Report From the Board – February 2016 The Board of Directors of Willamette Writers holds board meetings every last Tuesday of the month (no meeting in December). At those meetings we discuss the programs and goals of Willamette Writers and how the organization can serve our members better. The board believes Willamette Writers needs to…
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Newbery Award winner Karen Cushman interviewed on Authors Road
Welcome to Authors Road: Karen Cushman, Historical Young Adult Fiction http://www.authorsroad.com/KarenCushman.html We are pleased to share this new interview with you because it is with someone very special: Karen Cushman, a young adult writer who won a Newbery Award and a Newbery Honor, as well as many other awards in her long and brilliant career.…
Authors Road Interviews Carola Dunn
Welcome to Authors Road: Carola Dunn, Mystery, Regency Romance – “Carola Dunn: Mystery, Regency Romance” http://www.authorsroad.com/CarolaDunn.html “One thing I enjoy is exploring why a nice person would commit murder.” Our first interview after leaving Portland was with Carola Dunn, author of the popular Daisy Dalrymple cozy mystery series. She is English by birth, and although…
Authors Road interviews Laurie R. King
Welcome to Authors Road: Laurie R. King – Mystery, Crime, Novels – “” http://www.authorsroad.com/LaurieR_King.html
Authors Road Interview: Larry Engelmann
Welcome to Authors Road: Larry Engelmann – Creative Nonfiction, Journalist http://www.authorsroad.com/LarryEngelmann.html For many of us, the Vietnam War was an event that could be described as a milestone, touchstone, or millstone in our lives. It’s a story that’s been told in every medium, from music to film, in novel, poem and historical non-fiction. We are…
Authors Road Interview: Diana Gabaldon
Novelist Fiction Writer # 15 Too often science and art are classed as two different worlds, distinct from one another. We are pleased to introduce you to someone who doesn’t recognize this distinction, but rather sees these endeavors as two sides of the same coin. And she has the credentials to assert this since she’s…
Ben Gorman Steers the Ship
Fellow Willamette Writers, I love writing those words. It’s an honor just to be in the company of so many talented and motivated writers from around the Northwest. Some of you may be more talented than motivated, so WW has graciously (and perhaps foolishly) allowed me to take the helm of the blog and grab onto…
LitMag – a – Palooza with David Gillaspie
We had a fantastic night at the LitMag – a – Palooza last night, and David Gillaspie wrote a fine write-up of the panel discussion over on BoomerPDX. Read on to find out more about what to do when submitting to a LitMag (and what not to!). Three literary journal editors address Willamette Writers in Portland By…
FiLMLaB Contest Prompts 2016
If you braved the cold temperatures and came out to the FiLMLaB kickoff Tuesday night at TaborSpace, then you are probably already working on your story ideas for the 2016 short screenplay contest. If not, then read about the short screenplay writing prompts now!
Join in the giving
Dear Members and Friends, For 50 years, Willamette Writers has provided a creative and encouraging environment for professional and aspiring writers. This year, more than three thousand children will benefit from our Books for Kids and Young Willamette Writers Programs, and every year, their opportunities and skills continue to grow. As you celebrate this holiday…