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.

Willamette Writers' goal is to provide and encourage a creative environment and support system for current and aspiring writers. Since its beginning in 1965, Willamette Writers has provided meeting places for the exchange of ideas and information and has initiated programs designed to help writers increase skills related to the craft of writing. Both published and aspiring writers are invited to join. Dues are $36 a year.

For an introduction to Willamette Writers, play this video of Cynthia Whitcomb.

Upcoming Meetings and Events

On March 2, 2010, F.I. Goldhaber will speak to our Portland meeting at the Old Church about What Prose Writers Can Learn from Poetry. She is the author of Pair of Poems. Read more. Photo Nyla Alisia.



Our 2010 conference is now accepting ads for our brochure that reaches 4,000 writers, agents, and producers. Check out our prices. Our conference dates are August 6-8th at the Portland Airport Sheraton Hotel. Registration begins in late April or early May. WW members will receive a conference brochure in the mail.

For information about our meetings in Portland, Eugene, Medford, Salem, and Newport (Oregon Coast) including meeting times, speakers and locations, check out our meetings page.

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Our Books for Kids program recently sent some books to the Open Door Children's Library in Quatemala. The library in Santiago Atitlan is free and welcomes all children. Our Books for Kids program is run by Jerry Isom. To learn more about the program, click on this link.

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Willamette Writers now has a page on FaceBook! Click on the link and meet others attending the conference.

We also have a page on Twitter. Sign up to get the latest news about meetings and what office manager Bill Johnson is doing with the office furniture!

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A professional writer is an amateur who didn't quit.
~ Richard Bach