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SUMMARY:WCYR's 2026 Past\, Present\, and Future Writing Contest Anthology
DESCRIPTION:Submit your reflections on time: what carries forward from the past\, what we are living in the present\, or what future might lie ahead.\n\nEntry submission opens 20 September 2026.\n\nEntry deadline is extended to 4 December 2026.\n\nEntry fee: $20 WCYR/WCDR members and $25 for non-members\n\nEnter Today!\n\nPoetry (up to 48 lines)\nFlash Fiction (150-300 words)\nShort Story (1\,000-1\,500 words)\n\nAny genre is welcome. \nPrizes in each category: \n\nFirst place: $50\nSecond place: $30\nThird place: $20\nHonourable mention: free copy of anthology\n\nAll entries fitting the theme will be included in the anthology\, available May 2027 \nFor full contest details. visit wcyork.ca/contest
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/wcyrs-2026-past-present-and-future-writing-contest-anthology/
CATEGORIES:Writing Competition
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ORGANIZER;CN="WCYR":MAILTO:wcyr.cochair@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:"Video Game Writing Portfolio" with Kim Sparks
DESCRIPTION:This eight-week workshop will help you develop your video game writing portfolio. You will write elements for your portfolio\, including: a brief scene in script format\, character bio\, lore entry\, object description\, and barks/NPC dialogue. At the end of the course\, you will have a one-on-one meeting with Kim to discuss your portfolio and next steps. \nThursdays\nOctober 15 to December 3 – 18:30-21:30 \nWCYR members receive a $50 discount with the code: disc2026
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/video-game-writing-portfolio/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Online
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SUMMARY:Creative Writing Sessions: Playing with Words with Allison Hannah
DESCRIPTION:This is your opportunity to get your fingers moving and ideas flowing. We’ll write in a group using 7-minute writing games: themed lists\, music title prompts\, passing a prompt to another participant\, and more. You’ll have the opportunity to share a piece of writing with the group to receive some positive feedback. This session will appeal to writers at any level. \nIn partnership with The Writers’ Community of York Region (WCYR). \nReserve your spot today. \nAbout Allison Hannah\nAllison is a writing group facilitator trained in the Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) method. She writes creative memoir and short fiction pieces using prompt sprints and is working on her first novel using the AWA method to develop scenes. \n 
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/creative-writing-sessions-playing-with-words-with-allison-hannah/
LOCATION:Aurora Public Library\, 15145 Yonge St\, Aurora\, Ontario\, L4G 1M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aurora Public Library":MAILTO:garmstrong@aurorapl.ca
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