Arcs within Arcs Create Meaning Join the Salem Chapter of Willamette Writers on October 26th from 10:00 – 11:30 AM PST at the Salem Public Library for a seminar by award-winning writer Eric Witchey. Eric will be focusing on how character arc is demonstrated as contrasts that must be represented at all levels of story—from…
Special Event: Science Fiction and Fantasy with Rhiannon Held! Fantastic Worlds! Alternate Times! How do authors create their worlds and characters in Sci-Fi/Fantasy? How do authors suspend disbelief and lead readers along on their fantastical journeys? Sci-Fi/Fantasy author, Rhiannon Held, will share her process in creating worlds and characters at the Willamette Writers Coast Chapter…
It’s A Back to School Classic! One Page Essay Writing and Social How was your summer? Come join us for an old school throwback-retro snacks and a generative writing session for a one page handwritten piece about what you did this summer-just like when you were in elementary school. Wide ruled paper, pencils and construction…
Submissions are open now for Discover Beaverton, an anthology of poetry, flash fiction and creative nonfiction, and art highlighting the uniqueness of Beaverton, Oregon. The Lucky Jefferson literary magazine, along with local guest editor Katherine Quevedo, are looking for submissions from writers and artists with a connection to Beaverton, whether you live in the area…
The Oregon Poetry Association and Lane Literary Guild present OPA’s Annual Conference 2016 Eugene, OR September 30th – October 2nd Come join keynote speaker John Witte, Oregon poet laureate Liz Woody, Oregon Book Award winners Willa Schneberg and Penelope Scambly Schott, and Stewart Holbrook Award winner George Venn, among many others. Celebrate the re-opening of the Oregon…
Wordcrafters Presents New Memoir Classes with Melissa Hart! Ready to start writing your memoir? Memoirist Melissa Hart teaches participants how to choose a theme and/or era around which to shape your book. She’ll help you deepen your understanding of setting, characterization, dialogue, narrative arc, and theme. Using examples from published memoir, she’ll discuss chapter and overall book structure and…
Reading Submission Guidelines Readers must have a current Willamette Writers membership in good standing. The goal is to feature our members’ awards and publishing successes. How to tell if your work qualifies: It has an ISBN (novel, non-fiction, poetry, short story collections); or was published in a journal or magazine of note. Your self-published or…
Willamette Writers member Mary Lowd has 4–count ’em–4 works nominated for this year’s Ursa Major Awards! In a Dog’s World, is a coming-of-age/romance story about a young cat, graduating from high school and heading off to a mostly-dog college. A free e-book of it can be downloaded from Smashwords with the coupon code: CJ98M Her…
Come celebrate the release of Melissa Hart’s debut middle-grade novel and the winners of the Northwest Nature Nerd essay contest. This is a family-friendly event with a fun and lively raptor slideshow and owl pellet dissection station. Local nature- and writing-related nonprofits will have informational tables. Light refreshments and general merriment provided. Sunday at 3…
Building Your Story Saturday, Jan 30th, 1-3 pm Wordcrafters Workshop: 480 Charnelton, Eugene Price: $35 Instructor: John Reed Register at Wordcrafters This class covers all the basic aspects of story and applies to both short stories and novels. We’ll discuss spicing up your story with the “Three Cs”: The Clock, The Crucible, and The Contract. We’ll learn how to determine where the…
