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SUMMARY:Vaughan Public Libraries' Writer-in-Residence Program
DESCRIPTION:The Writer-in-Residence program at Vaughan Public Libraries supports aspiring writers through guidance\, mentorship\, and practical learning opportunities that strengthen skills and build confidence. \nIn May and June 2026\, VPL welcomes award-winning author and professional writing coach Deborah Kerbel as Writer-in-Residence. Deborah will offer one-on-one consultations\, manuscript critiques\, workshops\, and drop-in Q&A sessions for writers at all levels. \nSee https://www.vaughanpl.info/wir for details\, dates\, locations\, and times.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/vaughan-public-libraries-writer-in-residence-program/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Workshops
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SUMMARY:The Bookshelf
DESCRIPTION:Once again this year\, the WCYR will be holding an artisan book fair adjacent to the Newmarket Farmers’ Market on Saturday June 20\, 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for our organization to highlight its involvement in the community\, and to help market visitors learn about what we offer local writers. Our booths will be set up just south of the market\, along the Newmarket Riverwalk Commons path towards Fairy Lake. Please drop by between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. to support our writers!
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/the-bookshelf-2/
LOCATION:Newmarket Farmers’ Market\, 200 Doug Duncan Drive\, Newmarket\, Ontario\, L3Y 3Y9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BookVendors,Local Author Showcase
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ORGANIZER;CN="WCYR":MAILTO:wcyr.cochair@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Write • Revise • Repeat: A Self-Editing Toolkit at EFACON 2026
DESCRIPTION:Even experienced editors struggle to edit their own work. Our expertise does not eliminate our brain’s tendency to “autocorrect” errors or eliminate cognitive bias when we are too close to the prose. This session takes a look at why it’s difficult to edit your own work and offers practical strategies for editing your manuscript with greater clarity and objectivity. \nWe’ll begin with “big-picture” developmental editing techniques—such as reverse outlining and building a “book bible.” Next\, we’ll discuss how to copy/line edit your manuscript using multiple\, focused passes. \nThe use of AI tools as a diagnostic tool to train yourself to identify personal stylistic habits\, patterns\, and crutches while revising will also be discussed. \nUse the link https://bit.ly/4kGhUFZ to register and the code TEN2026 for 10% off.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/write-revise-repeat-a-self-editing-toolkit-at-efacon-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Online
CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Blueprint for a Book Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Summer Courses at HSAD taught by Carol Teal \nIndulge your creativity and revitalize your spirit. Plan a holiday week (or more) in beautiful Haliburton\, Ontario\, among lovely lakes\, rocks\, and trees! I’ll be teaching three writing workshops at the Haliburton School for Art & Design in June. Come and write with me in person! Registration is now OPEN!  See page 76 for the HSAD Course Calendar for registration options. Check out all the creative offerings at HSAD this summer –  https://flemingcollege.ca/PDF/HSAD/HSAD-Course-Calendar-2026.pdf \nCOURSE CODE: ARTS2954 \nSECTION: 41 \nLEVEL: All Levels \nINSTRUCTOR: Carol Teal \nDATE: June 27\, 2026 \nFEES: $154.18 \nThis course is designed to help you turn an idea into a clear\, workable plan for your book. Whether you’re writing fiction or memoir\, you will develop a strong foundation that supports your project from beginning to end. You will clarify the purpose of your book\, identify your characters and what they want\, and define the central conflict. Through guided exercises\, map out key plot points\, timeline\, and genre\, and explore who your ideal reader is and how to keep them engaged and turning pages. By the end of the day\, leave with a complete blueprint for your book—one that gives you direction\, confidence\, and momentum to move from an initial idea to a finished manuscript.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/blueprint-for-a-book-workshop/
LOCATION:Fleming College Haliburton School of Art and Design\, 297 College Drive\, Haliburton\, Ontario\, K0M 1S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Courses
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SUMMARY:Writing Memoirs
DESCRIPTION:Summer Courses at HSAD taught by Carol Teal \nIndulge your creativity and revitalize your spirit. Plan a holiday week (or more) in beautiful Haliburton\, Ontario\, among lovely lakes\, rocks\, and trees! I’ll be teaching three writing workshops at the Haliburton School for Art & Design in June. Come and write with me in person! Registration is now OPEN!  See page 76 for the HSAD Course Calendar for registration options. Check out all the creative offerings at HSAD this summer – https://flemingcollege.ca/PDF/HSAD/HSAD-Course-Calendar-2026.pdf \nCOURSE CODE: ARTS56 \nSECTION: 41 \nLEVEL: All Levels \nINSTRUCTOR: Carol Teal \nDATE: June 29–July 3\, 2026 \nFEES: $494.01 \nTelling stories from life and memories\, this creative writing course will focus on memoirs. Each day there will be discussions on different aspects of writing\, including themes\, how to structure memoirs\, and engage readers. There will be daily time for writing your stories from memory or as elicited by prompts. Share some of your fresh writing with the class and give and receive feedback on what is strong and working in your writing. Develop your craft using writing exercises and prompts that will target specific writing skills.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/writing-memoirs/
LOCATION:Fleming College Haliburton School of Art and Design\, 297 College Drive\, Haliburton\, Ontario\, K0M 1S0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:FanExpo Canada 2026
DESCRIPTION:The WCYR and WCDR are participating in Fan Expo Canada 2026 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This enormous multi-day fandom conference spans both North and South buildings for an event that sees over 100K attendees over the course of 4 days (Aug 27-30). \nHope to see you there!
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/fanexpo-canada-2026/
LOCATION:Metro Toronto Convention Centre\, 255 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2W6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,BookVendors,Conference
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