BDO Writing Contest: Short Story Division
Hosted by the York Writers Conference Original, un-published stories please. *Entry Fee: $20.00 *Prizes: 1st Place $200; 2nd Place $100; 3rd Place $50 All winners plus honorable mentions will receive an opportunity for publication in a themed … Read more
BDO Writing Contest: Glimpses Division
Hosted by the York Writers Conference Original, un-published stories and poems please. *Entry Fee: $8.00 *Prizes: 1st Place $50; 2nd Place $30; 3rd Place $20 All winners plus honorable mentions will receive an opportunity for publication in … Read more
Open House and Guest Speaker Douglas Smith
zoomJoin us for our annual Open House with guest speaker Douglas Smith
Tickets are free for everyone, but please pre-register below.
Story Secrets
What are the secrets to writing spectacular short stories? Join multi-award-winning writer Douglas Smith as he provides tips on the craft of writing the short story. Topics covered will include crafting characters, choosing the right point-of-view, pros and cons for various POV options, plotting as character decisions, why setting is character, stories with multiple POV characters, handling scene and POV changes, POV and character voice, non-linear plots, writing scenes out of order, opening lines, implied back story, handling information flow, story structures, recommended resources...and more.
York Writers Conference 2021
zoomRegistration Join the WCYR and friends for a weekend full of workshops, networking, and inspiration. Register early. Space is limited and registration closes October 17th, 2021. Date: October 22-24, 2021 Time: TBA Where: Zoom Cost: … Read more
15 Key Editing Tricks
zoom15 Key Editing Tricks
How do you keep readers on the edge of their seats? Learn how to edit your story in this event with Greg Ioannou. His presentation will cover the key elements you should look for in your draft, from concept to structure to plot, and how to improve them.