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All Posts by MJ Moores

Staying Connected During a Dis-Connected Time

  • January 21, 2021
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Writers in Lockdown By MJ Moores Things won’t always be like this … at least, that’s what we have to tell ourselves in order to keep functioning. We’re not wrong. Change is happening all the … Read more

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Celebrating WCYR’s mini-NaNoWriMo 2020

  • January 15, 2021
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Two months ago, the writing world embraced National Novel Writing Month in November. For the past several years, the WCYR has contributed to NaNoWriMo by holding our own mini version, in conjunction with the word-wide … Read more

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Am I Doing this Right? – The shape of storytelling today

  • September 30, 2020
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Last night, for the first time in a long time, I seriously asked myself, in relation to my writing, “Am I doing this right?”   And I was legitimately concerned. Now, I’m not talking about … Read more

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No Wrong Way to Write: 7 Tips for Battling Writer’s Block

  • November 25, 2019
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May’s Mega Local Author Event

  • May 13, 2019
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Words are, in my not-so-humble opinion, our most inexhaustible source of magic. ~ Albus Dumbledore

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WCYR Member Perk: Book Selling Opportunities!

  • April 1, 2019
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Make Them Wonder!

  • January 21, 2019
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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

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Both Sides of the Publishing Coin

  • November 8, 2018
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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

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Another Successful Bookshelf Event

  • July 10, 2018
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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

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2018 Writers’ Grant Awards

  • May 17, 2018
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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

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Your Book as a Movie – It Could Happen

  • February 15, 2018
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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

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The WCYR Now Offers Writing Grants!

  • December 20, 2017
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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

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Mini-NaNoWriMo Write-In Schedule

  • November 5, 2017
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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

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NaNoWriMo is Back!

  • October 31, 2017
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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

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Celebrate NaNoWriMo with the WCYR

  • October 21, 2017
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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

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