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November 2017
Willamette Writers Write-In at Another Read Through
Looking to get your words in for NANOWRIMO (National Novel Writing Month)? Join us for a write-in every Monday in November, from 10-12PM in the loft at Another Read Through (3932 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227). Bring your laptop and your focus. We'll get right down to work, and help you meet your writing…
Find out more »Willamette Writers Write-In at Another Read Through
Looking to get your words in for NANOWRIMO (National Novel Writing Month)? Join us for a write-in every Monday in November, from 10-12PM in the loft at Another Read Through (3932 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227). Bring your laptop and your focus. We'll get right down to work, and help you meet your writing…
Find out more »December 2017
Eugene Workshop: Self-Publishing on Amazon for Authors with James Stegall
This in-depth workshop with Amazon Best-Selling author James Stegall will cover the latest proven methods in publishing on the world's biggest e-book market. According to Authorearnings.com, in 2016 Amazon accounted for more than 80% of U.S. ebook sales. However, for authors and small publishers, Amazon often represents a great unknown of changing payouts, mysterious algorithms,…
Find out more »February 2018
Cynthia Whitcomb’s Screenwriting Class
From Idea to Completed Script Six Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 Register here. Includes structure, scene cards, storyboards, set ups, payoffs, subplots, character development, research, format, dialogue, hiding exposition, buttoning scenes, how to write great openings, great endings, big moments. How to make ‘em laugh and…
Find out more »March 2018
Successful Self Publishing- Patricia Marshall
Saturday, March 3, 2018 Central Point City Hall Council Chambers, 140 S. Third Street, Central Point “Six Steps to successful Self Publishing” 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free to members, $10.00 visitors Whether you are undertaking all the publishing tasks yourself or engaging professional help, this talk will increase your understanding of the book-making process,…
Find out more »April 2018
Linda Atwell “Writing About Challenging Characters”
Saturday, April 7, 2018 Central Point City Hall Council Chambers, 140 S. Third Street, Central Morning Presentation 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free to members, $10 for visitors What are “challenging characters”? Does it make a difference if the author is writing fiction or non-fiction? What about telling the truth or being politically correct? Learn…
Find out more »Write Here Write Now Salem 2018
WRITE HERE / WRITE NOW THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. APRIL 14 2018 : SALEM, OREGON Learn how to overcome common barriers many writers face! We believe that writing (not just talking about writing, hearing about writing) is the key to a successful writer’s life, which is what this event is all about. Inspired by an…
Find out more »Online: Randall Jahnson Screenwriting Workshop for FiLMLaB
Willamette Writers and FiLMLaB invite you to join us for an online screenwriting workshop with Randall Jahnson.
Find out more »May 2018
Corvallis: First Fifteen Pages Workshop with Tex Thomson
Your first fifteen pages need to thrust the reader right into the action of the story, of course. Oh, and also inspire an emotional connection to the character. While simultaneously providing description to ground us in time and place (but not too much) – without forgetting to plant some tantalizing questions to keep us turning…
Find out more »June 2018
Eugene: Effective Author Marketing Saturday Workshop
Join us for this special event. On Saturday, June 2, from 1-4 p.m., Maggie Lynch will share how to approach author marketing. Pre-register for only $50 at http://bit.ly/MidValleyWWPreReg *Registration is limited and will close once filled. Effective Author Marketing Maggie will share how she grew her mailing list from 400 to 12,000 in six months. This…
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