Tips on the craft of writing the short story.