Neuroscience? Law? AI? Bring your questions and the experts will share their knowledge, expertise, and skills with you. Remember, this is a chance to learn from the experts — save your healthy debate for after the panel!
Category: WilWrite26 Schedule
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9:50AM Sunday Belmont A/B & Zoom: Auction Ends!
Last chance! Bid on your basket and shout your support for Willamette Writers year round!
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9:30 – 10AM Sunday Belmont A/B & Zoom: Break
Coffee break! Don’t forget to check out the auction! Bidding ends at 9:50. All proceeds support our free and open to the public writing programming.
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8:30 – 9:30AM Sunday Zoom 3: Quiet Writing
We’re quietly writing on Zoom this morning. Come join us to get your words on the page.
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8:30 – 9:30AM Sunday Zoom 2: Voice, Wonder, and Whimsy: The Craft of KIDLIT
Join published authors and industry professionals as they discuss how to craft engaging stories that spark imagination and delight young readers. Gain insights into creative techniques that you can use to make your kidlit more memorable and enchanting.
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8:30 – 9:30AM Sunday Zoom 1: Dirtying Up Your Character: Finding their Flaws
Why is “dirtying up” your character so important? It makes them more complex and memorable. Many writers focus too much on making their protagonist likable, but real people are flawed and your characters should be too. In this workshop with Marilyn Atlas, you’ll explore the difference between likability and relatability, learning why relatability matters more. You’ll analyze well-known characters, bring your own original character, and dive deep into their psyche through interactive exercises. We’ll also watch movie scenes and discuss how writers make characters relatable even when they’re unlikable.
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8:30 – 9:30AM Sunday Windsor B: You’re here! Volunteer!
Want to get involved with Willamette Writers? Join the conversation to learn how volunteers help shape programs, support events, and make our literary community thrive.
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8:30 – 9:30AM Sunday Belmont B: Beyond the Book: Marketing that Moves Copies
What does it really take to sell a book? Listen in as published authors share their firsthand experiences, revealing the strategies that actually got their work noticed. Bring your questions! You’ll hear real-world stories, lessons learned, and creative approaches you can adapt to help your own book find its audience.
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8:30 – 9:30AM Sunday Belmont A: Small Press, Big Opportunities
Curious about publishing with a small press? In this conversation, you’ll learn what to expect from the submission process, contracts, and marketing, and how to identify the right press for your work. You’ll walk away with actionable tips and tools to successfully bring your writing into print.
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8 – 8:30AM Sunday Belmont A/B/C: Breakfast on the Go
Grab a bagel and a cup of coffee then head for your final workshops of the weekend.