Always wanted to participate in NaNoWriMo? Young writers are invited to attend a special NaNoWriMo event at the Conference on Sunday, August 9, from 9-10 a.m. The best part is IT’S FREE! Here are the details: National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), is an annual international literary sensation that inspires people from all walks of life to…
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Be Seen, Be Heard, Be a Friend
This year’s conference gives attendees new ways to network and show off their work. By now, hopefully, you’re signed up for the 2015 Willamette Writers Conference, Aug 7-9 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Portland. And you probably know about all the exciting new events we have planned, to go along with the rich variety…
Conference Update, Meet New Literary Agent DongWon Song & Producer Josh Leake
DongWon Song was formerly an editor at Orbit, an imprint of Hachette Book Group. There, he launched multiple New York Times bestselling series, including FEED by Mira Grant and LEVIATHAN WAKES by James S.A. Corey. He is looking for science fiction and fantasy – especially epic fantasy or high fantasy for both adults and teens.…
Submissions Now Open for The Timberline Review
Submissions opened July 1st for the Winter/Spring 2016 issue of Willamette Writer’s literary journal, The Timberline Review. If you’ve never read The Timberline Review, that’s because it’s brand new. In fact, the first issue is delivering this month and will be available to the public August 1st. You’ll be able to find it at selected…
50th Anniversary Gala
After a half century of supporting aspiring and published writers, it’s time to party! Join Willamette Writers on Saturday, August 8th, 2015 at 7:00 PM for our 50th Anniversary Gala. We’ll have a “moveable feast” of Portland-style cuisine with opportunities to mingle and carouse with our honorees, including guest of honor and winner of this…
Humanitarian Award Winner – Literary Arts
As one of the oldest and best organizations serving writers and readers in Portland, the Willamette Writers board awarded the Humanitarian Award to Literary Arts. From their Portland Arts & Lectures series to the Oregon Book Awards, they have truly demonstrated exceptional philanthropy and contributed to writers throughout the Pacific Northwest in a variety of…
Willamette Writers 50th Birthday – Open House Sat., April 25th, 2015
2015 is Willamette Writers 50th Anniversary! Members and non members are invited to our Open House on Saturday, April 25th, 2015 from 1-5pm. Tour the beautiful Writing House and its private writing rooms, normally reserved for Willamette Members for writing sprees and retreats. Come enjoy the 50th Anniversary cake, snacks and champagne (or the bubbly Willamette…
19 Nov: Bruce Holland Rogers at Wordcrafters Wine on Wednesdays
7-9 at Territorial Vineyards Tasting Room, 907 W 3rd Ave, Eugene Join us the 3rd Wednesday of the month for stimulating conversation and wine! Each month will feature a different professional writer, agent, or editor to talk about the business and craft of writing. Get yourself a glass of vino and pull up a seat!…
2014 FiLMLaB: Special Thanks
Are you recovered from the Willamette Writers Conference? Recovered is not the right word, at least not for attendees. Attendees usually finish the three day conference, tired, but elated, full of creative energy and invigorating possibility. If you are a conference organizer or volunteer, recovered is exactly the right word. This year was a particular…