Willamette Writers on the River in Corvallis: Winter Open Mic Does the audience sigh? Do they gasp? Do they laugh outright? Does the page read smoothly for you? In other words, does your writing bring the audience into your experience successfully? Read for applause and explore the effectiveness of your creation. Or join us to…
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Hybrid Southern YWW: Blackout Poetry with Jennifer Rood
Southern YWW: A Generative Blackout Poetry Workshop with Jennifer Rood Come ready to have fun and learn about how to create blackout poetry in this hands-on workshop! Not only will you come away with a finished piece of found poetry, but you will also add a valuable tool to your writing toolbox for getting past…
Online Vancouver: Open Mic
Writers near and far, join us Monday, January 16 at 6:30 for our first Vancouver Willamette Writers ONLINE Open Mic! Please note — this meeting is ONLINE only, as the library will be closed for MLK Day. Bring your partially-finished work, your favorite poem, or a short story to share in a five-minute timeframe. Bring…
Hybrid Eugene: Writing and Rewriting with Dante Zúñiga-West
Willamette Writers Eugene Presents Writing and Rewriting with Dante Zúñiga-West Good writing is rewriting. While it’s romantic to think the first draft of a writer’s work can be a perfect rendition, purely sourced from a fresh imaginative state, this simply isn’t the case. Good writing is rewriting because effective storytelling requires acute attention to detail.…
Hybrid Hillsboro: Writing a Novel or Memoir with Abigail Raeke
Willamette Writers Hillsboro Presents Five Essential Phases of Writing a Novel or Memoir with Abigail Raeke On February 14, 2023, at 6:30 PM, please join book coach Abigail Raeke for a discussion on five essential phases of writing a novel or memoir. Writing a book can be an overwhelming endeavor, but breaking down the process…
Hybrid YWW: Plotting with Jared Agard
Young Willamette Writers presents Plotting and Planning with Jared Agard Jared Agard is an author/illustrator from Beaverton, OR. His first novel, Dread Watch, was released on September 1st, 2021. Dread Watch is a middle-grade novel about a boy who gets stuck in an old pocket watch with a ghost who feeds on his fear. Jared…
Hybrid Portland: Publishing Primer with Laura Stanfill
Willamette Writers Portland A Publishing Primer for Anxious Authors by Laura Stanfill Laura Stanfill has always worried about her authors’ worries, as the publisher of Forest Avenue Press. But in 2022, when her debut novel came out with Lanternfish Press, she had to navigate those fears and bumps in the road as the creator of…
Hybrid YWW South – Sharing Our Writing
Young Willamette Writers Southern Chapter – Sharing Our Writing This month we are encouraging each YWW participant to bring a piece of their own writing to share with the group. We will also talk more about the YWW anthology and how to make sure your piece will be included in this upcoming publication. We will…
Online Salem: Characters with Eric Witchey
Willamette Writers Salem presents Eric Witchey Character Psychology, Arcs, Suspense, and Tension When I asked the Willamette Writers Salem Chapter what topic their membership might like me to present, they responded, “Character development and arcs are important. Suspense and tension are always good.” My first thought was, “Those are all related. Why not show how…
Hybrid Hillsboro: Open Mic
Willamette Writers Hillsboro Presents Open Mic Night! Does the audience sigh? Do they gasp? Do they laugh outright? Does the page read smoothly for you? In other words, does your writing bring the audience into your experience successfully? Read for applause and explore the effectiveness of your creation. Or join us to listen and enjoy.…