Interview by Kathleen Colvin We’re delighted mystery writer Mia P. Manansala will be the Saturday night keynote speaker at the 2024 Willamette Writers Conference. We asked Mia about her thoughts about publishing, as well as her love of cooking, which plays a prominent role in her series, Tita Rosie’s Kitchen Mysteries. WW: When you approach…
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Your 2024 Willamette Writers Conference Guide: Part Two
By Allison Wallace The 2024 Willamette Writers Conference begins soon, and the big question is–what to do? What to attend? In the last Conference Guide, we went through the early days of #wilwrite24, July 27th through August 1st. Saturday, August 3rd is the biggest day of the conference! There are workshops, readings, talks, socials and…
Obstacles as Inspiration A Conversation with Jess Walter
By Gail Pasternack Earlier this week, I had the chance to meet with award winning author Jess Walter—a keynote speaker at the Willamette Writers Conference 2024. Walter believes that if we look at the lives of writers we love, we can see the hardships each of them has had to overcome. Norman Maclean, known for…
Your 2024 Willamette Writers Conference Guide: Part One
There’s just over two weeks left before the 2024 Willamette Writers conference begins, and the big question is–what to do? What to attend? This year’s Willamette Writers Conference is packed with compelling ideas and great professionals ready to help you on your writing journey–wherever you might be on your path and whatever your genre of…
Indie Publishing Paths with Michael La Ronn and Matty Dalrymple
“The most successful authors are those who bring an indie mindset to their writing and publishing careers, regardless of their publishing path.“ That is the belief held by Matty Dalrymple—author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers and the Ann Kinnear suspense novels—who has found success in her writing career following her own indie publishing path. Michael…
COMMUNITY NEWS: Chanticleer Ashland Writers Retreat by Julie Mathison
Chanticleer Ashland Writers Retreat: Crafting Personal Essay for Publication “Join veteran workshop presenter Melissa Hart for an inspiring four-day retreat, Aug 29th through Sept1st. Learn to craft personal essays for publication in beautiful Ashland, Oregon, home of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Through daily exercises and insightful craft talks, identify topics, craft essays for magazine and…
Deep Imagining with Molly Gloss
By Avis M. Adams To help a story draw closer to what the writer intended, we ask: What is this writer doing, how is she doing it, why is he doing it, what is their story about? As a national bestselling author and winner of the PEN West Fiction Prize, Molly Gloss is no stranger…
Willamette Writers Conference – Save the Date
Save the Date for the 2024 Willamette Writers Conference! We are proud to announce the 2024 Willamette Writers Conference will be at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Portland, Oregon on July 31 – August 4, 2024! Save the date for a weekend of connecting with your community, developing craft, and expanding your career with Willamette…
Elizabeth Lyon Honored with Kay Snow Legacy Award
At this year’s conference, we have the pleasure of honoring three outstanding Willamette Writers community members who embody the spirit of WW. We begin today by recognizing the incredible work of Elizabeth Lyon. About Elizabeth Lyon As an independent book editor for over 35 years, Elizabeth Lyon is most proud of playing a part in…
Poets in the Timberline Review
Poetry is a great way for people to express their feelings or thoughts on topics they are very passionate about, whether that be talking about adversity, the struggles of loss, or even analyzing dreams. Often people use their own experiences or others to relay the message they want to show people. These are some of…