Category: Events
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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…
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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…
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Essential Legal Tips for Writers
On January 16, 2025, Natalie Shammas, the WCYR’s chairperson, gave an engaging talk about the legal side of writing. She focused on two big topics: contracts and defamation. As both an author and a lawyer, Natalie brought a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience to the table, and her insights were truly invaluable. Her number…
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Upcoming Events in January and February 2025
A new year, a new slate of exciting and educational events! Here’s what’s on deck for January and February 2025. Plant Life: More Than a Setting with Bev McLeish Plants are part of our everyday lives although they go unnoticed and overlooked by most writers. When plants are noted within a setting, they can provide…
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Our First Book Club Meeting: A Recap
by Elise Abram We kicked off the very first WCYR Book Club meeting with a deep dive into Uriel Through Eleanor by Brian Prousky. The conversation was rich with insights, as members shared their thoughts on themes like faulty memory and second-generation trauma caused by the Holocaust. We started with a quick synopsis of Brian’s novel: while…
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The All New MiMu @ the WCYR
by MJ Moores Have you heard about MiMu? Have you seen his cute little face with the mask and wide, bright eyes? Surely, you’ve noticed the old-fashioned typewriter he’s sitting behind under the moonlight? No? Well, then I think it’s about time we introduced you to the new mascot for WCYR’s Mini Muse Milestone Challenge……
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Return of the Plot Bunny with MJ Moores
by Sara Daniels What makes an event truly outstanding? What motivates you to step out of your comfort zone and socialize with unfamiliar people at a funeral home? Engagement? Interaction? Can one teach and inspire simultaneously? MJ Moores provided the attendees all of this and more at the WCYR workshop Return of the Plot Bunny.…