• Four Poets on “Remembrance”

    Richvale Library 40 Pearson Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

    “Readings at Richvale” is a quarterly series of readings by local poets, held in the auditorium of the Richvale Library. The next session is on Rembrance Day November 11, and the theme is “Remembrance.”  One highlight will be John Oughton reading his poem,  “Growing Up A Block Away From John McCrae,” (author of “In Flanders Fields.) There is no admission fee or registration […]

  • November’s Book Club Meeting

    Join us for this month’s book club, featuring the creative writing of Elise Abram. The Depth of Water is an urban fantasy that is sure to keep you turning the page. Simply sign up, grab yourself a copy of the book and start reading. In October, we will connect back with you about the meeting time […]

  • Georgina Public Library Local Author Showcase

    Georgina Public Library – Keswick Branch 90 Wexford Dr., Keswick, Ontario, Canada

    Join Georgina Public Library for our annual local author showcase. Authors will be sharing their published works and selling their books at the event. Enjoy author talks, children story readings, book-themed crafts, writing workshops, and much more. Check our website at the beginning of October for the schedule of events and to see who will […]

  • Self-Publishing for New Authors

    Stepping into self-publishing means becoming both an author and a publisher, but what does that really mean? This workshop provides an essential overview of the publishing industry from a self-publisher’s […]

  • Artist-Poet Gathering

    Aurora Town Square 50 Victoria Street, Aurora, Ontario, Canada

    A quarterly meetup between artists and poets in the Aurora Cultural Centre’s galleries in Aurora Town Square’s Homeroom Galleries. Participants are invited to create spontaneous written and visual responses to […]

  • 7 Stories

    Art Gallery of Georgina 149 High St., Sutton West, Ontario, Canada

    7 Stories is a writing competition inspired by art. Each year, seven artworks are selected from the Gallery’s collection. Writers are invited to spend time with these pieces — to […]

  • A Marketing Cheatsheet to Growing Your Social Media Following

    Taylor’s Funeral Home 524 Davis Drive, Newmarket, Ontario, Canada

    Provide WCYR members with a painless introduction to marketing by offering a workshop that helps them identify their author brand, target reader audience, and ideas for expanding their social media presence.

  • Hermits & Flash Fiction/Nonfiction

    Join Carol Teal as she leads generative workshops for the Amherst Writers and Artists (AWA) event, “Write Around the World”, in February. Write with a small group on Zoom to […]

  • Muse & Memoir

    Join Carol Teal to write from your memories and life. Humans are meaning making creatures. Look for themes in your life while we make meaning from experience. As we write […]