• Holly Cassidy

    Join us for “Crafting Romantic Stories with Holly Cassidy,” where the author of festive rom-coms like The Christmas Wager will guide you through the delicate art of writing love stories.

  • Cali Platek

    Join us on January 11 for an enriching session with Cali Platek from Simon & Schuster, as she explores the evolving landscape of Book Marketing in the Digital Age.

  • Rachel Letofsky

    Joining us live from Portland Oregon via Zoom, Rachel will dive into the qualities agents are looking for, discuss the author/agent relationship, and share tips on how to approach and secure the right agent.

    Writers' Community Of Durham Region

    Opportunities to Grow, Learn and Connect.

    WCDR has been offering events and ways to connect for almost thirty years. Bringing people together to discuss and learn the craft of writing helps us to grow this amazing community.

    We offer opportunities to meet industry professionals, published authors and aspiring writers in a collaborative setting. You can hear from those who are rooted in the business of taking words on a page to a novel on the shelf and every step in between.

    Writing can be a very solo endeavour, but it doesn’t have to be. Join us and connect with others that understand your passion. We want to help you succeed.

    Dedicated to the
    craft of writing

    The Writers’ Community of Durham Region, affectionately called the WCDR, is a network of writers from all genres and all levels of writing, from creative to technical to business and journalistic writing, supporting each other through in-person meetings and a strong online community.

    Though we began as an organization centred around Durham Region, the municipality located in the eastern Greater Toronto Area, our membership extends across the province of Ontario and the entire country of Canada. The WCDR welcomes all writing voices dedicated to the improvement of writing craft. The world needs your voice and the WCDR will give you the tools and confidence to share your creations outside of your desk drawer and hard drive.

    Upcoming Events

    Holly Cassidy
    Holly Cassidy
    Join us for “Crafting Romantic Stories with Holly Cassidy,” where the author of festive rom-coms like The Christmas Wager will guide you through the delicate...
    Cali Platek
    Cali Platek
    Join us on January 11 for an enriching session with Cali Platek from Simon & Schuster, as she explores the evolving landscape of Book Marketing...
    Rachel Letofsky
    Rachel Letofsky
    Joining us live from Portland Oregon via Zoom, Rachel will dive into the qualities agents are looking for, discuss the author/agent relationship, and share tips...

    Writers' Events

    Join us as we connect with accomplished writing professionals, including distinguished authors, publishers, agents, poets, and novelists. Whether you’re looking to learn, network, or find inspiration, these events will bring you closer to the world of writing and the experts who shape it.

    MNMs
    Our Monthly Network Meetings are open to anyone. Join us for a great opportunity to network with other writers while ...
    WCDR Write In
    Exclusively for our valued members! Join us every Thursday night via Zoom for an engaging writing experience. ...
    Masterclass
    From time to time, the WCDR invites a speaker to present on a topic in a more comprehensive, in-depth format. ...

    Articles / Blog / News

    The WCDR loves to encourage our community to take some time and read about interesting topics concerning writers and the craft. You will find issues and subject matters that will broaden your focus and provide insight on exciting industry news.

    Want your voice heard? Submit an article to us by emailing admin@wcdr.info.

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