Why We Write
Happy New Year, writers! At the beginning of a new year, we’re asking ourselves: why do we write? We write because inside each of us there is, quite simply, a writer. There is a story — a voice — which deserves to be heard. We write…
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2023 Year in Review – The Power of Story: Reflecting on 10 Years of Social Innovation
2023 marks Writers Collective of Canada’s 10th year as a registered charitable organization. Over that decade, we have established our community writing program through 130 partners, three chapters, and in thousands of on-site, virtual, and hybrid writing rooms. Evaluation and measurement have been part of our…
Wildfire Write Chapter 4: Join us!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Join us on Tuesday, December 12, 7-8:30 PM (EST) for Wildfire Write Chapter 4, our biggest community writing experience! This is a fantastic opportunity to invite friends, family, and colleagues to experience the magic of a Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) workshop. REGISTER…
Celebrating Volunteer Managers
On November 5, we recognize International Volunteer Manager Appreciation Day. At WCC, we’re celebrating all month long. Our outstanding Partners, Programs, and Volunteers team is a pillar of the WCC community. These team members empower and support our stellar volunteer Facilitators. They inspire deep connections with our…
Wildfire Write Chapter 3: Join us!
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Join us on Monday, September 18, 7-8:30 PM (EST) for Wildfire Write Chapter 3, our biggest community writing experience! This is a fantastic opportunity to invite friends, family, and colleagues to experience the magic of a Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) workshop. REGISTER FREE…
Healing, One Story at a Time
During the first pandemic lockdown my husband, like many, began baking bread. My youngest spent his virtual school ‘recess’ doodling online with renowned childrens’ author, Mo Willems. My eldest painted rocks with inspirational quotes to scatter in our front yard. My middle rediscovered Lego – escaping…