All Posts by MJ Moores
May’s Mega Local Author Event
Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. ~ Albus Dumbledore
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Make Them Wonder!
I Have To Turn The Page! Engaging and entertaining, the January meeting found us engaged by Daniel Tysdal as he spoke to us about how to make our readers wonder. “Unless you make them wonder, … Read more
Both Sides of the Publishing Coin
By MJ Moores As a writer working toward finding an agent and getting that all-elusive contract with a large (or even medium-size) publishing house, I have felt the burn of futility. At the same time, … Read more
Another Successful Bookshelf Event
Books, books, and MORE books were on the menu Saturday July 7th at the WCYR’s Bookshelf Book Fair! We had an absolutely fabulous day at the Lion’s Community Centre in Newmarket sharing our stories with … Read more
2018 Writers’ Grant Awards
Our first annual Writers’ Grant Awards is a success! On Tuesday May 15th the WCYR announced the winners of our 1st annual Writers’ Grant Awards. Three enthusiastic winners received their certificates and have until December … Read more
Your Book as a Movie – It Could Happen
Ready! Set! Action! By MJ Moores Many writers allow themselves to daydream about the idea of their novel being made into a movie, but often feel that it’s too lofty a goal for which to … Read more
The WCYR Now Offers Writing Grants!
It’s Official! We are proud to announce that current members of the WCYR are now able to apply for a writing grant. All stages and levels of writers, from just starting out all the way … Read more
Mini-NaNoWriMo Write-In Schedule
WCYR’s Mini-NaNo Write-In Schedule Saturday Nov. 11th @ Covernotes Cafe, Newmarket Main St. S ~ from 9:00am-11:00am (Nanci Pattenden) Thursday Nov. 16th @ Covernotes Cafe, Newmarket Main St. S ~ from 9:30am-11:30am (Jenn Sharko) Saturday … Read more
NaNoWriMo is Back!
National Novel Writing Month is a celebration for all things writerly. In honour of NaNoWriMo, the WCYR is holding our “MINI-NANO” again this year. This is an event for anyone who would like to formally … Read more
Celebrate NaNoWriMo with the WCYR
November is National Novel Writing Month …and the WCYR wants to celebrate it with you! 🙂 What is NaNoWriMo? Some writers call it “inspiration”, some refer to it as a “kick in the pants”, while … Read more
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Novel ~ Part 2
Insight from the Pros Regarding Editing By MJ Moores Did I pique your interest in PART I when I mentioned the focus of the traditional publishing house editor is different from that of a freelance … Read more
What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Novel ~ Part 1
Insight from the Pros Regarding Editing By MJ Moores You’ve done it! Your manuscript is written, self-edited, beta read, peer-critiqued, and professionally edited. It’s time to query agents and/or publishing houses. But… Is your book … Read more
Celebrating Books and Authors
On Saturday September 23rd Covernotes Cafe helped celebrate this month’s grand opening of the WCYR Author Book Shelf in the book room. Member-authors Peter Howe, Catherine McClennan Brydon, Val Tobin, Dianne Gemmell, Nanci Pattenden, and MJ Moores joined us … Read more