Join Paul Coccia as he invites writers into the Green World. With a discussion of the literary critic Northrop Frye’s theory, writers will gain the ability to understand, create, and assess Green Worlds in their own works and how they can establish environments where their characters can experiment, change and evolve. As the Green World provides spaces away from the constraints of societal norms for characters to develop and grow, writers will leave empowered to help their characters achieve the full potential of their character arcs.
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Back by popular demand. In this members-only workshop, Kim will walk us through the process of getting ourselves up and running on the Scrivener program. Stick around for advanced tips and tricks that will get you organized and motivated to write. Read more
“You can do it. You can write that first draft, so that you can then go on to the act of revision. But the first draft must be completed before you can achieve your finished … Read more
One thing new writers are often told is to “write what you know.” How are you supposed to grow as a writer if you only write the things you know about? Read more
When it comes to writing poetry, are you uncertain about what makes a poem “good”? Do you occasionally respond to a situation in your life by writing a poem, but are then uncertain about showing … Read more
How on earth do you take 50K+ words and boil them down to 1 measly little page? The formula’s simple, the practice is grueling but we’ll get your reduction simmering nicely. MJ Moores will walk you … Read more
Join us for our Annual General Meeting and stay for an interactive workshop on writing great dialogue. Annual General Meeting Elections are over! Come welcome our new board and learn what’s in store for the … Read more
This workshop focuses on the phase in a short story writer’s career when they’ve established themselves and have built up a backlist of published short fiction. It will explain the many ways a successful short … Read more
Start the new season with a bang! Join the WCYR for an open house meeting. WCYR members, friends and anyone interested in writing are welcome. Admission is free (please register below). Come celebrate the successes … Read more
Don’t Be Afraid! The end of January had Charlene Jones leading a group of unsuspecting WCYR members in one of the most interactive workshops I have ever attended. We began by warming up our voices, because … Read more
Be Flexible, Find Balance By: Loni Cameron This month’s member-run workshop had Craig Hodgins speaking to us about how to make the best use of our time. The problem of many people is that we … Read more
By: Linda Francis Did you ever wonder why it’s a great idea to join the Writers’ Community of York Region (WCYR)? Well, there’s a whole list of reasons! How about running a workshop and sharing … Read more
Where Are We Now? By: Loni Cameron Did you know world-building is not just for the science-fiction/fantasy genres? Writers must build the world for any story they create. This October, Heather O’Connor taught the WCYR … Read more
