Over 70 craft talks, panels, workshops and more
This year’s theme is Iconic Stories: Today and Tomorrow.
The Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference features over 70 craft talks, workshops, panels, and readings.
The conference spans a variety of genres and forms—fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, memoir, and genre fiction—with additional sessions on the business of writing from getting an agent to getting published. We often highlight special topics or issues such as travel writing, climate change, graphic novels, translation, disability studies, hybrid forms, social justice, and more.
In addition to regular sessions, the conference offers group readings, our keynote and opportunities to connect and engage with writing industry professionals.
If you have any questions, contact DNRSConference@asu.edu.
Find conference details online here.
https://piper.asu.edu/conference
Registration opens June 1 | Register before July 30 to save $50
The conference has a number of ways to participate and engage so you can create the experience that works best for you:
Earlybird registration is $250 through July 30
Standard registration is $300
Single-day passes are available for $150
We offer several discounted rates:
Seniors (65+), Arizona educators, active or retired military - $135
People with disabilities - $95
ASU student - $50
ASU faculty and staff - $95
Non-ASU student - $75