Is this your first time joining us or your first online writing conference? We’re here to answer any questions you may have and help you make the most out of your first conference. Join us to learn more about your community and get connected with your colleagues and new friends.
Category: Wilwrite26 Online Track
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2:30 – 3PM Friday Belmont A/B & Zoom: Break
Break time! Get a good stretch and say hello to some fellow writers by the book table. So many new novels, poems, and stories to read and enjoy.
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12:30 – 2:30PM Friday Zoom: First Page Critique
Does your opening hook your readers? Bring your first page and find out. Published authors and industry professionals will sit down with you to critique your work and help you learn what makes a first page shine.
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11:30AM – 12:30PM Friday Belmont Foyer: Lunch
It’s time for lunch! Pre-purchased box lunches are availble in the foyer. Pick up your lunch and join a new colleague or old friend for lunch.
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10:30 – 11:30AM Friday Zoom: Traditional Publishing vs. Independent Publishing
The desire to be published is more prevalent than ever. A record-breaking number of CEOs, entrepreneurs, business professionals, and aspiring writers from all walks of life dream about becoming published authors but are stumped about which road to publication they would like to travel on. Filled with real-life stories, humor, and practical advice Leticia’s workshop will give aspiring and seasoned authors alike the good, bad, and ugly of these two methods of publication. By the end of the presentation, attendees will have gained the clarity needed to decide whether they have the stomach to take the traditional publishing route with the help of a literary agent or strike out on their own to publish their literary masterpiece.
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10 – 10:30AM Friday All: Break
There’s so much we’re excited for you to see and do this weekend, but don’t forget to pace yourself. Take a break with a few new friends before you dive deeper into the publishing and writing life.
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9 -10AM Friday Zoom: Quiet Writing
Anytime you need to step back from the virtual conference and get some words written – we’ve got you covered! Our quiet writing zoom room is open for you during workshop hours.
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9 – 10AM Friday Belmont A/B: Opening Poem and Welcome
Let the 56th Annual Willamette Writers Conference begin! Opening poet Christopher Diaz will take the mic to draw us into a weekend of writing, creating, and learning together. Bring your notebook and find your seat. It’s going to be an incredible weekend.
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July 30th 9AM – 5PM Zoom: Pitches and Critiques
Registered for a pitch or critique? Join us online to meet with your industry professional. Login before your meeting starts and we will get you settled in to a private Zoom room for your conversation with your professional. Zoom links are sent to participants via email.
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July 29th 9AM – 5PM Zoom: Pitches
Registered for a pitch? Join us online to meet with your industry professional. Login before your meeting starts and we will get you settled in to a private Zoom room for your conversation with your professional. Zoom links are sent to participants via email.