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The Writers Guild Astoria’s Online Auction Fundraiser is now live. Get ready to bid, win, and support the literary arts! The auction features all sorts of treasures generously donated by our community sponsors. All proceeds fund our 2026 literary arts programming.

The auction runs from October 8th, through Sunday, October 19th, at 10:30 am (pick up items on the last day of the festival).—don’t miss your chance to shop with purpose! Visit our auction site HERE to start bidding today.

View the auction here.

2024 October Conference Highlight

Karl Marlantes, a renowned author and decorated Vietnam War veteran, recently headlined the Astoria Writers Guild October Creative Writing Festival. Marlantes, known for his critically acclaimed novels such as Matterhorn and Deep River, captivated the audience with a keynote reading, workshop, and an engaging conversation.

During his presentation, he shared insights into his writing process, the historical and cultural contexts of his works, and the profound themes of class, race, labor, and capitalism that permeate his storytelling. He sat down in conversation with Guild founder, Marianne Monson, for an in-depth conversation about his writing process and work. We’re indebted to KMUN for the recording.

Our mission is to support

the writing community of Astoria

and the Lower Columbia,

while fostering the unique

literary arts in our region.