Online: Screenwriter’s Happy Hour Open Mic
We’re kicking off the new season with an Open Mic! Every year at the Willamette Writers Conference, dozens of authors present their new works at the Friday evening Open Mic. We’d like to give our screenwriters that same opportunity. Have you got a new screenplay that you’d like to share with our screenwriting community? We’d…
Online: The Write Place Productivity and Goal Setting
Looking for writers in all the wrong places? Maybe you need The Write Place. Join us at The Write Place each week, online. Discuss goal setting and productivity while encouraging, supporting, and connecting with other writers. We will share our rejections, sales, and other market news so that we can inspire and learn from each other. How to Join…
Online: Saturday Coffee at your Kitchen Table
Good day, writer! Join us online for coffee and conversation at 10AM on Saturday mornings. All writers, 18 and up, are welcome to join us to talk about writing, including successes, rejections, and a million other topics. This group is warm, welcoming, and here for you! Click the link to register and join us online:…
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…
Hybrid Young Willamette Writers with Mark Teppo
Beaverton City Library 12375 SW 5th St, Beaverton, OR 97005We're so excited to be back! This month publisher, writer, and game designer Mark Teppo joins Young Willamette Writers for our September meeting. YWW will meet on September 14th from 11am-12pm PT at Beaverton City Library and over Zoom. If you're joining us in person, we'll be at 12375 SW 5th St, Beaverton, OR 97005.…
In-Person Newport: Science Fiction and Fantasy with Rhiannon Held
Newport Public Library 35 NW Nye Street, Newport, ORSpecial Event: Science Fiction and Fantasy with Rhiannon Held! Fantastic Worlds! Alternate Times! How do authors create their worlds and characters in Sci-Fi/Fantasy? How do authors suspend disbelief and lead readers along on their fantastical journeys? Sci-Fi/Fantasy author, Rhiannon Held, will share her process in creating worlds and characters at the Willamette Writers Coast Chapter…
Online: Write-In
Online Portland, OR, United StatesTurn 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 Register for the meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtduyopzwuHdT4O5qb_nZRvyoW2SUzq79j…
Portland: Office Hours & Drop-In Critique
Willamette Writers Writing Center 3121 S. Moody Ave, Portland, ORNeed some support? Stop by Office Hours with your questions, or join us for drop-in critique time. Whether you have a question about writing or just want to get more connected to your community, stop by the Willamette Writers Writing Center! For critiques: Bring five copies of up to 500 words to share with the…
Online: Tuesday Coffee at your Kitchen Table
Good day, writer! Join us online for coffee and conversation at 8AM on Tuesday mornings. All writers, 18 and up, are welcome to join us to talk about writing, including successes, rejections, and a million other topics. This group is warm, welcoming, and here for you! Click the link to register and join us online:…
In-Person Eugene: One Page Essay Writing and Social
Downtown Eugene Public Library 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene, ORIt's A Back to School Classic! One Page Essay Writing and Social How was your summer? Come join us for an old school throwback-retro snacks and a generative writing session for a one page handwritten piece about what you did this summer-just like when you were in elementary school. Wide ruled paper, pencils and construction…