## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/index%2Ephp/) 2. Events and Exhibitions 3. [The Mighty Pen ](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/1848) # The Mighty Pen Event The Mighty Pen amplifies the stories and experiences of racialized and underrepresented writers and creators. Facilitated by Writing & Learning Consultant, Phoebe Wang, this year The Mighty Pen will invite guest writers and artists who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, or People of Colour (IBPOC) to share their unique gifts with the OCAD University community through workshops and public events. Online-Only Contact Phoebe Wang (pwang@ocadu.ca) to be added to The Mighty Pen channel. May 28 - August 20, 2024 Department Centre for Learning & Teaching [Add to Calendar](data:text/calendar;charset=utf8;base64,QkVHSU46VkNBTEVOREFSDQpWRVJTSU9OOjIuMA0KUFJPRElEOlNwYXRpZSBjYWxlbmRhci1saW5rcw0KQkVHSU46VkVWRU5UDQpVSUQ6NWM2MjAzYjUzNzMwMTc0ZGQ4OGE4ZWU0MDRhZWUzOWMNClNVTU1BUlk6VGhlIE1pZ2h0eSBQZW4gDQpEVFNUQU1QOjIwMjQwNTI4VDA0MDAwMFoNCkRUU1RBUlQ6MjAyNDA1MjhUMDQwMDAwWg0KRFRFTkQ6MjAyNDA4MjFUMDM1OTU5Wg0KRU5EOlZFVkVOVA0KRU5EOlZDQUxFTkRBUg==) Online-Only Contact Phoebe Wang (pwang@ocadu.ca) to be added to The Mighty Pen channel. May 28 - August 20, 2024 Department Centre for Learning & Teaching [Add to Calendar](data:text/calendar;charset=utf8;base64,QkVHSU46VkNBTEVOREFSDQpWRVJTSU9OOjIuMA0KUFJPRElEOlNwYXRpZSBjYWxlbmRhci1saW5rcw0KQkVHSU46VkVWRU5UDQpVSUQ6NWM2MjAzYjUzNzMwMTc0ZGQ4OGE4ZWU0MDRhZWUzOWMNClNVTU1BUlk6VGhlIE1pZ2h0eSBQZW4gDQpEVFNUQU1QOjIwMjQwNTI4VDA0MDAwMFoNCkRUU1RBUlQ6MjAyNDA1MjhUMDQwMDAwWg0KRFRFTkQ6MjAyNDA4MjFUMDM1OTU5Wg0KRU5EOlZFVkVOVA0KRU5EOlZDQUxFTkRBUg==) ![Jordan Bennett mural](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_wide/public/2024-08/Image%20credit%20Jordan%20Bennett%2C%20pi%27tawita%27iek%20we%20go%20up%20river%2C%20at%20100%20McCaul%20St.%2C%20OCAD%20University%2C%202022.%20Photo%20by%20Jeremy%20Mimnagh._4.jpg.webp?itok=s4YSOZEo) ### The Mighty Pen IBPOC Writing Group If you identify as Indigenous, Black, or a Person of Colour (IBPOC), the Mighty Pen is a space to develop your creative writing practice in genres such as poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction, and drama. We will share writing prompts, readings, and resources by writers of colour; and build awareness of the events, calls-for-submissions and other opportunities for racialized writers within and outside the OCAD U community. Those interested in joining The Mighty Pen Writing Group should contact Phoebe Wang ()to be added to The Mighty Pen Teams Channel. In this drop-in you can: - Develop your creative writing practice in genres such as poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction and drama. - Create connections with the IBPOC student community through sharing and responding to each other in an inclusive environment - Build awareness of the resources, events, calls-for-submissions and other opportunities for writers of colour within and outside the OCAD U community **May 28, 2024: Goal Setting & Motivation** **June 25, 2024: Outlining vs. Discovery** **July 23, 2024: Drafting** **August 20, 2024: World-Building & Scenes** **3:30pm – 5:00pm ET** **Online via The Mighty Pen Teams Channel** ***(Contact*** [***pwang@ocadu.ca***](mailto:pwang@ocadu.ca) ***to join!)*** Please be advised that OCAD U hosted events may be documented through photographs and video. These images may be used by the University for promotional, advertising, and educational purposes. By participating in our events, both on campus and off-site, you consent to allowing OCAD University to document and use your image and likeness. However, if you do not want us to use a photo or video of you or your child, please don’t hesitate to let us know when you arrive at the event. You’re also welcome to get in touch with OCAD University’s Marketing & Communications office: . Be mindful of those in our community who have scent sensitivities; please help OCAD U maintain a healthy, scent-free campus.