Salem
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…
Salem: First Pages
Salem Public Library 585 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR, United StatesDoes your first page have a hook that will catch the eye of your reader or an agent? Your community can help! This meeting is in-person only. Want to make your first pages shine? Join us for this interactive workshop at 11:30 AM (doors open at 11:15AM) on Saturday, February 3rd at the Salem…
Salem: Characterization with Eric Witchey
Salem Public Library 585 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR, United StatesWillamette Writers Salem Chapter Presents One Tool to Rule Them All, Exploring Micro-Arcs in Characterization with Eric Witchey This Meeting Is In Person Only Where we meet: Salem Public Library, Anderson Room A, 585 Liberty St. SE Salem, OR 97301 Award-winning author Eric Witchey will lead this fun audience participation seminar exploring small-scale changes in…
Salem: Elevator Pitches with Nancy Ballard
Have you ever had an opportunity to introduce yourself or your book to someone unexpectedly? Did you stumble to come up with something? That’s what an elevator pitch is for. Join Nancy Ballard at the Salem Public Library, Anderson B, on April 20th from 11AM-12PM (doors open at 11AM, in-person only) as we explore elevator…
Salem: Research Like a Writer
Salem Public Library 585 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR, United StatesDo you ever find yourself falling down a research rabbit hole? Want to learn better strategies for writing with research? Join academic librarian and author of speculative fiction, poetry, and interactive fiction, Stewart C. Baker, on May 18 at 11AM at the Salem Public Library in Anderson B. He will walk us through techniques and…
Salem: Practice Your Pitch with David Poulshock and Nancy Froeschle
Salem Public Library 585 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR, United StatesGet ready to pitch! Whether you've got a novel or screenplay, it's time to learn how to pitch your work! Join us on June 22 at 11AM at the Salem Public Library (Anderson B) to learn from David Poulshock and Nancy Froeschle. We'll talk about how to pitch, then practice throwing the ball. No experience…
In-Person Salem: Picnic at Woodmansee Park
Woodmansee Park 4629 Sunnyside Rd SE, Salem, ORWe're so glad to be back! Please join the Willamette Writers' Salem Chapter as we kick off the 2024 – 2025 program year with our annual picnic at Woodmansee Park! Willamette Writers is a group of writers helping other writers. This meet-and-greet get-together is for members and is open to anyone interested in learning more…
In-Person Salem: Fluency with Micro-arcs with Eric Witchey
Salem Public Library 585 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR, United StatesArcs within Arcs Create Meaning Join the Salem Chapter of Willamette Writers on October 26th from 10:00 - 11:30 AM PST at the Salem Public Library for a seminar by award-winning writer Eric Witchey. Eric will be focusing on how character arc is demonstrated as contrasts that must be represented at all levels of story—from…