BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Writers' Community of York Region - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Writers' Community of York Region
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wcyork.ca
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Writers' Community of York Region
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Toronto
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250531T233000
DTSTAMP:20260506T115118
CREATED:20250409T074119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T081446Z
UID:3507-1742803200-1748734200@wcyork.ca
SUMMARY:Timeless Tales V: The Letters Writing Contest
DESCRIPTION:Arts Society King (with King Heritage & Culture) is presenting our annual all-ages writing contest\, this year Timeless Tales V – The Letters. \nFive excerpts taken from diaries and letters in the King Museum archives are prompts sure to spark imaginative short stories. \nResidents of York\, Simcoe\, Peel and Dufferin are all eligible. Free to enter. $100 for the best stories in five age categories. The contest is open for entries and closes May 31. Rules and info are at https://artssocietyking.ca/events/timeless-tales-v-the-letters-writing-contest/
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/timeless-tales-v-the-letters-writing-contest/
LOCATION:Arts Society King\, 2920 King Road\, King City\, Ontario\, L7B 1L6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Writing Competition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wcyork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Untitled-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Society King":MAILTO:info@artssocietyking.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250323T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250323T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T115118
CREATED:20250311T110852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T145227Z
UID:3090-1742720400-1742738400@wcyork.ca
SUMMARY:The Link Spring Market
DESCRIPTION:Join our authors at The Link Spring Market. \nThe event will take place at Georgina’s unique Link Market on Sunday\, 23 March 2025 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nCome out to support local authors and purchase your next great read!
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/the-link-spring-market/
LOCATION:The Link Marketplace\, 20849 Dalton Rd\, Sutton West\, Ontario\, L0E 1R0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BookVendors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wcyork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Social-e1741691360450.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="WCYR":MAILTO:wcyr.cochair@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250320T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T115118
CREATED:20241214T152158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T152525Z
UID:2168-1742497200-1742504400@wcyork.ca
SUMMARY:AI for Authors: From Inspiration to Beyond the Final Edit
DESCRIPTION:Description\nA lot has changed in the AI space since generative AI tools such as MidJourney\, Dalle\, and ChatGPT went mainstream in 2022. The Writers’ Guild of America strike\, anti-AI policies at periodicals\, and voice actors suing TikTok represent the big societal reactions to these tools. We will touch briefly on legal issues and the outcomes of court challenges still in progress at the time of this writing. Despite the controversies and unresolved copyright issues\, generative AI tools offer an advantage to savvy authors. This workshop will help writers use AI tools to write better\, more creatively\, and with personal artistic flair. We will touch on AI tools for marketing\, publishing\, editing\, brainstorming\, researching\, and more. Even if every word of your next manuscript is handwritten on paper\, there will be takeaways you can use. This workshop cuts through the hype with information and practical instruction. Use it as guide to evaluate how much and how little AI assistance is appropriate to your writing practice. \nWe will begin with a state-of-the-art introduction to AI tools available to writers right now\, work through discussions and hands-on demonstrations\, and finish with questions and answers. We will explore both free and paid applications. Generative AI tools will include the current versions of: Midjourney\, Sudowrite\, ChatGPT (paid version versus free version)\, specialized chatbots\, plus the most prominent new applications. Even more important than tools will be demonstrations and discussions about which tasks not to automate\, and how to ensure your writing remains true to your voice and vision. There will be no judgement and plenty of open discussion depending on the needs and interests of workshop participants. Depending on the interests of the participants\, we will discuss legal issues related to copyright and the ethics of AI use. The workshop will emphasize hands-on instruction with the best AI tools. Demos will include using AI for feedback on a chapter\, chapter resumes\, research\, brainstorming\, outlining\, eliminating cliches\, exploring new genres\, and generating texts in precise styles (legal letter\, 19th century love letter\, instruction manual\, fictional transcripts written “in role” by character personas). The workshop will also focus on AI tools for editing\, an area undergoing exponential improvements. \nReserve your spot for this members only workshop. \nDate: Thursday\, 20 March 2025 \nTime: 7 – 9 p.m. \nLocation: Taylor’s Funeral Home\, 524 Davis Dr\, Newmarket\, ON L3Y 2P3
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/ai-for-authors-from-inspiration-to-beyond-the-final-edit/
LOCATION:Taylor’s Funeral Home\, 524 Davis Drive\, Newmarket\, Ontario\, L3Y 2P3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wcyork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AI-e1734189707148.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T115118
CREATED:20241217T152522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T233431Z
UID:2257-1739991600-1739995200@wcyork.ca
SUMMARY:Book Club Meeting #2 - "Boss" by Deborah Armstrong
DESCRIPTION: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 about the writings of our fellow members. \nYou will be given 6-8 weeks to read the novel. At the end of the period\, we will come together virtually\, to discuss the story. You will have an opportunity to ask the author questions and the author will share insight with us about their publishing journey. \nThere are no additional fees to participate\, other than purchasing a copy of the book. The cost of the book may vary\, depending on the format chosen. \nBook: Boss\nAuthor: Deborah Armstrong\nGenre: Romance\nPages: 194\nCost: Ebook: $7.99. Paperback: $21.73\nStore: Amazon Canada \nClick here to register. \nSynopsis:\nBoss\, Book One in the Game Changer series\, tells the story of Dr. Jules Montgomery and Dane Andrews\, a retired naval sniper\, who found themselves in an unexpected situation that led to a night of passion. \nFive years later\, their fling unexpectedly comes full circle when Dane’s housekeeper\, Val\, reunites with her estranged niece and grandniece. Needing to bring the child back to her employer’s ranch while her niece handles a medical emergency\, Val sets the stage for a complex and emotional reunion\, allowing the characters to reconcile their past and navigate the challenges of newfound family ties. \nJules lost her parents to a senseless shooting. Dane is a decorated hero known for his shooting abilities. He’s killed many and would do it again to save innocent lives. Jules struggles to reconcile the man of her dreams with the man of her nightmares. \nDane has a brain injury due to an accident. He needs his service dog\, Lucky\, to alert him of oncoming seizures. Dane and Lucky are a charming duo throughout the story. To add to the enjoyment of this book\, Becca\, a precocious four-almost-five-year-old redhead and Bates\, Dane’s strong and silent wingman are also featured.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/book-club-meeting-2-boss-by-deborah-armstrong/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Online
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wcyork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/book-club-january-1-e1734449083235.png
ORGANIZER;CN="WCYR":MAILTO:wcyr.cochair@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250430T235959
DTSTAMP:20260506T115118
CREATED:20250118T144147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T144642Z
UID:2569-1739491200-1746057599@wcyork.ca
SUMMARY:Seniors 55+ Literary Competition
DESCRIPTION:DISTRICT ‘E’ – 7th ANNUAL\nSENIORS 55+ LITERARY COMPETITION \n\nALL ONTARIO RESIDENTS WELCOME TO ENTER \n\n\n\nSubmit your original\, unpublished entry for – POEMS\, ESSAYS\, MEMOIRS\, SHORT STORIES. Note that all work must be written by the entrant\, who must be 55+ years of age.\n\n\nDownload the full details including copies of the judging forms (so you will know how each submission will be evaluated) and the application form.\n\nELECTRONIC ENTRIES ONLY OR QUESTIONS TO: districtEseniorsliterary@gmail.com \nCOMPETITION OPENS – FEBRUARY 14\, 2025 and CLOSES – midnight WEDNESDAY\, APRIL 30\, 2025 \nAwards Luncheon being hosted by Branch 171 Alliston\, 111 Dufferin Street South\, Alliston\, Sunday\, June 22\, 2025 – 1:00 pm \nFor more info on SENIORS’ LIT COMPETITION\, Contact Seniors’ Chair Bruno Scaturchio at 416-347-0621 or Dist E Sec/Srs Lit Co-Chair Betty-Jean Murray – 705-528-9292
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/seniors-55-literary-competition/
LOCATION:Competition
CATEGORIES:Writing Competition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wcyork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/image004-e1737210945871.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Canadian Legion District 'E'":MAILTO:districtEseniorsliterary@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250119T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250310T235959
DTSTAMP:20260506T115118
CREATED:20241214T150916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T110223Z
UID:2158-1737244800-1741651199@wcyork.ca
SUMMARY:7 Stories: A Writing Competition
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 version of the hugely popular 7 Stories writing competition! \nThis exhibition will feature 7 selected pieces of artwork from the GCAC Permanent Collection.\nWriting contestants are to select one of the seven images to base their written submission. \nCash prizes will be awarded to the winners of each of the 7 art pieces! \nVisit the venue website to see the artwork you’ll be writing about.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/7-stories-a-writing-competition/
LOCATION:Ontario
CATEGORIES:Writing Competition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wcyork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/7-stories-poster-v3-e1734188924549.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T115118
CREATED:20241218T141010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T141107Z
UID:2266-1737198000-1737205200@wcyork.ca
SUMMARY:Artist-Poet Gathering
DESCRIPTION:This is a  quarterly meetup between artists and poets in the Aurora Cultural Centre’s galleries in Aurora Town Square. Participants are invited to create spontaneous written and visual responses to the artworks on display within our current exhibitions. \nEach gathering begins with 1.5 hours of viewing\, social\, and creation time\, followed by a 30-minute sharing session with the option to present any work made. All writing/art materials are responsible of the participants. Please note that only dry media is permitted in this program. \nThe meeting will take place in the Homerooom Galleries (Level 1). \nThis is an opportunity for our writers (poets\, flash fiction writers) to meet with artists (some of whom have work currently on exbibit at the gallery)\, view the current gallery exhibits\, and create new work inspired by both the exhibits and the shared interactions between these distinct members of the creative world. Please sign up to participate through the Aurora Cultural Centre website or use the link below. \nCome on out and get inspired!
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/artist-poet-gathering/
LOCATION:Aurora Town Square\, 50 Victoria Street\, Aurora\, Ontario\, L4G 1R3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Networking,Write-in
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wcyork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Artist-Poet-Gathering-January-18-e1734530974981.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Aurora Cultural Centre":MAILTO:Info@auroraculturalcentre.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T115118
CREATED:20250114T115621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T234932Z
UID:2493-1737054000-1737061200@wcyork.ca
SUMMARY:Legal Issues All Writers Must Consider
DESCRIPTION:Join us with speaker Natalie Shammas for an informative and engaging talk on the legal challenges writers face in their creative and professional journeys. This session will cover essential topics such as copyright basics\, contracts\, intellectual property\, and defamation laws. Learn how to protect your work\, navigate contracts\, and avoid common legal pitfalls that can impact your career. \nWhether you’re an aspiring writer or an established author\, this talk will provide valuable insights to safeguard your rights and set yourself up for success in the literary world. There will also be a Q&A session\, so come prepared with your questions! \nWho Should Attend: \nThis event is perfect for writers of all genres and experience levels who want to understand the legal side of their craft. \nReserve your spot for this members only workshop. \n 
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/legal-issues-all-writers-must-consider/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Online
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wcyork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/legal-event.png
ORGANIZER;CN="WCYR":MAILTO:wcyr.cochair@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241220T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T115118
CREATED:20241214T144854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T144854Z
UID:2143-1734721200-1734728400@wcyork.ca
SUMMARY:WCYR Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Come out and enjoy a full and varied lineup of music and reading on Friday\, December 20\, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. \nJoin us at The Sticks Craft Beer Bar\, 13 Main Street South in Newmarket. \nPlease note that while the reader list for this event is full\, we welcome the presence of all comers in the audience.
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/wcyr-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:The Sticks Craft Beer Bar\, 13 Main Street South\, Newmarket\, Ontario\, L3Y 3Y1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Networking,Readings,SocialEvent
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wcyork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Open-Mic-Dec-20-2024-e1734187704515.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="WCYR":MAILTO:wcyr.cochair@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR