Today Karen Yuen and I met to discuss the complete lack of writing opportunities available in Markham. Perhaps this is due to Markham’s relatively small population in comparison to our more populous neighbours like Toronto or North York, but a thorough search of all Markham services revealed that nowhere in Markham exists regular readings, writing workshops, courses, seminars, or feedback groups. When confronted with the depravity of our small town, we decided to found a new group, The Markham Writing Group, to alleviate this need.
The MWG is dedicated to fostering writing talent and is open to writers of all genres and from all levels (from beginners to seasoned authors). As aspiring writers, we will mentor and support each other in a judgment-free environment. Though we are starting small (with a brief introductory meeting this Sunday, May 10 between 3-4pm at Angus Glen Community Centre), we hope to expand and include writer-based events, author readings, and member features or publishings.
Please support the group by spreading the word or, even better, joining us! For more information, check out the group’s website or Facebook group or e-mail us at [email protected].