Attendee FAQ

AFTER HOURS FRIDAY OCT 2
Open Mic Night for writers of all genres! 
5:00-7:00pm, Cafe Louvre, 210 5th Ave S. Sign up at the door.
Courtesy of and Hosted by Edmonds Poetry Group and Cafe Louvre

IF REGISTERED FOR ONLINE Sat Sept 26: Zoom links will be emailed the week of Sept. 21st.

IN-PERSON October 2, 3 and 4: Frances Anderson Center (FAC), 700 Main St, Edmonds WA.

OCT 2, 3 and 4 Schedule
 
FRIDAY OCT 2
12:00pm Check-in opens (FAC)
1:00-4:00pm Workshops (FAC)
 
SATURDAY OCT 3
8:00am Check-in opens (FAC)
8:30am Orientation (Plaza Room)
9:15am-12:00pm Morning Sessions or Workshop (FAC) 
12:00-1:30pm Lunch Break
1:30pm Keynote Address (Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St. Shuttle available)
2:45-5:30pm Afternoon Sessions or Workshops (FAC)
5:30-7:00pm Book Signing and Writing Contest Awards Reception (Plaza Room)
 
SUNDAY OCT 4
8:00am Check-in opens (FAC) & free-write time (Plaza Room)
9:30am-12:15pm Morning Sessions or Workshop (FAC)
12:15-1:30 Lunch Break
1:30-2:45pm Afternoon Sessions & Round Table Topic Discussions (FAC & Plaza Room)
2:45-3:30pm Conference Wrap up and Networking (Plaza Room)
 
Your Registration
Your registration confirmation and schedule were emailed to you the same day you registered. If you did not receive notifications or confirmations, please check junk/spam box for an email from [email protected] or
[email protected].
Your sessions will be listed on the back of the conference name badge you receive at Check-in, including room assignments (additionally, lunch purchase, critique appointment time/location, if applicable).
 
Check-in
Enter at the 700 Main Street entrance (the primary FAC entrance).  There will be directional signs and greeters to assist you. Pick up your name badge and pertinent information about the conference from the Welcome/Check-in table.
 
Getting Here
Allow at least 45 minutes to get to Edmonds from Seattle, Everett and Bellevue. If arriving by ferry, it's best to plan to catch an earlier sailing than you think you may need. Check ferry schedules online before heading out. Changes are made daily.

Parking
Unrestricted parking (except where indicated, closer to downtown) is available on the neighborhood streets surrounding the FAC. The FAC is a busy community center, so allow plenty of time to find parking. Please leave Edmonds Library parking for library patrons.

About the WOTS Venues
  • Built as an elementary school in the 1920s & ‘50s, the FAC has some limitations. There is Wi-Fi, but please anticipate a slow connection rate and/or no connection. The Plaza Room (hospitality & bookshop) has the best connection.
  • Seating for 75-minute Sessions is classroom style without tables. 3-hour workshops are chairs and tables.
  • The conference does not have sole use of the FAC on Friday and Saturday. We do what we can to keep hallway noise and disruption from other classes at a minimum but anticipate occasional distractions.
  • The FAC has water fountains with filtered water refill spouts. Bring a water bottle for refills.
  • The Plaza Room, located across the outdoor plaza from the FAC, is home to the pop-up bookshop and hospitality, Saturday morning orientation, the Book Signing/Writing Contest Award Reception that evening, Sunday morning free-write time, and afternoon roundtables.
  • The two venues are connected by an outdoor patio. If it is raining, you may want a hooded coat, hat or umbrella when going back-and-forth between the FAC & the Plaza Room.
  • The Keynote is at The Edmonds Theater, 415 Main Street. The Keynote is on Saturday at 1:30pm. The walk is about 3 blocks downhill. We offer a shuttle to and from the theater for those who need it. You will need your name badge to be admitted, so for those not otherwise attending Saturday, first stop by the FAC to pick up your name badge.
ADA Accommodation
Please contact [email protected] or call 425-771-0228 so we can review access between venues and the Edmonds Theater. Accessible parking is in front of the FAC on Main St.; on Dayton Street behind the FAC; and at the Library next door (650 Main St).
 
Information/Resource Table
Do you have print materials or free swag you wish to distribute/share? The Information/Resource table, located on the lower level, is available for everyone . Bring enough materials to share with approximately 250 people.
 
For a calendar of things to do and events in Edmonds, plus a directory of restaurants and shops, go to Explore Edmonds.
 
Questions? Email [email protected] or call 425-771-0228 during regular business hours. We look forward to seeing you!