Monthly Meetings
Corvallis: Writing A Serious Memoir with A Sense Of Humor, with David Sipress
Online Portland, OR, United StatesWillamette Writers Corvallis Presents David Sipress Writing a Memoir with a Sense Of Humor Zoom ONLY. Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, 6:30 PM PST. "The New Yorker" staff cartoonist David Sipress will discuss the central role that humor played in his memoir and how humor—and creativity in general—has helped him to navigate difficult life challenges. He…
Hybrid Eugene: Write-In
Downtown Eugene Public Library 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OREugene Chapter of Willamette Writers Presents Write-In This meeting is online and in-person at the Eugene Public Library. Working on National Novel Writing Month (NANOWRIMO)? Drafting a new story? Need some co-working time? Join us online or in person at the Eugene Public Library on November 28 at 6:15 PM (doors open at 6 PM)…
Online: The Last Write-In of November!
Turn on your computer and let’s get to work! Join us at 7:00 PM for a write-in, focused on getting words on the page in the company of fellow writers. We will do two 45 minute writing sprints with a break to chat. Come ready to write! Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtf-qhpjItHdLJ9YdNqalM6C1PfAZdA_Ja About this Meeting This meeting…
Young Willamette Writers Meeting
Young Willamette Writers Presents Game Writing with Monte Lin Our next YWW meeting will be on December 2, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. PST. Monte Lin joins us to talk about game writing. About Monte Lin While being rained on near Portland, Oregon, Monte Lin writes, edits, and plays tabletop roleplaying games. Staff Editor for Angry Hamster…
Online: Writer’s Ball
We cordially invite you to join us online at the Willamette Writers' Mansion for a night of merriment and revelry. Take a seat in the living room, or head into the bar. Chat with friends in the parlor or make new ones in the music room. Come, celebrate the end of a great year of…
Portland: Open Mic
The Portland Chapter of Willamette Writers Presents Open Mic Where: In-person at 1336 NW Flanders, Portland, OR 97209, or by Zoom. Note: The online and in-person meetings will be separated for this event, as opposed to hybrid. Join us for an evening of creativity and expression at the Willamette Writers Open Mic on January…
Online Salem & Vancouver: Writing without an Outline with Michael La Ronn
This meeting is online only. Writing a book without an outline isn’t easy, but it is the right path for some writers. If you’ve ever wondered about “pantsing” and how to write a story when you have no idea what happens next, then you’ve come to the right place. On January 6 from 11AM-12PM PT…
Hybrid Hillsboro: Publish Yourself with Dale Ivan Smith
Hillsboro Brookwood Library 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR, United StatesThis meeting is online and in-person. Wondering about Self-Publishing? You've come to the right place! Join author Dale Ivan Smith at the Brookwood Library in Hillsboro or online on January 9th at 6:15PM (doors open at 6PM) as we dive into self-publishing. We'll discuss everything from Amazon to editing and formatting and reaching readers. Bring your…
Screenwriters’ Happy Hour: Setting Goals for 2024
Online Portland, OR, United StatesJanuary…the start of a new year and the best time to set your writing goals for 2024. Join your FilmLab Screenwriting Chapter Chairs Grant Rosenberg, Kathleen Caprario-Ulrich and Tara Watson as we review the status of everyone’s current screenwriting projects and share our targets for the next twelve months. We will reserve time at the…
Online YWW: Puppets with Adam Bolivar
Young Willamette Writers Presents Poetry & Puppets with Adam Bolivar ONLINE ONLY: This meeting has been moved to online only due to inclement weather. Our next YWW meeting will be on Saturday, January 13, 11 am -12 pm PST, online only. Poet, writer, and puppeteer Adam Bolivar joins us to talk about his work. This…