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 December 1st, Writers Faire is our December event. Writers Faire features published members of Willamette Writers offering and speaking about their books. The meeting is at 7 pm at the Old Church, SW 11th and Clay, Portland. It's free and open to the public. For more meeting information, read Randall Houle's column.

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 Kenya. A village now has a library and children come from miles around to be able to check out one book. The donation was made possible by friends of the group who were traveling to Kenya who took two suitcases full of books. 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