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Letter from the Board
WC Events
WCYR & WCDR List of Meetings
Upcoming Member Seminars, Partner Events, & Workshops
WC News
2020 Election Update
Page Turners
Volunteer Opportunities
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Dear Members & Friends,
We hope that you are concentrating on your well-being at this time. Don't place any undue pressure on yourself to "get things done" - especially writing. Sometimes, just being present and focusing on your health and wellness is more important than getting words on the page.
That being said, for those of you who would like to stay connected and attempt to prod that muse, the WCYR is looking into ways to connect with you in the virtual-verse. We are holding our first online members-only workshop with MJ Moores on April 23rd from 7pm-9pm. This will be a trial-run to test out how well this platform works. If all goes well, we're hoping to open up interactive webinars to both members and friends of the WCYR.
We are also looking at having weekly Facebook Live spotlights & Q&As with past workshop leaders, members, & friends to chat about craft and the business of writing for short stints on our private facebook group THE WCYR's MEMBERS' CORNER. If you're not yet a participant, please stop by and request permission to be in the group.
Lastly, we're hoping to do some fun stuff with twitter and instagram. We'll keep you updated as planning and brainstorming progresses. Also, if you are looking for motivation and a place to share your ups and downs as you continue to write, consider joining our online support group WORD BY WORD (where we do our best to keep ourselves and each other accountable).
And so, from all of us to all of you - stay safe & be well,
The WCYR Board
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Upcoming Member's Only Workshop
Querying about Queries
with MJ Moores
Writing query letters is another writing craft that can either make or break key opportunities for getting your manuscript in front of the right representative.
In this workshop, you will bring your existing query letter drafts to be tweaked and improved upon. Take an in-depth look at the most common query templates/practices and discuss which version best fits your book and your target agent.
MJ will rely on first-hand feedback after speaking with agents, info from attending agent-led seminars, online research, and personal experience.
Note: This is a FICTION and CREATIVE NON-FICTION workshop. Non-fiction manuscripts require a completely different process.
This workshop will take place ONLINE April 23rd from 7:00-9:00 pm.
Register before 8:00 am Wed. April 22nd to reserve a spot.
All ONLINE invites will be emailed Wed afternoon.
Please click here for more information.
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WCYR Elections
The Candidates:
Co-Chair ~ Mit Gopaul & Gary McGugan
Treasurer ~ Lauren Solar
Secretary ~ Loni Cameron
Co-Program Coordinators ~ Allison Hannah & Agnes Jankiewicz
Membership Coordinator ~ Craig Hodgins
Lead Special Events Coordinator ~ Doug Owen
*An online vote will be held for all members the week of April 24 - 30, 2020.
Watch for the special email on April 24.
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April's Page Turner...
Blog series by Val Tobin
Check out an anonymous, yet famous, first page and vote on whether you'd turn the page!
It's an opportunity to check out a new author you don't know, a book by a favourite author you haven't read yet, or a whole new experience!
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DEADLINE EXTENDED
In light of recent events, the WCYR is extending the grant submission deadline to May 1st, 2020.
We have 4 grants worth $200 each that we would love to give away. At present, we have exactly 2 submissions - the odds are in your favour. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity.
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A Great BIG Thanks to all our Volunteers
We try to say it as often as possible, but we absolutely LOVE our volunteers for helping make the WCYR such an amazing success.
New Volunteers:
Newsletter Manager ~ Allison Danger
Raffle Organizer & Elections 2020 Officer ~ Maria Marchese
Head Lending Librarian ~ Allison Hannah
Hospitality Aide ~ Marie Vail
Trenches Volunteers:
Board Advisor ~ Elaine Jackson
Assistant Program Coordinator ~ Ronda Theaker
Assistant Membership Coordinator ~ Loni Cameron
Youth Group Leader ~ Erika Loughran-MacNeil
Public Relations Coordinator ~ Rose-Ann Marchitto
Social Media Coordinator ~ Lauren Mead
Webmaster ~ Doug Owen
Co-Events Coordinator ~ Nanci Pattenden
Events Aids ~ Val Tobin, Agnes Jankiewicz, Nava Israel, Genevieve Chatel
Blog Editor ~ Marilyn Carr
Hospitality Coordinator ~ Mark Koning
Library Liaison ~ Rae Keen
Easy Writer Bloggers ~ Loni Cameron, Val Tobin, & MJ Moores
Critique Group Organizer ~ Rae Keen
Open Mic Host/MC ~ Erika Loughran-MacNeil
Positions Still Open:
Grant/Contest Coordinator
Farmers Market Liaison
Magazine Manager/Layout Designer/Aides
Without the heartfelt assistance of all of these volunteers, we would not be able to provide the perks that we do for our members.
THANK YOU!
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 Event Updates
NOTE: Ad-Astra, the Speculative Fiction Writers' Conference that was to be held from May 1st -3rd and the Aurora Street Festival on June 7ht have been cancelled.
At this time, WCYR's The Bookshelf is in limbo as we wait to hear from the Town of Newmarket about event cancellations in public spaces. IF we are to continue observing social distancing, the WCYR will make every effort to hold a VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR and reimburse all vendor registration fees.
Final decisions will be made the first week of May.
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Where to find us
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Upcoming Events
Free Members-Only Workshop
Querying about Queries
With MJ Moores
Thursday, April 23rd from 7:00-9:00
Location: Online w/ Webex
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