WCC News

WCC at Toronto International Festival of Authors

Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) returns to Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) this month! Save the dates and join us live and on-site at TIFA for inspiring community writing workshops, and an immersive panel discussion. Why We Write: An Immersive Conversation September 28 @ 3 –…

WCC Staff Spotlight: Aldonna Stremecki

“I write with WCC because it is the most honest and healing place I find myself.” – Aldonna Stremecki, WCC Staff In celebration of our return to Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA), we are pleased to introduce Aldonna Stremecki, WCC Special Projects and Strategic Partnerships…

Volunteer Facilitator Spotlight: Celebrating Young Voices

“Writing plays a crucial role in the lives of youth by providing them with a powerful tool for self-expression, confidence-building, and connection.” – Danielle, WCC Facilitator August 12 marked International Youth Day. This special day invites our attention to the shining global community of young people,…

Volunteer Facilitator Spotlight: Creating Brave Spaces

“The magic of WCC is in creating a brave space for everyone to express themselves freely, providing accessible workshops to everyone, especially marginalized populations.” – María Cristina Sabourin Jovel aka Queen María, WCC Facilitator For this month’s Spotlight, we are pleased to introduce you to María Cristina Sabourin Jovel…

Volunteer Facilitator Spotlight: Discovering Ourselves

Meet Kathleen Conibear, a WCC writer and volunteer facilitator, who currently facilitates workshops in partnership with Mood Disorders Ottawa and The Well. This month, we asked Kathleen to reflect on her experience as a WCC facilitator, the value of our Six Essential Practices, and why she writes.…

Why We Write: Ten Years at Writers Collective of Canada is out NOW!

We’re excited to announce our newest publication, Why We Write: Ten Years at Writers Collective of Canada. It is OUR STORY! It was inspired by you, by the magic you create in every WCC workshop, and by the Six Essential Practices that guide us. This inspiring…