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
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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
WCDR Write In
Masterclass
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.
Is the pen mightier than the word?
- Madhav Kochunni
York Writers’ Conference: Demystifying the Publishing Process
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Writing for… Delight
- M. D.
Members' Books
Celebrating Our Members’ Achievements!
Our members are talented writers across a range of genres, and we’re proud to showcase their work. Discover the books that define our dynamic writing community, from fiction and poetry to memoirs and beyond.
Are you a WCDR member with a published book? We’d love to feature it!
Complete the WCDR Member Books form to share your accomplishments with our community.
The Daffodils Soon Will Be Up
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Ten of Diamonds
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Everchild
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