• 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.

  • Call for Nominations: Join the WCDR Board of Directors!

    Are you a WCDR member in good standing with a passion for writing and community? Do you have ideas to help shape the future of our organization? Now’s your chance to make a difference!

  • Harlequin’s Romance Opportunity

    The publisher is looking for romance novels by debut writers in underrepresented communities that could be published in one of Harlequin’s series romance lines.

    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.

    The WCDR proudly stands behind all Canadian Authors & Writers; Canadian Literary Agents & Publishers; and Canadian Booksellers, all of whom comprise our vibrant Canadian Literary Community, which itself is a vital component of our thriving Canadian Arts 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

    Learn More About Our Board of Directors

    Upcoming Events

    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...
    Call for Nominations: Join the WCDR Board of Directors!
    Are you a WCDR member in good standing with a passion for writing and community? Do you have ideas to help shape the future of...
    Harlequin’s Romance Opportunity
    The publisher is looking for romance novels by debut writers in underrepresented communities that could be published in one of Harlequin’s series romance lines....

    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.

    WCDR Board of Directors – Descriptions
    The Board of Directors is the backbone of the Writers' Community of Durham Region (WCDR), made up of dedicated volunteers ...
    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. ...

    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.

    WCDR Board of Directors – Descriptions
    The Board of Directors is the backbone of the Writers' Community of Durham Region (WCDR), made up of dedicated volunteers who guide, support, and grow our vibrant writing community. Each board member plays a unique role in helping us deliver events, programs, and services that benefit writers at every stage of their journey
    Harlequin’s Romance Opportunity
    The publisher is looking for romance novels by debut writers in underrepresented communities that could be published in one of Harlequin’s series romance lines.
    Writing for… Delight
    When I first joined WCDR, I was looking to build some extra space for writing in my life. I hoped that being part of this community of like-minded writers would help, and I was right—mostly.

    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. 

    Walking Away from Hate: Our journey through extremism
    As a troubled teen, Lauren Manning sought refuge online in the angry world of black metal music. When she met a recruiter who offered her the acceptance she craved, the doctrine of white supremacy supplanted the values of her middle-class upbringing, and Lauren traded suburbia for a life of violence and criminality on the streets of Toronto.
    Surviving Extremism: A Parent’s Guide to Radicalization
    When my seventeen-year-old daughter was recruited into white supremacy, I struggled to understand where, as a parent, I’d gone wrong
    Wife by the Hour
    "Julia" has been working as an escort to married men for ten years. She has loved the work, but knows it's time for a change.

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