Feel write at home

Writing can be a lonely exercise. Yet one of the best parts of being a writer is heading out into the community and connecting with other writers.

Join Kate Ristau, executive director of Willamette Writers, to learn about finding your place in a community of writers and participate in an Open Mic session at Newport Public Library this Saturday, June 15. Bring your notebook, pen and a fellow writer.

During the Open Mic, each participating writer will have five minutes to read a work of their choice. Authors will sign up for a slot before the meeting begins.

Ristau is the author of three middle grade series, “Clockbreakers,” “Mythwakers” and “Wylde Wings” and the young adult series, “Shadow Girl.” Her essays have appeared in The New York Times and The Washington Post. She is the producer of the Nebula Awards, the chair of the Tigard Public Library Board of Directors and the vice-president of the Oregon Poetry Association.

The program is from 2 to 4 pm at Newport Public Library, located at 35 NW Nye Street. For more information, go to willamettewriters.org.