How to Focus and Write for the Reader
For whom does the writer write? While the answer may seem obvious, keeping the reader top of mind is not always as easy as it sounds. In Jerry Amernic’s workshop, How to Focus and Write for the Reader, writers will learn the art of readying themselves for the task at hand. Focus is critical. Read more
The WCYR is proud to announce our second writers’ conference. This weekend event will bring together writers from all over York Region and beyond, along with guest speakers, editors, and publishers. Read more
September had us ready to learn about page-turning tension and Molly O’Keefe was there to teach us during our annual Open House. But before we got started, the WCYR Board announced some changes. MJ Moores, … Read more
High Interest, Low Reading Level – We All Deserve Great Stories by M.C. Perron After a long hiatus from the WCYR, I decided to attend Erin Thomas’ presentation as a way of coming back. I … Read more
I am alone. It is dark. I am cold. I am lost. No one understands. The ones who love me patiently support my efforts, but they cannot relate to my frustrations. No one gets it. … Read more
Variety Makes the Pages Turn Faster The first WCYR workshop of 2020 had us diving into pacing, with the amazing Kim McDougall. Having attended Kim’s workshops in the past, I knew this was going to … Read more
A room filled with laughter and insightful prose – that is what Kirsten Koza brought to the WCYR Open House event in September. A travel writer and a leader of writer expeditions, Kirsten took us … Read more
