By Avis M. Adams To help a story draw closer to what the writer intended, we ask: What is this writer doing, how is she doing it, why is he doing it, what is their story about? As a national bestselling author and winner of the PEN West Fiction Prize, Molly Gloss is no stranger…
Quill & Key Silent Auction: An Evening to Support Willamette Writers Programming
Join us for Quill & Key – our Silent Auction and Evening to Support Willamette Writers. This special event will take place on June 28th from 6-8PM at EcoTrust in downtown Portland (721 NW 9th Ave). Throughout this magical night, you will meet writers and authors and supporters just like you! Bid on hotel stays…
Flash Fiction with Miriam Gershow
By: Kate Ristau “Writing flash fiction is like running a sprint – – every moment counts.” That’s what Miriam Gershow has to say about writing flash fiction. Gershow, a senior writing instructor at University of Oregon, is the author of The Local News (Spiegel & Grau) and Survival Tips: Stories (Propeller Books). But not too…
Willamette Writers Conference – Save the Date
Save the Date for the 2024 Willamette Writers Conference! We are proud to announce the 2024 Willamette Writers Conference will be at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Portland, Oregon on July 31 – August 4, 2024! Save the date for a weekend of connecting with your community, developing craft, and expanding your career with Willamette…
Elizabeth Lyon Honored with Kay Snow Legacy Award
At this year’s conference, we have the pleasure of honoring three outstanding Willamette Writers community members who embody the spirit of WW. We begin today by recognizing the incredible work of Elizabeth Lyon. About Elizabeth Lyon As an independent book editor for over 35 years, Elizabeth Lyon is most proud of playing a part in…
Willamette Writers supports writers!
Statement from the Willamette Writers Board and Executive Director The mission of Willamette Writers is to support all writers. With this in mind, we want to make it clear that we stand in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) in their strike. We firmly support better contracts for writers and the protection of…
Community News: Clackamas County Writing Contest
Our friends at the Clackamas County Arts Alliance Literary Arts Committee invite you to submit your work to their 2023 Writing Contest. Here are the full details: $250 will be awarded to first place winners in 4 genres: short stories, essays, poetry, and plays. Runner up winners will receive a cash prize of $100. First…
Willamette Writers at the Portland Book Festival
Willamette Writers is proud to be participating in the Portland Book Festival on November 4th and 5th, 2022 with our friends at Literary Arts. Author Signing The festivities begin with our author signing. Meet Willamette Writers members and pick up a new book at the Author Signing in the Book Market on Friday, November 4th…