Pacific Northwest Writers Association

Pacific Northwest Writers Association Join the PNWA for our 71st Annual Writing Conference! Check out our Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/pnwa Company website is located at www.PNWA.org.

PNWA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to authors and the development of writing talent from pen to publication through education, accessibility to the publishing industry, and participation in an interactive, vital writer community. PNWA annually hosts a writer's Conference for education and networking with editors, agents, and industry experts, as well as well as two writing contests: The Un

published Writing Contest, where finalist entries are read by agents and editors, and The Nancy Pearl Book Award Contest where all entries are judged by librarians. On-going benefits include workshops, critique group meetings, a weekly newsletter, Author Magazine - PNWA's online journal, and discounts for writer resources. PNWA's Workshops are now available to members online. The PNWA Writer's Cottage in Issaquah hosts member activities, including workshops and classes. PNWA also provides support to local non-profits dedicated to literacy

The PNWA invites you...Where the Magic Begins:A Benefit Celebration Preserving Creativity & Inspiring Future VoicesEvery...
05/23/2026

The PNWA invites you...
Where the Magic Begins:
A Benefit Celebration Preserving Creativity & Inspiring Future Voices

Every writer needs a little magic;
a place to dream;
a community to believe in them;
and an open door to possibility.

Step into a world of wonder, imagination, and storytelling at PNWA's "Where the Magic Begins."

This unforgettable evening of literary enchantment, cirque performers, hearty appetizers, and fundraising supports the Writer's Cottage and scholarships for emerging writers.

Together, we can preserve a home for creativity and help the next generation of storytellers discover their voice.

Tickets: $50
Table: $350
Register Here!
https://www.pnwa.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2061571

The location for the fundraiser is:
St. Madeleine Sophie
4400 130th Place SE
Bellevue, WA 98006

✨The announcement you’ve been waiting for is finally here.✨We are SO excited to announce that the PNWA 2026 Fall Confere...
05/12/2026

✨The announcement you’ve been waiting for is finally here.✨

We are SO excited to announce that the PNWA 2026 Fall Conference is coming to the Lynnwood Event Center, October 15–18! Whether you’re drafting your first novel or querying your next one, the PNWA Fall Conference is your chance to pitch to agents, sharpen your craft, and connect with fellow writers. Join us for workshops, masterclasses, agent pitches, community events, and a weekend full of writing magic!

📚 Workshops & Masterclasses
🖋️ Agent Pitch Opportunities
🏆 Saturday Night Awards Ceremony
🔮 Practical Magic Watch Party

💻 Virtual access all 4 days
✨ In-person events Days 3–4

📅 October 15–18, 2026
📍 Lynnwood Event Center
🔗 https://www.pnwa.org/event/PNWA2026

🎟️ Register before May 15 to secure our lowest pricing!

Little by little, a little becomes a lot. 💚Even though GiveBIG 2026 has officially wrapped up, our donation pages are st...
05/06/2026

Little by little, a little becomes a lot. 💚

Even though GiveBIG 2026 has officially wrapped up, our donation pages are still live — and PNWA is continuing to gather support ahead of our Fall Conference!

As a nonprofit writers association, your donations help us continue building community, supporting writers at every stage, and creating opportunities for education, connection, and growth throughout the Pacific Northwest. ✨

You can donate through our WaGives page or directly through our website here:

🔗 https://www.wagives.org/organization/Pacific-Northwest-Writers-Conference
🔗 https://www.pnwa.org/donations/donate.asp?id=7999

And stay tuned 👀 We’ll also be announcing a fundraiser next month with even more ways to support PNWA and connect with the writing community.

🚨📣 ATTENTION, ATTENTION, WRITERS! 📣🚨This is your friendly (but urgent 😏) reminder that the Unpublished Writing Contest d...
04/21/2026

🚨📣 ATTENTION, ATTENTION, WRITERS! 📣🚨

This is your friendly (but urgent 😏) reminder that the Unpublished Writing Contest deadline is fast approaching! ⏳✍️

That draft you’ve been almost ready to submit?
That story you’ve been “just tweaking one more time”? 👀

Yeah… it’s time.

✨ Send us your best, your boldest, your can’t-stop-thinking-about-it work.
✨ Make sure it’s original & unpublished.
✨ Then hit submit before the clock runs out!

Because nothing stings quite like a missed deadline… except maybe an unread masterpiece 😬

Top winners can earn hundreds in prize money, industry visibility, and even invites to celebration events with publishing pros

🔥 Don’t wait. Don’t second-guess. Just go for it.

👇 All the details you need:
🗓 Date: April 30th at 11:50pm PST
🔗 Link: https://www.pnwa.org/page/writingcontest

🧵✨ Turn Your Magazine Dream into RealityJoin fiber artists Judy Taylor & Deana David for an inside look at what it reall...
04/16/2026

🧵✨ Turn Your Magazine Dream into Reality

Join fiber artists Judy Taylor & Deana David for an inside look at what it really takes to create and sustain a magazine—from idea to loyal readership.

📣 What You’ll Learn:
How Magpie Times Magazine comes together four times a year in both print and digital formats—and what it takes behind the scenes to make it thrive. From building a strong contributor base to cultivating devoted fans, this session is packed with insight and inspiration.

🏆 Magpie Times is a Chanticleer Books finalist and was shortlisted for Best Cover Design!

📅 Wednesday, April 22, 2026
⏰ 6:30–7:30 PM PST
📍 Online via Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://www.pnwa.org/page/workshopsWednesdays

💡 Get inspired, get practical, and start bringing your own magazine idea to life.

✍️ Free Friday Writing Workshop Series — Week 2!Join us this Friday for another session in our month-long writing worksh...
04/16/2026

✍️ Free Friday Writing Workshop Series — Week 2!

Join us this Friday for another session in our month-long writing workshop series with bestselling author and beloved instructor Pam Binder.

📣 This Week’s Topic:
Dialogue That Doesn’t Deliver: Seven Mistakes

From clunky “perfect” grammar to overused adverbs and flat, ho-hum exchanges, we’ll dig into what weakens dialogue—and how to fix it. Plus, you’ll get hands-on practice with an in-class writing exercise!

🔥 Coming Up Next:
• April 24 — How to Write With Passion (11 AM)
• May 1 — Tying Up Loose Ends & Power Editing (11AM)

⚡ Level up your dialogue, spark new ideas, and walk away with writing you’re excited about.

📅 Friday, April 17
⏰ 12:00–1:30 PM PST (note the special time this week!)
📍 Attend in person at the Writers’ Cottage or online via Zoom
🔒 FREE for PNWA Members only
🔗 Register here: https://www.pnwa.org/page/FreeFridayWorkshop

🗞️✨ EXTRA EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT! ✨🗞️Ever dreamed of creating your own magazine? Now’s your chance to learn how it’s r...
04/11/2026

🗞️✨ EXTRA EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT! ✨🗞️

Ever dreamed of creating your own magazine? Now’s your chance to learn how it’s really done—from idea to print (and everything in between).

Join the two fabulous fiber artists behind Magpie Times Magazine as they pull back the curtain on what it takes to produce a publication four times a year, in both print and digital formats. From building a team of contributors to growing a loyal audience, this workshop dives into the real-world process of making a magazine that lasts.

Whether you’re bursting with ideas or just curious about the process, you’ll leave inspired—and ready to bring your own magazine concept to life.

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 22nd
⏰ Time: 6:30pm (PST)
📍 Location: Online over Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://www.pnwa.org/page/workshopsWednesdays

“I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking…” ✨What happens when you follow that instinct—and turn your own experien...
04/11/2026

“I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking…” ✨

What happens when you follow that instinct—and turn your own experiences into something others can feel?

✍️ The Art of the Personal Essay is a dynamic writing workshop led by instructor John Doe, designed for anyone ready to transform real-life moments into compelling, meaningful stories. Not quite memoir, not quite self-help—it’s that powerful in-between where storytelling, reflection, and insight meet.

In this workshop, you’ll:
📖 Explore the structure behind engaging personal essays
🧠 Learn simple tools to turn your life into limitless material
💡 Share lessons in a way that feels natural—not preachy
🎭 Craft writing that’s both entertaining and inspiring

With guidance from author, podcaster & Editor-in-Chief, Bill Kenower, you’ll learn how to shape your voice, trust your perspective, and create writing that truly connects. 💫

Your story matters—let’s put it on the page.

📅 Date: Wednesday, April 15th
⏰ Time: 6:30pm (PST)
📍 Location: Online over Zoom
🔗 Link: https://www.pnwa.org/page/workshopsWednesdays

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Issaquah, WA
98027

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