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NonfictioNOW 2018 | Nov 1 - 3, Phoenix, AZ
Early registration ends September 15. Learn more at http://nonfictionow.org.
The Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Arizona State University is a home for writers, readers, and the literary community
Readings and Talks
The Distinguished Visiting Writers Series brings some of today's most recognized authors to the Valley for readings, talks, and other engagements with the local community
Classes and Workshops
The Piper Writers Studio offers intimate and accessible creative writing classes and workshops with acclaimed faculty members in person and online formats
Writers Conference
The annual Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference is three days of craft and community in the beautiful historic quarter of Arizona State University
Imagination and Climate Futures Initiative
The Imagination and Climate Futures Initiative is an interdisciplinary partnership exploring how literature can shape and impact the public's thinking and action around climate change.
In 2015, the Climate and Imagination Futures Initiative put out a call for speculative fiction exploring climate change. After receiving nearly 1,000 submissions, 12 were selected to be published in a volume entitled Everything Change, available as a free download and e-book.
Give to the Center
Donations to the Center support our programs, fund scholarship opportunities for students and community members, and increase public access to contemporary literature.