Our Final Fruits for NaNoWriMo 2018 By: Loni Cameron Every November thousands of writers around the world take on the challenge to write an entire novel in one month. This challenge asks that the author … Read more
Let’s Plan for Success in 2019! By: Loni Cameron 2019 is upon us! The New Year gives us an opportunity for new goals. I’m not always one for resolutions – it’s hard to keep those. … Read more
Wearing Our Creativity … Literally on Our Sleeves! By: Loni Cameron An afternoon of laughs and creativity filled this year’s WCYR Holiday Party. Dressed in ugly Christmas sweaters and smiles, writers mixed and mingled, broke … Read more
And This is What We Did! By: Loni Cameron Every November thousands of writers around the world take on the challenge to write an entire novel in one month. This challenge asks that the author … Read more
By: Loni Cameron Today’s Member Spotlight features Val Tobin. Val knew she wanted to be an author for almost her whole life. For her latest project, the research was fun. Val spent time in Niagara-on-the-Lake, … Read more
Do you like books? Of course you do, you’re a writer. Do you love libraries? Yes! Then you are who we are looking for a volunteer to be our Library Liaison. Work with the libraries … Read more
By: Loni Cameron Sandy Day, our new Social Media Coordinator is here to tell us all a little about herself. A poet and novelist, Sandy is a dog-lover. Writing is more than her passion and … Read more
By: Loni Cameron Gary McGugan, author of “corporate intrigue” novels, has learned not just what it takes to write a novel, but to sell one as well. Gary thinks of himself as a global citizen, … Read more
By MJ Moores As a writer working toward finding an agent and getting that all-elusive contract with a large (or even medium-size) publishing house, I have felt the burn of futility. At the same time, … Read more
Are you interested at helping out at events (meetings, socials, workshops)? Would you like the flexibility of being there to talk to fellow members? Are you well-organized? Consider volunteering as the Hospitality Coordinator Assistant. … Read more
Enjoy being at the centre of events? OR do you flourish behind-the-scenes? The WCYR is looking for Special Event Aids to contribute to various special projects/events, wherever they are needed. A Special Event Aid will … Read more
Today’s Member Spotlight features writer Mark Koning. Mark writes in a variety of genres: he has written memoir, short stories and more! He has stories he needs to tell. Mark doesn’t tend to plan out … Read more
Have you ever wondered why it’s so awesome to belong to the WCYR? – Well, how about us helping you get your books out to your reading audience? – Here’s another great WCYR perk for … Read more
By: Loni Cameron We’d like to welcome Nancy Thorne to the Member Spotlight. A wonky writer, Nancy has learned what to lead with when asked what her books are about. She has worked through her … Read more
It’s almost time for Na-No-Wri-Mo 2018. Every year since 1999, with 21 participants, writers have gathered to try to write a 50,000 word novel in a month. The number of writers participating grew to 402, … Read more
