MJ Moores’ members-only workshop this October was all about preparing for November’s NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). So, let’s get ready! MJ started by reminding us that a lot of planning happens in our head. … Read more
Over the past couple of months, the WCYR has hosted the annual BDO Writing Contests, culminating at the York Writers Conference, which was held from October 22 to 24, 2021. The theme of the competition … Read more
National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo is fast approaching. In this month-long goal to write 50,000 words, word-crafters across the world unite. Here at the WCYR we like to celebrate with our own Mini-NaNo. What’s … Read more
The open house and first event of the WCYR 2021/2022 season welcomed author Douglas Smith. Doug led us on a journey through the craft of creating short stories. One of the first things Doug did … Read more
About the Book: Suffering sea monsters! Can Hubert brave the storm? Meet Rainbow Reef’s fabulous fish kids: Aiden, the panicky pufferfish, Sparky the doggone friendly dogfish, Olga the eight-legged bully, her little sister Red, and … Read more
About the Book: After losing a friend in battle, it takes time for the Solid Gold team of heroes to get back into the monster hunting game. A new leader, Dracula’s resurgence, and a handful … Read more
About the Book: Murphy’s Law: Rule #1 What Can Go Wrong, Will Go Wrong One kind gesture ignites a series of events that shatters Louisa’s world. Determined not to get mixed up with the daughter … Read more
About the Book: Hannah will resort to anything to save her mother’s life. Including blackmail. Even if the target is the former boyfriend of her goody-goody best friend, Stacy. Except, he just moved to the … Read more
About the Book Kyra Greene is a pest controller, not an exterminator. She has to be clear about that when the pests can be anything from pixies to dragons. But when her fledgling business teeters … Read more
About the Book: Grounded in Time When an entire town is locked in déjà vu, the D.E.M.ON. agents are relieved to manage a simple case for a change. That is, until they link the disappearance … Read more
by Exsanguine Hart You’ve done it. You’ve decided to be a writer. An aspiring writer. And that’s the first thing stopping you from getting your draft done. You are a writer. You don’t aspire, you … Read more
by Exsanguine Hart You may be familiar with a writer’s point of view (POV) — first, second, and third person — but how do you know which one to use, and how to use it … Read more
About the Book: Hubert is losing his best friend to a bully. Meet Rainbow Reef’s fabulous fish kids: Emma and Aiden, the panicky pufferfish twins, Sparky the doggone friendly dogfish, Olga the eight-legged bully, Sturgeon … Read more
About the Book: In times of chaos, it’s normal to feel anxious and overwhelmed. But it’s also possible, even amid upheavals, to self-soothe and cultivate calm. Begin by saying, “enough already.” With threads of wisdom … Read more
About the Book: Samba in Brazil, written by Paul Yanuziello with illustrations by Joshua Miller, is a fun story about a lovable puppy and his best friend on their first overseas vacation. In book two … Read more
