Library

Author Panel: Pathways to Publishing

How can you get your words in front of other eyes? What does it mean to “be published” and how the heck do you do it? Hear from local authors who have uncovered a variety of ways, from traditional to self-published (and in between), to go from “writer” to “author.” Q&A to follow. Led by local author Mike Exinger.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Write-In

Connect with other writers informally, talk about your work in progress, and get some words down on the page. Led by local author Ellen Jacobson.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Beyond the Forest Coffee Shop, 230 S 1st Street, St. Helens

Hosted by the Columbia County Authors Alliance

St. Helens Writers Guild Meeting

Share what you’re working on, participate in creative writing exercises, and meet other local writers. Led by local author Jana Mann.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Auditorium, Columbia Center, 375 S. 18th Street, St. Helens

Hosted by the Columbia County Authors Alliance

Columbia County Authors Special Collection Launch Event

The St. Helens Public Library has created a special collection of books by authors who live or work in Columbia County, or who belong to the St. Helens Writers Guild or the Scappoose Public Library Writing Group. Celebrate the establishment of this important collection, meet the authors, and peruse their books.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Feb“word”ary Kick-Off Meeting

During February, local writers band together to participate in a month-long writing challenge. Join in the fun at this kick-off meeting. Option to purchase food or drink. Led by local author Jana Mann.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sunshine Pizza, 2124 Columbia Blvd, St Helens

(Hosted by the Columbia County Authors Alliance)

January 29th (pre-festival event)

Feb“word”ary Kick-Off Meeting

Hosted by the Columbia County Authors Alliance

During February, local writers band together to participate in a month-long writing challenge. Join in the fun at this kick-off meeting. Option to purchase food or drink. Led by local author Jana Mann.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sunshine Pizza, 2124 Columbia Blvd, St Helens

2026 Stories by the River Festival - Event Descriptions

Appointments can be scheduled with our Makerspace Librarian, Jana for the following reasons: 

Appointments can be scheduled with our Makerspace Librarian, Jana for the following reasons: 

Appointments can be scheduled with our Makerspace Librarian, Jana for the following reasons: