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Upcoming Workshop 

Writing Dialogue & AGM
with  
Kim McDougall

 
Come welcome our new board and learn what’s in store for the WCYR next year.
Writing and publishing grant winners will also be announced. AGM should only take about 30 minutes.

Registration is free, but space is limited!  
Click HERE to register.

Workshop will take place Sunday July 12th, 2020, from 1:00-4:00pm via WEBEX.

Pre-registration ends July 10th, 2020.
WC Opportunities 

AND THE AWARD GOES TO...

Please join the WCYR in congratulating our 2020 Writers Grant Winners who will be announced at the AGM on
Sunday, June 12th via WEBEX

 
MEMBER BENEFITS UPDATE

Due to the unprecedented times COVID-19 has pushed us into, please see an updated list of WCYR Member Benefits that you are able to continue to access as we continue to put our members, and fellow Canadian's health first.

Member Benefits Update

 
The WYCR Needs Your Help

We’re looking for people to tackle the following non-board positions. Some of these jobs require a minimal amount of time/work, others will need a bit more of a commitment.

· MAGAZINE AIDES: JR. EDITOR / LAYOUT DESIGN / GRUNT

· GRANT COORDINATOR
· FARMER'S MARKET LIAISON 

The WCYR needs volunteers in order to stay active. Please consider running for any of the above positions. Anyone on the board would be more than happy to discuss the jobs with you, and you will have plenty of support and assistance from us.


WCYR Events Statement 
 


WCYR and COVID-19

As the region begins to open up, social distancing will still be necessary. Due to the crowding that will undoubtedly take place as events resume, the WCYR has decided to suspend participation in all in-person events for the remainder of the year. Events will continue to be listed for those who wish to attend on their own.

We will keep you up-to-date on any online events that pop up.

Nanci Pattenden

CO-Events Coordinator

 
Has been officially cancelled for 2020!

If you would like further information, please click HERE for the official statement from  FANEXPO Canada.
 

FACEBOOK LIVE! is a great way to stay connected and talk directly with Workshop hosts and fellow attendees.  

Make sure to follow and like the FB page HERE to stay up to date!

CULTURE DAYS - A Virtual Event
Sept. 25 - Oct. 25

 Share your writing with Newmarket!


Whether you are stretching your wings as a fledgling writer, write for yourself, or are published (traditional or self) the Newmarket Cultural Committee is looking for writers willing to read 10 min. excerpts of their work and record them (from home) to be included in their 2-month long Cultural Days event this fall.

The recordings don’t need to be submitted until some time in August. They will be uploaded to the Town’s Culture Days pages, which is part of the nationwide Culture Days platform. This isn’t a live event, like FB Live. Authors will be required to provide the recording, using whatever platform they choose, and then submit the video file.

WHAT WE NEED RIGHT NOW
Send our Special Event Coordinator, Doug Owen, a quick email by
Wednesday, July 1st, 2020
letting him know if you are interested in participating.
More info to follow.
OPEN MICs
(Currently on Hold)

Newmarket: Cardinal Press every 4th Sunday @ 12:00.
Contact Erika MacNeil 
hintsofgrey@gmail.com.

Sutton: Hummingbird Hub 1st Monday of every month @ 7:00. Click HERE for more details.

WRITE NOW! 
Youth Group
(Currently on Hold)

The WCYR's young writers meet once a month on the 4th Sunday.
Writers between age 12-17 are welcome :)

Contact Erika @
hintsofgrey@gmail.com
 

ASK THE BARD
 
The Bard is accepting questions and poised to give sound (and maybe a little out-there) writing advice. 

Please send your queries to pr@wcyork.ca subject line: Ask the Bard.

 
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