I’m stepping down from the WilWrite Board after this month, so the conference (in-person and online) will be your last chance to harass interact with me in that capacity! Don’t worry, I plan to continue volunteering with the organization, so you’ll still see me around. I’m always around. Next week, though:
WEDNESDAY 7/30 (ONLINE)
Pitches, On-The-Spot and Advanced Manuscript Critiques
12noon-2pm
(helping with Zoom room coordination)
THURSDAY 7/31 (ONLINE)
Pitches, On-The-Spot and Advanced Manuscript Critiques
12noon-2pm
(helping with Zoom room coordination)
Writer’s Block Party
7-9pm
The night is young and yours to enjoy! Come join us at the Willamette Writers Mansion for an evening of connecting and networking with your fellow writers. Share a toast at the bar, or toast some marshmallows around the fireside. Our doors are open and your red carpet is waiting!
(officially hanging out like an official board member)
FRIDAY 8/1 (IN-PERSON)
Writers’ Fair
5-7pm
Belmont A/B/C
Come one, come all! Join us at the Writer’s Fair at the Willamette Writers Conference! Free and open to the public, this event is an opportunity for you to meet local organizations and groups that can help you on your writing journey and throughout your career. Whether you are a seasoned veteran or a brand, new writer, join us for an evening of community, connection, and celebration!
(staffing SFWA table)
Lo-Fi
8-10pm
Windsor B
Relax and unwind with Lo-Fi music and quiet conversation, or just take the time to write while the vibes are right.
(chilling like a villain)
SATURDAY 8/2 (IN-PERSON)
Working with Editors
1:15 PM-2:45 PM
Belmont A
Editors are wonderful! They can take your work and make it shine. Your relationship with your editor is a core piece of a successful writing career. Join this panel of authors and editors as they explore best practices for working with your editorial team.
Annie Carl, Erin Riha, Sonja Thomas
(moderating panel)
Robots Take Over the Hotel: Help us Survive (Workshop)
3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Belmont A
Robotics technologies are expanding at lightning speed. But what can robots really do? We’ll start out with a discussion of the current science and technology and then, well, robots will invade. Get ready for the revolution (and learn about current tehcnologies and SFF writiing techniques)!
Tina Connolly, Kagan Tumer, Erik Grove
(moderating panel)
Karaoke Night
9:30 PM-12:00 AMwe get kicked out
Windsor C
You thought the Mic was hot at the live reading? Wait until you hear this! Get ready to turn it up past 11, because it’s Karaoke time and we’re challenging you to sing your heart out! Join us for the whole song and dance as we wile away the hours until Midnight.
(running the show and probably singing some Chappell Roan)
SUNDAY
Coffee with the Board
9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Windsor B
Join your Willamette Writers Board of Directors for a cup of coffee and a conversation. Learn the vision, mission, and strategy of Willamette Writers, and how you can help shape our future!
(slowly waking up after all night karaoke)
…but that’s not all!
Those are all my scheduled events, but I’m on site Friday through Sunday, wandering around and helping out as I can. Like I said, it’s my last hurrah as a Board member (Secretary, specifically, which role I am handing off to new Board member Richard Leis), so I’ll be there for whatever folks need. Until I leave. And then I’ll see you in hell Seattle.
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