The Pliant Writer with Craig Hodgins
Be Flexible, Find Balance By: Loni Cameron This month’s member-run workshop had Craig Hodgins speaking to us about how to make the best use of our time. The problem of many people is that we … Read more
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Volunteer with Us: Library Liaison
Do you like books? Of course you do, you’re a writer. Do you love libraries? Yes! Then you are who we are looking for a volunteer to be our Library Liaison. Work with the libraries … Read more
Member Spotlight – Sandy Day
By: Loni Cameron Sandy Day, our new Social Media Coordinator is here to tell us all a little about herself. A poet and novelist, Sandy is a dog-lover. Writing is more than her passion and … Read more
Creating an Author Platform
Lift Yourself Up! By: Loni Cameron This month, Elaine Cougler brought us Writing and Author Platform Go Hand In Hand. Elaine reminded us that everything we write needs a place to sell, everything we write … Read more
Member Spotlight – Gary D. McGugan
By: Loni Cameron Gary McGugan, author of “corporate intrigue” novels, has learned not just what it takes to write a novel, but to sell one as well. Gary thinks of himself as a global citizen, … Read more
Volunteer Opportunity: Hospitality Coordinator Assistants
Are you interested at helping out at events (meetings, socials, workshops)? Would you like the flexibility of being there to talk to fellow members? Are you well-organized? Consider volunteering as the Hospitality Coordinator Assistant. … Read more
Volunteer with Us: Special Events Aids
Enjoy being at the centre of events? OR do you flourish behind-the-scenes? The WCYR is looking for Special Event Aids to contribute to various special projects/events, wherever they are needed. A Special Event Aid will … Read more
Member Spotlight – Mark Koning
Today’s Member Spotlight features writer Mark Koning. Mark writes in a variety of genres: he has written memoir, short stories and more! He has stories he needs to tell. Mark doesn’t tend to plan out … Read more
Member Spotlight – Nancy Thorne
By: Loni Cameron We’d like to welcome Nancy Thorne to the Member Spotlight. A wonky writer, Nancy has learned what to lead with when asked what her books are about. She has worked through her … Read more
Volunteer With Us! Join Our Social Media Team
Are you a Twitter fiend? Facebook? How about Instagram? Consider putting those technical skills and social media prowess to work for, well, the WCYR. Our Social Media Coordinator is a critical position. Without someone steady to rely on, … Read more
World Building with Heather O’Connor
Where Are We Now? By: Loni Cameron Did you know world-building is not just for the science-fiction/fantasy genres? Writers must build the world for any story they create. This October, Heather O’Connor taught the WCYR … Read more
Dynamic Villains: The Characters You Love To Hate
How to Create Those Villains We Hate (But Still Want to Love) By: Loni Cameron Last week, MJ Moores,our Board Director, hosted a free members-only workshop on creating Dynamic Villains. A Dynamic Villain is multi-faceted: one … Read more
Member Spotlight: M.R. Noble
By: Loni Cameron Today’s Member Spotlight is focused on writer M.R. Noble. Ms. Noble’s stories are driven by character and fleshed out with her imagination. She digs deep, wanting to inspire her readers. A lover … Read more
Volunteer With Us: Newsletter Manager
Would You Like to Help Us Get the Word Out? By: Loni Cameron It takes a lot of wonderfully dedicated and creative people to run the WCYR. Our latest open volunteer position is our Newsletter … Read more
Member Spotlight – Craig Hodgins
By: Loni Cameron Today we are happy to have the spotlight on WCYR member, Craig Hodgins. Craig has held many interesting positions in his life and traveled to distant places. Craig encourages and inspires … Read more