The 56th Annual Willamette Writers Conference
July 31-August 2, 2026 in Portland, Oregon and online
A life-changing weekend of writing
The Willamette Writers Conference is more than just a weekend of writing. It’s your chance to meet your community, develop your craft, and launch your career. In one long August weekend, you’ll sit down to learn from world-class instructors, pitch with industry professionals, write with new friends, and critique with New York Times bestselling authors. You’ll find the support you need to take the next steps in your career and writing life.
Stay tuned for more details on the biggest writing event in the Pacific Northwest.
We can’t wait to write with you.
RSVP on the Facebook event here.
Your Saturday Keynote
Jane Friedman has spent 25 years working in the book publishing industry, with a focus on author education and industry reporting. In 2023, she was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World.
She is the author of The Business of Being a Writer, which received a starred review from Library Journal. In addition to serving on grant
panels for the NEA and the Creative Work Fund, she works with organizations such as The Authors Guild to bring transparency to the business of publishing.
Find out more at JaneFriedman.com
Registration Opens on March 1st
Faculty, workshops, keynotes and more will be announced in the coming weeks!
Make sure you RSVP to stay up-to-date on what’s coming up this summer!
Your Conference Hotel
The Willamette Writers Conference takes place both online and in-person at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Portland, Oregon.
Register for your room here, and join us this August.
Photos provided by Gail Pasternack, Kate Ristau and Phoenix Bourgeois
Got questions?
Feel free to reach out.