Natalie Shammas
Join us on May 10 for an insightful and informative talk with speaker Natalie Shammas as she explores the legal challenges writers face in their creative and professional journeys.
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A Writers’ Q&A Panel
Join us on April 12 for a special First Responders Panel, where writers can gain firsthand insights from those who handle real-life emergencies.
York Writers’ Conference: Demystifying the Publishing Process
Exclusive Opportunity for WCDR Members: Attend the York Writers’ Conference at Member Prices
Our sister organization, the Writers’ Community of York Region (WCYR), is hosting an exciting one-day conference, and as a WCDR member, you qualify for exclusive member pricing.
Ruth Walker
Master Class with Ruth Walker: March 19, 26, & April 2. Explore how ancient tales captivate readers through hands-on exercises and discussions. Uncover inspiration and the enduring power of timeless stories.
Why Read Historical Fiction?
Encouraging a child to read is one of the best things you can do for them. It improves vocabulary, increases knowledge, and exercises the brain.
Picking a Theme for Your Story
You might not consciously pick a theme for a story that you’ve written, but it’s still in there. That’s because a book’s theme is tied in with your basic story as well as from your characters.
Pitching online
Pitching your MS to literary agents is 1) super scary 2) depressing and demoralising 3) taking waaaay too long 4) all of the above.