Workshops & Conferences The OWC specializes in boutique workshops and conferences that give members access to high quality professional writers at reasonable rates. We hold workshops in both the Portland metro area and the Oregon Coast. Our annual Sylvia Beach Spring Conference features a nationally recognized author who leads a weekend workshop on a focused aspect of writing, as well as a literary agent who teaches a session about trends in publishing and allows writers to pitch their work.
Colonyhouse
OWC members have access to the Colonyhouse, a historic cabin built with hand-cut logs, a large fireplace, and doorknobs and shelves carved from roots of uniquely shaped branches. Located in Rockaway Beach on the Oregon Coast, the house is available for reservation by members at low cost for individual retreats, writing group gatherings, and small writing conferences. The Colonyhouse also hosts our Mentor in the House program, which mingles talented authors with emerging writers for a weekend of writing practice and one-on-one consultations.
Community
Our community of over 300 members has published over thirty books, including New York Times bestsellers. Every summer, the OWC celebrates Founders Day at the Colonyhouse, featuring regional authors as speakers and a chance to meet the membership. We also look for ways to give back to our community. Our developing Writers Circle program brings member/volunteers to local junior highs and senior centers to teach workshops.
Membership Options Individual $40/year
• Access to the Colonyhouse • Discounts on conferences and events • Our bi-monthly newsletter • A part of our community
Couple $70/year
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Oregon Book Club $99/year
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All the advantages of an individual membership • A book newly-published by an Oregon author mailed to you every three months
Oregon Book Club VIP $399/year
All the advantages of an individual membership • A book newly-published by an Oregon author mailed to you every three months • An invitation to discuss the book with the author at a catered book club event
Lifetime $500/one time
• Lifetime access to the Colonyhouse • Lifetime discounts on conferences and events • A lifetime subscription to our newsletter • A permanent part of our community
Membership Level Individual $40 Couples $70 Oregon Book Club $99 Oregon Book Club VIP $399 Lifetime $500 Cut this form out and mail a check to: Oregon Writers Colony P.O. Box 15200 Portland, OR 97293 Or register and pay online at www.oregonwriterscolony.org