Join us for a fresh cuppa in this LGBTQIA+ friendly space. Bring along your writing wins, losses, and all the stories making up your journey. We’re here for you.
Note: This is a time for community members to gather and support one another in a safe space.
Building a legacy takes time and devotion, but more than that, it takes a system. Join LeFoster Willams for a practical, no-nonsense workshop that gives writers a proven system to stay disciplined, finish their projects, and build a consistent, results-driven writing life. You’ll walk away with the clear strategies and tools you need to turn inspiration into progress.
On April 15th, we’ll announce our industry professionals. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting panel.
Writing doesn’t have to be a mystery. Join Glen Erik Hamilton for an introduction to genre conventions and key differences in mysteries, thrillers, and suspense novels. We’ll discuss effective use of characters, story structure, writing craft, and key strategies to create stories that thrill your readers from the first page.
Take a break and take a look at this year’s auction in the Belmont Foyer! Proceeds support our year round activities for writers just like you, so take a peek, then zip over to your next class to find your favorite seat.
Time for a writer’s best friend: coffee! Fill your cup, pile that plate high, and catch up with other writers before the morning workshops begin.
The big day’s here, and we can’t wait to see you! Pick up your badge to get this exciting day rolling. You won’t want to miss a single moment!
Greet the sun like a (writing) warrior with our morning Yoga class. Designed for experienced and new folks alike, this beautifully relaxing session will help you stretch your muscles and wake up all your sleepy Muses. Join us in Windsor A or from the comfort of your room.
The vibes are just right to relax, enjoy quiet conversation, and write to Lo-Fi soundtrack. Wrap up your evening with smooth music and easy conversation.
Christopher Diaz (he/him) is an indigenous CHamoru from the Pacific Island of Guåhan. As a writer, performer, and photographer, he’s been featured by NBC News, Poets & Writers.org, and more. Recently he was awarded a fellowship with Indigenous Nations Poets and an artist grant from the Washington State Arts Commission. In 2025, he was the opening keynote speaker at the Oregon Poetry Association’s annual conference. He’s a two-time grand slam champion and won the 2023 Bigfoot Regional Slam with his PNW team. He’s taught poetry with “Writers in the Schools”, offers writing and performance workshops online and in person, and co-leads monthly writing workshops at the juvenile detention center in Vancouver, WA.
Find him at www.christopherdiazcreates.com.