Author: WCYR
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Call For Workshop Volunteers
I’ve been volunteering as a presenter at library writing groups for about two years now, and the experience couldn’t be more rewarding. The participants are consistently eager and excited to learn, no matter the topic or the activity. I typically lead a workshop every month or two, both in person and virtually. Presenting has helped…
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Featured Member
About Kate LSY Kate LSY lives just north of Toronto with her partner and their four-legged menace. A professional ruminator, she writes stories about Death, devotion, and the soft absurdity of being alive. A surprisingly proud winner of the Inkwell Literary Festival, she fences for fun, works in tech by day, and occasionally mistakes head-banging…
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New Listings for Agents Seeking Clients
The following are new and updated listings to the QueryTracker agent database. Keep in mind that agents can change their profiles at any time. If you are reading this days (or even hours) after this newsletter was sent, the information may have changed. For a full list of agents who have updated their profiles within…
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Featured Member
About Douglas Smith Douglas Smith is a five-time award-winning author described by Library Journal as “one of Canada’s most original writers of speculative fiction.” His work includes the multi-award-winning urban fantasy trilogy, The Dream Rider Saga (The Hollow Boys, The Crystal Key, The Lost Expedition); the urban fantasy novel, The Wolf at the End of the World; the collections Chimerascope, Impossibilia, La Danse…
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Write On 2026
Writers of all stripes—fiction, nonfiction, memoir—this one’s for you! Write On 2026 is a free online series hosted by Book Coaches Canada, with sessions designed to help you plan, draft, revise and publish like a pro, with zero stress and max creativity. With lessons from over a dozen experts in all things writing and publishing,…
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5 Reasons Why You Should Join Our Beta Reader Team
Beta readers are frontline, test readers for new manuscripts. In most cases, they are the first people to read a book other than the author. It is important to note that beta readers are not editors. Instead, they help authors test-drive their books by reading them as an audience might and providing a realistic reader…
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Free Online Self-Publishing Courses at IngramSpark
Thinking about self-publishing your next book? Are you a seasoned self-publisher looking to refresh your knowledge? IngramSpark Academy offers a series of free self-led courses on the technical side of self-publishing your work. From smarter marketing strategies to metadata that gets you found, these courses will give you the tools to grow your author business.…
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Announcing “The Dream Whistle”
Izzy is having the adventure of a lifetime! With her older sister Haley, their Uncle Stan, and new friends—travel agent Dori and young Englishman Zack—Isabel Kintamani Anderfield, a 12-year-old Canadian girl, is discovering the many wonders of Egypt. At the Great Pyramids of Giza, Izzy’s strange encounter with a little girl is the beginning of…
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WCYR’s Fireside Chat with an Agent
During Sunday’s Fireside Chat with an Agent, WCYR chairperson and intern agent Tali Shammas and FinePrint Literary agent Lauren Khan chatted with our members about finding representation for their work. The informative hour was given over to questions from our members, which Lauren and Tali answered, graciously and honestly. Some of the topics discussed were:…
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Summer Courses at HSAD taught by Carol Teal
Indulge your creativity and revitalize your spirit. Plan a holiday week (or more) in beautiful Haliburton, Ontario, among lovely lakes, rocks, and trees! I’ll be teaching three writing workshops at the Haliburton School for Art & Design in June. Come and write with me in person! Registration is now OPEN! See page 76 for the…