Workshops
Keynote and Honorary Patron of the WCYR Conference
zoomThe WCYR is proud to announce our second writers’ conference. This weekend event will bring together writers from all over York Region and beyond, along with guest speakers, editors, and publishers.
Scrivener for Beginners
zoomBack by popular demand. In this members-only workshop, Kim will walk us through the process of getting ourselves up and running on the Scrivener program. Stick around for advanced tips and tricks that will get you organized and motivated to write.
The Genesis of Story – M.C. Perron (members only)
zoomThis members-only workshop will examine the history of ideas, the importance of mental space in writing, how to use social media appropriately to find ideas and locate websites that are a continuous source of fodder. We will discuss why it is important to let ideas percolate and how to use the M.I.C.E. quotient to figure out the kind of story you want to write and how to pinpoint what can help bring it to life.
Web3 for Writers: Computer-Aided Writing and Art
zoomThis is a hands-on members only workshop. Participants will be taken step-by-step through the creation of their first piece of digital art. We will share tips and tricks for better results.
Let’s Write Dialogue with Sheila Horne
zoomIn this interactive and safe two-hour workshop, participants will learn through prompts and discussion the workings of dialogue and to relax and have fun with it. Participants are welcome to bring a piece of dialogue they are working on to share.