The WCYR Book Club is open to anyone. You do not need to be a member to participate, but you do need to purchase a copy of the book. This club is a coming together of authors and writers. It is a celebration of the written word, and an opportunity for us to learn more […]
Are you seeking insight into the world of publishing, from crafting compelling pitches to understanding market trends? Hoping to network with agents, publishers, and authors themselves? Join us to learn how to land an agent, what publishers seek in manuscripts, how to navigate the ever-evolving literary landscape, and more. This full-day in-person event will include sessions […]
As the event year draws to a close, please join us on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:30 pm at the Aurora Public Library – Lebovic Room, for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) to discuss our past year as well as look ahead to the next. The AGM is free for members. Following the AGM, […]
Join us on Sunday, 21 September 2025 from 1 – 3 p.m. for our annual Open House meeting at Old Town Hall in Newmarket featuring Cali Platek’s talk “Ink to legacy: How to Publish Your Book.” This year’s Open House event is hosting speaker Cali Platek, an experienced publishing professional, currently serving as Senior Digital […]
Join us for an insider’s look at the publishing world. WCYR Chair Tali Shammas sits down with literary agent Lauren Khan of FinePrint Literary Management for a candid fireside conversation […]
📍 Newmarket Public Library–Multipurpose Room 📅 Sunday, April 26 ⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM 🎟 Free Admission Join us for an afternoon featuring two events. Attend one or stay for both! ✨ 2:00 PM: Author […]