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Writers In-Person

Corvallis—OPEN—Middle Grade and Young Adult Writers This group is for serious writers with the goal of helping each other polish manuscripts for representation/publishing. They meet at least once per month to keep writers moving on their stories. Email Erin Fassio for more information.

Contact: [email protected]


Corvallis—CLOSED BUT OPEN TO INQUIRES—Children’s Writers and Illustrators (but not exclusively) The Corvallis Writers Group is currently closed, but Ellen Beier is available for questions.

Contact: Ellen Beier at [email protected]


Portland/Vancouver—OPEN—Picture Book Writers and Writer/Illustrators

“Let's take this journey together!” PB Journeys to Adventure critique group meets near I-5 and the Columbia River. They meet at the group leader’s house or a nearby community center. Email Sandy DelMoral for more information.

Contact: [email protected]


Redmond—CLOSED BUT OPEN TO INQUIRES—Picture Book and Middle Grade Writers and Illustrators

The Redmond Critique & Book Club is currently closed, but Linnea Heaney is available for questions.

Contact: Linnea at [email protected]





updated 11/8/2025