Ali McCart to Speak at Ooligan's Write to Publish Conference

POWER TO THE WRITER!

Ooligan Press presents Oolicon: Write to Publish Conference 2010
The goal of Write to Publish is to demystify the publishing industry for writers. During this two-day conference you will learn the skills you need to transform your writing from a creative endeavor to a published work.

Our workshops will help you understand the world of publishing, from finding your audience to copyright law. On the first day, Workshop Day, you will gain insight into:
• Polishing your manuscript
• The agent/writer relationship
• Finding a publisher
• Self-publishing a manuscript (Taught by Indigo's Ali McCart!)
• …and many more!

On day two of Write to Publish, you will have the chance to rub elbows with industry professionals at Open House Day. Take this opportunity to make valuable contacts and maybe even pitch your idea to a local publisher. Open House Day will also feature Chuck Palahniuk, Ursula K. Le Guin, Shannon Wheeler, Deborah Hopkinson, Virginia Euwer Wolff, and Lilith Saintcrow, who will share their experiences with the publishing industry.

Write to Publish 2010 is about empowering you as a writer so you are one step closer to getting published.

Visit http://ooligan.pdx.edu for further information and to register.

Portland Literary Events

Date: Sunday, August 31
Nathan Hoover and Jay Twenge will present a performance-art walking tour around downtown Portland. Weather permitting.
Where: Front Avenue between Southwest Harrison and Northwest Glisan (Look for a guy with an electric guitar by the Steel Bridge.)
When: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: (503) 296-5749 or http://wweek.com/events/words

Date: Tuesday, September 2
During the September meeting of Willamette Writers, author Jeannie Shortridge will give a talk on the 10 most common writing rules and how to break them.
Where: The Old Church, 1422 SW 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97201
When: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free for members; $5 for guests of members and students; $10 for all others
For more info: http://www.willamettewriters.com/

Date: Tuesday, September 2
Rio Safari will read from “scenes from a gay man’s life,” and Femme Affinity will read from Femmes Unite! This event is part of the Zinesters Talking series.
Where: Hollywood Public Library, 4040 NE Tillamook Street, Portland, OR 97212
When: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: (503) 988-5391

Date: Wednesday, September 3
S. M. Stirling will read The Scourge of God.
Where: Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., Portland, OR 97005
When: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.powells.com

Date: Wednesday, September 3
Josh Frank will read from In Heaven Everything Is Fine.
Where: Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.powells.com

Date: Thursday, September 4
James D. Thayer presents Portland Forest Hikes: Twenty Close-In Wilderness Walks.
Where: Powell’s Books on Hawthorne, 3723 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.powells.com

Date: Thursday, September 4
Kristine Virsis will present her silkscreen prints. The show runs until the end of September.
Where: Reading Frenzy, 921 SW Oak Street, Portland, OR 97205
When: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.readingfrenzy.com

Date: Friday, September 5
Bikes. Bikes. Bikes. And more bikes. Attend a workshop to learn about bike commuting (5:30 p.m.). Watch a tire-changing demonstration and ask questions about bike maintenance (6:30 p.m.). Listen to a talk about Oregon’s bicycle movement by Ray Thomas, author of Pedal Power.
Where: Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209
When: 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.powells.com

Date: Friday, September 5
Looking Glass Bookstore will host an open house with live music by Matt Bergstrom’s Gypsy Jazz Trio.
Where: Looking Glass Bookstore, 7983 SE 13th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202
When: 6:30-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.lookinglassbook.com

Date: Saturday, September 6
Storytelling with Sy James.
Where: Looking Glass Bookstore, 7983 SE 13th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202
When: 10:00 a.m.
Cost: Free
For more info: http://www.lookinglassbook.com