# Willamette Writers Conference

- Dates: 31 July 2026 to 2 August 2026
- Location: Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Convention, Portland, United States
- Organiser: 2025, Willamette Writers, Inc
- Industry: Creator Economy
- Expected attendance: 169

## About

The Willamette Writers Conference is a multi-day event for writers to connect with their community, improve their craft, and advance their writing careers. It includes workshops, keynotes, pitch sessions, and critiques with industry professionals such as agents, editors, and award-winning authors. The conference is held both in-person in Portland, Oregon, and online.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://willamettewriters.org/programs/conference/)
- [Registration](http://Willamettewriters.org/store)
- [Agenda](https://willamettewriters.org/wilwrite26-schedule/)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Jane Friedman, Keynote Speaker
- Christopher Diaz, Opening Poet
- Rosanne Parry, Sunday Brunch Keynote
- Fiona Kenshole, Sunday Brunch Keynote
- Mary Robinette Kowal, Online Keynote
- Anjanette Barr
- Benn Wiebe
- Christa Heschke
- Daniele Hunter
- David Cornue
- Greg Gerding
- Joey Plager
- Kathryn Willms
- Keir Alekseii
- Lee O’Brien
- Natalie Kimber
- Patrick Swenson
- Penelope Burns
- Sarah N. Fisk
- T.S. Ferguson

## Sponsors and partners

- Scrivener

## Where to stay

- **The Hoxton**: 120 m from the venue, 15 Northwest 4th Avenue, Portland, 97209
  - [Hotel website](https://thehoxton.com/portland/)
- **Embassy Suites**: 230 m from the venue, 319 Southwest Pine Street, Portland, 97204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pdxpses-embassy-suites-portland-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 503-279-9000
- **The Society**: 240 m from the venue, 203 Northwest 3rd Avenue, Portland, 97209
  - [Hotel website](https://thesocietyhotel.com/)
  - Phone: +1-503-445-0444
- **Courtyard**: 240 m from the venue, 550 Southwest Oak Street, Portland, 97204
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pdxpc-courtyard-portland-city-center/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 503 505 5000
- **Cambria Hotel**: 260 m from the venue, 165 Northwest Park Avenue, Portland, 97209
  - [Hotel website](https://www.cambriapearl.com/)
- **The Benson**: 270 m from the venue, 309 Southwest Broadway, Portland, 97205
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bensonhotel.com/)
  - Phone: +1-503-228-2000
- **Hotel Lucia**: 310 m from the venue, 400 Southwest Broadway, Portland, 97205
  - [Hotel website](https://hotellucia.com/)
  - Phone: +1-503-225-1717
- **Hotel Vintage**: 340 m from the venue, 422 Southwest Broadway, Portland, 97205
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelvintage-portland.com/)
  - Phone: +1-503-228-1212

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #willamettewriters

- [2026 Willamette Writers Conference Faculty Announcement](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbQvx_TCBLQ)
  - Welcome to the 2026 Willamette Writers Conference Faculty Announcement! Meet the authors, professional, keynotes and faculty that will lead the way this July 31 - August 2, 2026 online and in ...
- [Writers, this one's for you! #AmWriting #PublishingIndustry # ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z413yddlhhE)
  - The 2026 Willamette Writers Conference is bringing an incredible lineup of online workshops, industry experts, and publishing professionals straight to your ...
- [Willamette Writers Conference offers Early Bird pricing](https://allehall.wordpress.com/2026/05/03/willamette-writers-conference-offers-early-bird-pricing/)
  - Yours truly is teaching. The 56th Annual Willamette Writers Conference July 31-August 2, 2026 Portland, Oregon and online. Meet agents, learn from publishing professionals, and take real next steps…
  - By allehall.wordpress.com

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