The Desert Nights, Rising Stars
Writers Conference

Faculty, Fellows, MFA Presenters and More

So many people make the Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference what it is. 

• Faculty: Nationally-recognized and award-winning authors, agents, and other literary professionals presenting craft talks, panels, workshops, and more
• Fellows: Showcasing voices at the conference that may not otherwise be heard
• MFA Presenters: Graduate students from ASU's Creative Writing program
• Moderators: Guiding conversations among faculty and fellows
• Exhibitors: Authors, publishers, and other organizations exhibiting at the fair
• Sponsors: Educational institutions, non-profits, businesses, and other organizations supporting our work

We're more than a conference. We're a community. 

Faculty, fellows, and other people involved with the 2020 Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference will be announced soon. 

In the meantime, you can learn more about the conference or view this year's schedule.