The Pliant Writer with Craig Hodgins
Be Flexible, Find Balance By: Loni Cameron This month’s member-run workshop had Craig Hodgins speaking to us about how to make the best use of our time. The problem of many people is that we … Read more
Posts in Category ‘Easy Writer’
Volunteer with Us: Library Liaison
Do you like books? Of course you do, you’re a writer. Do you love libraries? Yes! Then you are who we are looking for a volunteer to be our Library Liaison. Work with the libraries … Read more
Member Spotlight – Sandy Day
By: Loni Cameron Sandy Day, our new Social Media Coordinator is here to tell us all a little about herself. A poet and novelist, Sandy is a dog-lover. Writing is more than her passion and … Read more
Creating an Author Platform
Lift Yourself Up! By: Loni Cameron This month, Elaine Cougler brought us Writing and Author Platform Go Hand In Hand. Elaine reminded us that everything we write needs a place to sell, everything we write … Read more
Member Spotlight – Gary D. McGugan
By: Loni Cameron Gary McGugan, author of “corporate intrigue” novels, has learned not just what it takes to write a novel, but to sell one as well. Gary thinks of himself as a global citizen, … 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
Volunteer Opportunity: Hospitality Coordinator Assistants
Are you interested at helping out at events (meetings, socials, workshops)? Would you like the flexibility of being there to talk to fellow members? Are you well-organized? Consider volunteering as the Hospitality Coordinator Assistant. … Read more
Volunteer with Us: Special Events Aids
Enjoy being at the centre of events? OR do you flourish behind-the-scenes? The WCYR is looking for Special Event Aids to contribute to various special projects/events, wherever they are needed. A Special Event Aid will … Read more
Member Spotlight – Mark Koning
Today’s Member Spotlight features writer Mark Koning. Mark writes in a variety of genres: he has written memoir, short stories and more! He has stories he needs to tell. Mark doesn’t tend to plan out … Read more
Members Perk: Author Promotion at Chapters in 2019!
Have you ever wondered why it’s so awesome to belong to the WCYR? – Well, how about us helping you get your books out to your reading audience? – Here’s another great WCYR perk for … Read more
Member Spotlight – Nancy Thorne
By: Loni Cameron We’d like to welcome Nancy Thorne to the Member Spotlight. A wonky writer, Nancy has learned what to lead with when asked what her books are about. She has worked through her … Read more
National Novel Writing Month
It’s almost time for Na-No-Wri-Mo 2018. Every year since 1999, with 21 participants, writers have gathered to try to write a 50,000 word novel in a month. The number of writers participating grew to 402, … Read more
Volunteer With Us! Join Our Social Media Team
Are you a Twitter fiend? Facebook? How about Instagram? Consider putting those technical skills and social media prowess to work for, well, the WCYR. Our Social Media Coordinator is a critical position. Without someone steady to rely on, … Read more
Membership Perks: Leading a Workshop
By: Linda Francis Did you ever wonder why it’s a great idea to join the Writers’ Community of York Region (WCYR)? Well, there’s a whole list of reasons! How about running a workshop and sharing … Read more
World Building with Heather O’Connor
Where Are We Now? By: Loni Cameron Did you know world-building is not just for the science-fiction/fantasy genres? Writers must build the world for any story they create. This October, Heather O’Connor taught the WCYR … Read more