Creator Economy

Willamette Writers Conference

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.

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The essentials

Event details

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

Public discussion

What people are saying

Official hashtag #willamettewriters

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Education & Training

On stage

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

On the floor

Sponsor

  • Scrivener

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

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