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Benefits of membership

The goal of the Writers’ Community of York Region (WCYR) is to function as a hub for individuals and groups of authors, poets, playwrights, screenwriters, technical writers, journalists, business writers, networkers, editors and supporters of the written word. Please note: due to the fact that some of the materials read/discussed may contain mature themes, content and language, we have established a minimum age of 18 years as eligibility for membership.

We no longer provide a Youth Group option but we are always looking for skilled volunteers to help with initiatives such as these. Please visit the contact page and leave us a message if you are interested in working with us.

Click HERE to learn more about us and our initiatives.

Membership also gives you privileges with the Writers’ Community of Durham Region (WCDR) and our professional partners.

Our main location is the Newmarket Public Library but we’ve moved to a hybrid program offering with most of our meetings in person and some available via Zoom. Fees to attend monthly events vary, starting at $20.00 for registered WCYR members and $25 for non-members. Applicable fees are listed with each event. Attendance requires advance registration.

Membership is currently $70.00. This fee allows you to enjoy these these perks that may be offered each September to June session.

As a WCYR member, you enjoy the following benefits:

  • A $5 discount on event admission fees
  • Invitations to participate in weekly virtual write-ins on Sunday mornings or Monday evenings, or WCDR sessions on Thursdays, at no cost
  • Access to WCDR events at member prices
  • Discounts on participation in book-selling events, including The Bookshelf book fair
  • The opportunity to serve on the board and help shape the future of WCYR
  • The ability to promote yourself on WCYR social media, our website, and in our newsletter, The Writer’s Voice
  • The opportunity to be featured as an author on our website and added to our members directory
  • The opportunity to showcase your published books at our live events, on our blog, through WCYR social media, and our member publications webpage
  • Discounts on local retreats and workshops with participating partners
  • The chance to be professionally published on WCYR’s Easy Writer blog
  • Access to our lending library
  • Information about local writing groups
  • The ability to submit proposals for facilitating Member’s Only Workshops
  • The opportunity to attend up to four free Member’s Only Workshops per season
  • Two Buddy Passes per year for interested friends and family
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Eligibility to apply for educational and professional development writing grants
  • A WCYR website badge/icon to promote your membership on your website or blog
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