About me

Owen Schaefer is a Canadian editor, writer, and poet. Prior to moving to London in 2019, he lived in Hong Kong six years, and Tokyo for fifteen, working as a writer, proofreader, and editor, as well as Arts Editor for Tokyo Weekender Magazine. His fiction and poetry have been published in a number of literary journals and anthologies, and he writes audio scripts for different English-language study publications from ALC Press, in Tokyo. He is currently working toward an MFA at the University of British Columbia.

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• Spinning off from Pip's question: What podcasts do you turn to for good original audio-dramas?
• So, I quite like the new Dots layout, but...am I missing something? I can't seem to see any way to add projects, now.

Projects

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  Fiction: Plague DogsA short speculative-fiction about canines, quarantines and culpability. (Written during the UK's first lockdown, I managed to predict tier levels, which made me smug for weeks.)
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  The Point of Purchasing: How Spring Cleaning Really Begins at the ShopAn article for Vocal Media.
• How NOT to Title a Short StoryA tongue-in-cheek article about the best and worst ways to find a title for your story.
• Fiction: All Tomorrow's LivesA short science-fiction story about AI, the nature of memory, and murder. Shortlisted in ReedsyPrompts weekly competition. (Was on Reedsy, now moved to Vocal Media).
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  Two Poems in Living ArtistsTwo of my poems: "a consummation on mount mitake" and "on Halloween i see the devil" were included in the inaugural issue of the "Living Artsits" zine. Have a look. Full of great content and focused on artists and creatives working now.
• "The London Con" — an Audio-Drama from English Journal Magazine, TokyoA sample scene from "The London Con," a 12-month audio-drama which ran in English Journal's "Picturing" section from April 2017 to March 2018. When Glen and his friend Shawn travel to London for the summer to stay with Glen's estranged Uncle Leo, they stumble upon a mystery that they just can't help but stick their noses into. Script developed and written by Owen Schaefer. [Narration: David Radtke and Katie Adler. Illustration: Yū Ōsawa. Section Editor: Mistukuni Koike.]

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Projects credited in

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  ARTEMIS SEVEN - TOOLBOX THEATREArtemis Seven is my latest challenge, a theatre show curated by Toolbox Theatre by Loads of Talent, Written by Owen Schaefer and Directed by Gerrome Miller! Showing on the 17th/18th/19th of January! An exploration of firsts, lasts, and the events that can make friends feel more distant than the moon. A new play from Toolbox Theatre by @loadsoftalentsc It is 2027, and six women have gathered in a London flat to watch the launch of the Artemis mission and support their friend Selene — whose astr
• Artemis SevenI played the role of Phoebe in ‘Artemis Seven’ by Owen Schaefer and directed by Gerrome Miller. I enjoyed working on this production immensely, which was a relatable play that received great feedback from audiences and Casting Directors. Synopsis: An exploration of firsts, lasts, and the events that can make friends feel more distant than the moon. A new play from Toolbox Theatre by Loads Of Talent. It is 2027, and six women have gathered in a London flat to watch the launch of the Artemis m

Work history

Contest JudgeReedsy
Jun 2020London, United KingdomFreelance
Volunteer contest judge for ReedsyPrompts weekly contest.
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Editorial BoardPRISM International, Vancouver, Canada
Aug 2017Vancouver, CanadaFreelance
Reviewing submitted works of fiction and non-fiction, grading them for the editor and making suggestions.

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Skills

• Writing
• Interviewing
• Art Writing
• Content Writing
• Fiction
• Drama Writing
• Beauty Photography
• Photo Editing
• Proofreading
• Editing

Education

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M.F.A Masters Fine Art - creative writingUniversity of British Columbia
Sep 2016Vancouver, Canada
Course in Creative Writing with a focus on literary fiction. Currently writing my thesis.
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Bachelor of Arts (honours)York University Toronto
Sep 1990 - May 1994Toronto, Canada
Major in English Literature, Minor in Humanities

Awards

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Arc Award of AwesomenessArc Poetry Magazine
Poem — i poison the ants and regret it
ReedsyPrompts Weekly Competition — ShortlistedReedsy
Short-story — "All Tomorrow's Lives," shortlisted.

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