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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9:30 – 10AM Sunday Belmont A/B & Zoom: Break
Coffee break! Fill up your cup and make plans fo that final session!
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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 Windsor C: Parent Social
Writing with kids is hard! Join us for an informal discussion where you can compare notes and strategies with other parents.
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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 Windsor A: Quiet Writing
Ease into your Sunday morning with some quiet writing. This is a drop-in space for you to create and plan.
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8:30 – 9:30AM Sunday Belmont C: From Journalism to Novels: Perfecting your Writing Practice
Join author Dana Haynes for a workshop on how journalism techniques like interviewing, and observation can strengthen your fiction and long-form writing. You will learn to create stronger scenes, sharpen dialogue, and ground your work in specific detail. By the end, you will have tools to bring more clarity and authenticity to your writing.
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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.