Willamette Writers Chapters are local writing communities where writers improve their craft and acquire the career skills required in today’s publishing world.
The Salem Chapter offers monthly meetings and occasional workshops. Meetings are normally held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Salem Public Library (Central Library, Anderson Room B).
You can join a monthly meeting even if you’re not a member (see details below). Read on to learn about us, and join our mailing list to keep in touch. Become a Willamette Writers Member today to enjoy membership benefits (like free meetings) and to support our community of writers.
Upcoming Meeting
Salem: A Chapter Meeting
This year we will start the meeting with a discussion about pitches, in preparation for the Willamette Writers Conference. If you have pitched at conference before, please share your experience with the group!
After the discussion, we will break into smaller groups. Please bring several copies of the first page of your story for a quick critique from your fellow writers or a short synopsis of your book that you could use for a pitch.
You are of course welcome to come and share your ideas and experiences even if you don’t want to bring a writing sample and synopsis. Please come and join in!
Please understand that schedules can change and we do our best to keep you informed.
Interested? Join us! All writers welcome.
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About the Salem Chapter Meetings
Unless otherwise stated…
When and Where
We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Salem Public Library (Central Library, Anderson Room B).
Meeting Format
6:30-7 pm: social time, including news and member announcements*
7-8:30 pm: speaker’s presentation followed by Q&A and book sales/signing
* We have snacks, but if you want coffee or water, please bring it with you.
Cost
Free for members of Willamette Writers (all chapters). Free for full-time students under 22 years old. Guests of Willamette Writers members pay $5. Non-members pay $10 to attend meetings.
Connect with the Salem Chapter
We think writers are awesome!
- Join our meetings and workshops if you’re a writing enthusiasts from the Salem area, if you happen to be in the area, or if you are interested in a specific topic/speaker.
- Like our Facebook Page to keep in touch.
- Explore our blog and subscribe to it to receive notifications of new posts about local events and opportunities by email.
- Join our mailing list to learn what’s coming up next for the chapter.
- Find a local critique group or announce your group.
- Contact us privately if you have a specific inquiry or an announcement to share with the chapter.
All writers welcome. Join us!
Willamette Writers Salem Updates
Member News: Seal of Secrets: A Novel of Mystery and Suspense by William J. Cook
There is something strange about Jack Wallace, the man Chloe Denhurst has hired to do odd jobs around her house. He never talks about himself, never mentions a family or friends. She sees sorrow in his eyes, and something else, something sinister. When his past comes back to haunt him, Chloe’s own life and the life of her daughter are put in jeopardy. As the mystery deepens, Chloe gets pulled into a vortex of deception and murder.Authors: Use a Logline to Describe Your Book (screenwriters have been using them for years…)
Wait, what’s a logline?
A logline is the shortest good response to the prompt: “tell me about your book.”
Here is the definition from Wikipedia:
“a logline is a brief summary of a television program, film, or motion picture often providing both a synopsis of the program’s plot, and an emotional “hook” to stimulate interest.”
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