Portland State University's Ooligan Press is excited to announce its annual Write to Publish conference, held on February 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and located in the Native American Student Community Center. This year's theme, Write What You Know, will feature local nonfiction authors, including Floyd Skloot, Kristian Williams, and Lidia Yuknavitch.
This year's conference will also host a lunch catered by California Pizza Kitchen and a writing contest for nonfiction submissions limited to 2,000 words. The grand prize winner will receive a pitch to agent Betsy Amster of Betsy Amster Literary Agency.
Submissions are due by February 9.