Get the Draft Done! Charles F. French
zoom"You can do it. You can write that first draft, so that you can then go on to the act of revision. But the first draft must be completed before you can achieve your finished … Read more
Even More Conference Speakers!
zoomJoin 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
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.
Poetry Workshop
zoomPatricia Keeney, an award-winning poet, novelist, theatre and literary critic and professor of Literature, Humanities and Creative Writing at Toronto’s York University will be facilitating this special two-hour workshop in Newmarket.
Do you want to explore “the inside story” that will help you to deepen your connection with your writing and your readers? Whether or not poetry is your usual genre, all writers can benefit from exploring the poem as an emotional roadmap, otherwise known as the inside story.