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Willamette Writers A nonprofit organization that helps writers find their community, develop their craft, and expand their careers.

Join us at our annual Conference, August 5-8, 2027, in Portland, Oregon and online. Willamette Writers is the largest writers' organization in Oregon and one of the largest writers' organizations in the United States. It is a non-profit, tax-exempt Oregon corporation led by volunteers. Elected officials and directors administer an active program of monthly meetings, special seminars, workshops and conferences. Continuing with established programs and starting new ones is only made possible by strong volunteer support. Members continually explore other ways to interact in the literary community.

10/20/2026

“I entrench myself in books equally against sorrow and the weather.”
― Leigh Hunt, born October 19, 1784

What's your favorite fall read?

10/19/2026

LOCATION CHANGE: Our Corvallis Chapter meeting tonight has switched to Zoom! Same time, 5:30-6:30, and same friendly faces. Join us online for a marketing roundtable; the link is on our events calendar. See you there!

10/19/2026

At a loss for how to start marketing your work? Join us tomorrow evening in Eugene for a workshop lead by Sarina Dorie. She will talk about some marketing tactics she learned while working at a digital advertising agency, including how to get newsletter subscribers and which paid marketing opportunities are worthwhile. Details are in the even calendar!

10/19/2026

Corvallis area writers, tonight several local authors are joining us for a roundtable discussion about marketing! The event runs from 5:30-6:30PM at the Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Will we see you there?

10/19/2026

Looking for a great way to get involved with the Willamette Writers community? Monday morning online connections is a bite-sized low-stakes way to meet other writers and learn about what upcoming in our community! Join us online from 8:30-9:00AM--The link is in the calendar.

10/18/2026

“A writer, I think, is someone who pays attention to the world." - Susan Sontag

What concepts has writing offered you a place to explore?

Tonight at 7, get ready for the write-in of your life! Find community and make progress on your WIP.Find the Zoom link o...
10/18/2026

Tonight at 7, get ready for the write-in of your life! Find community and make progress on your WIP.

Find the Zoom link on our calendar.

In 2023, Poet Patricia Henschen was injured in both feet, and for a time relied on a walker to get around. "I felt so al...
10/17/2026

In 2023, Poet Patricia Henschen was injured in both feet, and for a time relied on a walker to get around. "I felt so alone and invisible," she says, a feeling she eventually expressed in her beautiful poem, "An Uncommon Meal."

Read "An Uncommon Meal" in the latest issue of The Timberline Review. https://willamettewriters.org/programs/timberline-review/

10/17/2026

“Quiet people have the loudest minds.”
― Stephen King

10/17/2026

Special guest Lynda Melban White joins our Newport chapter today at 2, followed by an open mic!

Find all the details on our events calendar.

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Portland, OR
97239

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+19712005385

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