Category: Announcement
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The Pink Eye Yaksha
Cover reveal and background story behind the upcoming children’s KidLit novella, The Eyes of Ess-Vaha (The Pink Eye Yaksha), in collaboration with illustrator Chris Ho. Estimated release date: June 2, 2026. Buy from Amazon. Yaksha are creatures of Buddhist and Hindu mythology. In the West, most Yaksha are associated with Eastern Asian cultures due to the…
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Over 50 Free Email Courses at Reedsy Learning
I love free stuff, especially when it’s useful and informative. A while back, I posted about free online courses for authors at IngramSpark. Reedsy Learning is another great free resource for self-published authors. Developed by Reedsy, a popular marketplace connecting authors with publishing professionals, Reedsy Learning is a free online platform offering short 10-day email…
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Join Us At Fan Expo 2026
The WCYR and WCDR are participating in Fan Expo Canada 2026 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This enormous multi-day fandom conference spans both North and South buildings for an event that sees over 100K attendees over the course of 4 days (Aug 27-30). Each day will feature WCYR authors in a variety of genres,…
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Creator-in-Residence Program
Announcing East Gwillimbury Public Library’s first-ever Creator-in-Residence (CiR) program to promote and nurture creativity and skill-building in their Makerspaces and Design Studio. This program seeks to build meaningful connections between professional creators and the community, supporting local creators from diverse backgrounds and experiences. The Library is open to receiving submissions from creators in a variety…
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Announcing VPL’s Writer-in Residence Program
The Writer-in-Residence program at Vaughan Public Libraries supports aspiring writers through guidance, mentorship, and practical learning opportunities that strengthen skills and build confidence. In May and June 2026, VPL welcomes award-winning author and professional writing coach Deborah Kerbel as Writer-in-Residence. Deborah will offer one-on-one consultations, manuscript critiques, workshops, and drop-in Q&A sessions for writers at all levels.…
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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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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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Meet the Richmond Public Hill WritingCircle
A Space for Writers like you? Yes, at the Library! Are you interested in writing? Looking for a place to hone your writing craftand connect with other writers and readers? Do you live in the RichmondHill area? Richmond Hill Public Library (RHPL) has just the thing for you! RHPL offers a variety of opportunities and…
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Meet the Newmarket Freeflow Writers’Circle
Original post by Lois Hayes and Loni Cameron For the Newmarket Freeflow Writers’ Circle, it’s the words that matter. There is no website and we don’t have a social media presence. We’repeople whose love of exploring with words have brought us together overthe past twenty years. All genres are welcome, from memoir to poetry tofantasy/sci-fi.…
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Welcome to Prep-tober!
By MJ Moores Novel writing month kicks off at the end of October or Prep-tober. Regardless of the controversy surrounding the not-for-profit that adopted the moniker NaNoWriMo, the WCYR and many other writers and organizations have welcomed November as the month to set a personal challenge to write 50,000 words in 30 days. WCYR will…