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Free Community Writing Virtual Public Workshops (NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)
Explore your voice and receive empowering feedback in a community of peers through free virtual writing workshops with the Writers Collective of Canada (WCC)!
What the WCC Public Workshops offer:
- Free virtual and In-person public workshops
- Inspiring prompts from our amazing facilitators
- Empowering feedback
- Confidentiality by treating everything as fictional
- A safe space for everyone's voice to be heard: We extend opportunity, dignity, and respect to everyone who wishes to write. Our workshops celebrate voice inclusive of race, ethnicity, class, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, and mental health.
What can be expected from these workshops?
- INSPIRATION: We write to prompts chosen to ignite deep creative expression
- WRITING IN COMMUNITY: We share a silent space for writing and exploration
- BRAVERY: We share what we have written (everyone is welcome to pass, too)
- DEEP LISTENING: We respond to each other’s work by reflecting back what is strong and memorable about the writing
What NOT to Expect:
- CRITIQUE: WCC does not provide critique of your first draft writing or previously written pieces
- TECHNICAL TRAINING: WCC does not provide training in creative writing
What is the Writers Collective of Canada?
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) is a charitable organization that inspires exploratory writing in community to empower every voice, celebrate every story, and change the world.
Our unique exploratory writing workshop method empowers the authentic voices of one and all, including traditionally underserved populations and underheard individuals nationwide.
To see our workshop calendar, visit https://wcc-cec.org/workshops/month/
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BIPOC Community Free Virtual Writing Workshops (NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)
Join a community writing workshop for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC). Tap into your own story and find your voice in a supportive environment!
No writing experience is required and ALL ARE WELCOME to each unique workshop!
Join these free virtual writing workshops every Sunday from 2:00 - 4:00 PM EST.
REGISTER HERE via ZoomPlease register via the Zoom link provided above. Access to the meeting will be provided through there. Those who only RSVP on our Meetup event page will not be able to log into the meeting once it has begun.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the BIPOC workshops free?
Yes, the BIPOC workshops are a free writing experience!What is the Writers Collective of Canada?
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) is a charitable organization that inspires exploratory writing in community to empower every voice, celebrate every story, and change the world.Our unique exploratory writing workshop method empowers the authentic voices of one and all, including traditionally underserved populations and underheard individuals nationwide.
See our website: https://wcc-cec.org/
What can I expect from these workshops?
- INSPIRATION: We write to prompts chosen to ignite deep creative expression
- WRITING IN COMMUNITY: We share a silent space for writing and exploration
- BRAVERY: We share what we have written (everyone is welcome to pass, too)
- DEEP LISTENING: We respond to each other’s work by reflecting back what is strong and memorable about the writing
What NOT to Expect:
- CRITIQUE: WCC does not provide critique of your first draft writing or previously written pieces
- TECHNICAL TRAINING: WCC does not provide training in creative writing
Will participants receive technical feedback on their writing?
No, WCC workshops do not provide technical critique. Rather, they offer empowering feedback on each writer's first draft writing.Can I work on my book/memoir/novel in-progress during these workshops?
No, WCC workshops focus on spontaneous in-the-moment “expressive” writing. With that said, writers of all experience often find that the courageous space of a WCC workshop inspires exciting new writing as well as helping experienced writers develop their unique voices. - Community Writing Virtual Public Workshop (NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)Link visible for attendees
Community Writing Virtual Public Workshops (NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)
Explore your voice and receive empowering feedback in a community of peers through virtual writing workshops with the Writers Collective of Canada (WCC)!
Join these free virtual writing workshops every Tuesday from 7:30 - 9:00 PM EST.
Register via Zoom: https://wcc-cec-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvduGppjMjH9ZO7cEQVIadnc40xZCl-TOE#/registration
Please register via the Zoom link provided above. Access to the meeting will be provided through there. Those who only RSVP on our Meetup event page will not be able to log into the meeting once it has begun.
What the WCC Community Writing Virtual Public Workshops offer:
- Virtual and In-person public workshops
- Inspiring prompts from our amazing facilitators
- Empowering feedback
- Confidentiality by treating everything as fictional
- A safe space for everyone's voice to be heard: We extend opportunity, dignity, and respect to everyone who wishes to write. Our workshops celebrate voice inclusive of race, ethnicity, class, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, and mental health.
What to expect from these workshops?
- INSPIRATION: We write to prompts chosen to ignite deep creative expression
- WRITING IN COMMUNITY: We share a silent space for writing and exploration
- BRAVERY: We share what we have written (everyone is welcome to pass, too)
- DEEP LISTENING: We respond to each other’s work by reflecting back what is strong and memorable about the writing
What NOT to Expect:
- CRITIQUE: WCC does not provide critique of your first draft writing or previously written pieces
- TECHNICAL TRAINING: WCC does not provide training in creative writing
What is the Writers Collective of Canada?
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) is a charitable organization that inspires exploratory writing in community to empower every voice, celebrate every story, and change the world.Our unique exploratory writing workshop method empowers the authentic voices of one and all, including traditionally underserved populations and underheard individuals nationwide.
See our website: https://wcc-cec.org/
- Community Writing Virtual Public Workshop (NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)Link visible for attendees
Community Writing Virtual Public Workshops (NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)
Explore your voice and receive empowering feedback in a community of peers through virtual writing workshops with the Writers Collective of Canada (WCC)!
Join these free virtual writing workshops every Thursday from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST.
Register via Zoom:https://wcc-cec-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEufu6sqz0vHtLwQhNT8JIfGpcYKOo4ITpj#/registrationPlease register via the Zoom link provided above. Access to the meeting will be provided through there. Those who only RSVP on our Meetup event page will not be able to log into the meeting once it has begun.
What the WCC Community Writing Virtual Public Workshops offer:
- Virtual and In-person public workshops
- Inspiring prompts from our amazing facilitators
- Empowering feedback
- Confidentiality by treating everything as fictional
- A safe space for everyone's voice to be heard: We extend opportunity, dignity, and respect to everyone who wishes to write. Our workshops celebrate voice inclusive of race, ethnicity, class, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, and mental health.
What to expect from these workshops?
- INSPIRATION: We write to prompts chosen to ignite deep creative expression
- WRITING IN COMMUNITY: We share a silent space for writing and exploration
- BRAVERY: We share what we have written (everyone is welcome to pass, too)
- DEEP LISTENING: We respond to each other’s work by reflecting back what is strong and memorable about the writing
What NOT to Expect:
- CRITIQUE: WCC does not provide critique of your first draft writing or previously written pieces
- TECHNICAL TRAINING: WCC does not provide training in creative writing
What is the Writers Collective of Canada?
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) is a charitable organization that inspires exploratory writing in community to empower every voice, celebrate every story, and change the world.
Our unique exploratory writing workshop method empowers the authentic voices of one and all, including traditionally underserved populations and underheard individuals nationwide. - BIPOC Community Writing WorkshopLink visible for attendees
BIPOC Community Free Virtual Writing Workshops (NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED)
Join a community writing workshop for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC). Tap into your own story and find your voice in a supportive environment!
No writing experience is required and ALL ARE WELCOME to each unique workshop!
Join these free virtual writing workshops every Sunday from 2:00 - 4:00 PM EST.
REGISTER HERE via ZoomPlease register via the Zoom link provided above. Access to the meeting will be provided through there. Those who only RSVP on our Meetup event page will not be able to log into the meeting once it has begun.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the BIPOC workshops free?
Yes, the BIPOC workshops are a free writing experience!What is the Writers Collective of Canada?
The Writers Collective of Canada (WCC) is a charitable organization that inspires exploratory writing in community to empower every voice, celebrate every story, and change the world.Our unique exploratory writing workshop method empowers the authentic voices of one and all, including traditionally underserved populations and underheard individuals nationwide.
See our website: https://wcc-cec.org/
What can I expect from these workshops?
- INSPIRATION: We write to prompts chosen to ignite deep creative expression
- WRITING IN COMMUNITY: We share a silent space for writing and exploration
- BRAVERY: We share what we have written (everyone is welcome to pass, too)
- DEEP LISTENING: We respond to each other’s work by reflecting back what is strong and memorable about the writing
What NOT to Expect:
- CRITIQUE: WCC does not provide critique of your first draft writing or previously written pieces
- TECHNICAL TRAINING: WCC does not provide training in creative writing
Will participants receive technical feedback on their writing?
No, WCC workshops do not provide technical critique. Rather, they offer empowering feedback on each writer's first draft writing.Can I work on my book/memoir/novel in-progress during these workshops?
No, WCC workshops focus on spontaneous in-the-moment “expressive” writing. With that said, writers of all experience often find that the courageous space of a WCC workshop inspires exciting new writing as well as helping experienced writers develop their unique voices.
