Write On The River

04/21/2026

Hey writers, this one's for you!

If you've been to Write On The River before, come back for our 2026 Spring Writers Conference "Ink in Bloom", May 29-31 at Wenatchee Valley College. Returning attendees get 10% off registration.

Email: [email protected] for your discount code before April 30. Full conference lineup is online at www.writeontheriver.org.

04/10/2026

Guess what? We've moved!

And we don't want to lose you.

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We can't wait to visit with you at our Spring Writing Conference!

A nonprofit organization supporting writers at all stages in North Central Washington and beyond.

01/22/2026

Have you submitted your fiction or nonfiction entry to our Writers Competition? There’s $1200 in prizes available for six winners. And, if you choose, you can also get valuable written feedback on your work.

Still polishing your entry? No problem. You’ve still got time! Just make sure to enter your submission by February 15. Find out more at WriteOnTheRiver.org.

01/19/2026

We still have a few reading spots left! Sign up by emailing us.

Start 2026 off by stepping up to the mic for you Four Minutes of Fame.

Join local writers for this fun, free-to-the-public casual open mic event, Thursday, January 29, at Bob’s Burgers and Brew in East Wenatchee. Door open at 6pm to chat and mingle, and the program starts at 6:30. Food and beverage service is available all evening.

Enjoy the readings as a listening, or sign up to share you work.

01/19/2026

Write On The River's Winter Wrap-Up was a great success, thanks in large part to our sponsors. Door Prizes were donated by Wenatchee River Institute, Meditate Wenatchee, Integrated Changes, Wenatchee Community Acupuncture, Bear Barton Vineyard, Wenatchee Natural Foods, Stemilt Creek Winery, and Aplets & Cotlets. Me2You Catering gave us a non-profit discount, and Chateau Faire le Pont agreed to come sell their wine at our event.

01/16/2026

Our Spring Writers Conference early bird pricing starts today and goes until April 1st. So if you want to save a few bucks on tickets, stop by our website WriteOnTheRiver.org and check it out!

01/06/2026

Want to chat all things writing? Come hang out in the Balsamroot Meeting Room at Wenatchee Library with author Kay Kenyon! She'll talk about an element of writing and then take questions and chat. It's a fun time to learn from Kay as well as from fellow writers.

Thursday, January 8, 2026, 5-6:15pm in the Balsamroot Meeting Room in the Wenatchee Library.



11/18/2025

Save the date! Write On The River presents its first ever Winter Wrap Up, a party for WOTR members and their guests, where we will wrap you up in love, gratitude and celebration! Watch your inbox for the detailed invitation coming soon!

11/18/2025

The first annual Lost Key Challenge flash story compilation is here! If you want to read the stories written by our members check them out on our website WriteOnTheRiver.org. Nine eerie, spooky stories for your cozy autumn reading.

10/10/2025

BookFest is tomorrow! And we want to take a minute to thank our amazing sponsors. The support our local businesses and journalists give to our creative community is amazing and we’re so grateful!

See you tomorrow, Saturday, October 11, 9am-3pm at Pybus Public Market where we’ll have 30 local and regional authors, prize baskets, and great books!