We are delighted to announce that WCYR Vice President, Elaine Jackson won FIRST PRIZE in WCDR’s 2012 Amprosia Contest for her piece entitled “Personals”. The judge was the esteemed Terry Fallis. Congratulations, Elaine!!
REGISTER NOW – Join us on Sunday June 9th for Make Money Being Funny! Humour writing for fun and profit with Dorothea Helms. Dorothea Helms is an internationally acclaimed humour writer and will lead you through some of the humour writing exercises used by professionals who have to be funny on demand! Click here for more information and to register for the event.
Calling all members!
The Writers’ Community of York Region’s newsletter is looking for member articles! Do you have tips for writing, ideas about the Industry, ebook prowess, or a story about how writing helped you? Send articles to WCYR to be included in our next newsletter. Articles should range from 300-500 words. Any member can submit. Send articles to lindsay@burningtree.ca
Check out the new Workshop offerings under the Workshop tab
Visit the WCYR Meeting tab for more information about our meetings.
Did you miss our February 2013 meeting with Meghan Macdonald? Click here to for a photo recap.
Did you miss our February 2013 meeting with Jessica Westhead? Click here for a slideshow of the meeting.
Thank you to our members and colleagues in the writing communities, the Friends of the WCYR, our volunteers, and to our Speakers – your generosity of spirit and willingness to share has helped create a unique environment for writers of all genres.
Mission Statement
The Writers’ Community of York Region encourages writers at all levels; offers opportunities for support, education and networking; and promotes the value of writers and writing.
Click on the Booklet cover above to download a 24 page e-booklet that tells you more about the Writers’ Community organizations.
