Willamette Writers on the River holds monthly meetings for writers in the Willamette Valley, including Corvallis writers, Albany writers, and other Linn-Benton writers. We welcome all writers ages 18 and up and especially Willamette Writers members (from any chapter).
Unless otherwise stated…
Meeting Time
Fourth Monday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Meeting Location
Meetings are held at the First Presbyterian Church in Corvallis
The First Presbyterian Church
114 SW 8th St.
Corvallis, OR 97333
Use the parking lot entrance at 9th & Monroe. Other doors are locked. We will be in the Allison Room. Watch for the sign in the hall to point you in the right direction.
Our programs are not endorsed or sponsored by First Presbyterian Church.
Meeting Format
WWotR holds two types of meetings.
Quarterly Readings/Open-Mic
Four times per year in the months of March, June, September, and December, WWotR hosts public readings with open mic which give writers the opportunity to engage in one of the most important practices of the writing life. The readings are free and open to the public.
Meeting Format:
- 6:15-6:30 — Sign-ups
- 6:30-8:30 — News and Announcements followed by readings
Program Meetings
All other meetings are program meetings, where WWotR offers meetings with a speaker/workshop/panel discussion to help writers learn about writing.
Meeting Format:
- 6:30-6:45 – Networking & social time
- 6:45-8:15 – WotR News and Announcements followed by the Program
- 8:15-8:30 – Networking & Speaker’s Book Sales
Meeting Cost
Monthly meetings at all the chapters are free for members of Willamette Writers.
Quarterly readings are free and open to the public.
Fees for Nonmembers to attend program meetings (suggested donation):
- Nonmember guests of Willamette Writers members pay $5.
- Nonmember full time students with student ID pay $5.
- All other nonmember adults pay $10.
Thank you for your support!
Would you like to be a speaker?
We are always looking for new speakers from around the region and around the country. Do you have a topic of interest to present to writers in our region?
Please contact us for scheduling and details.
