Socials, readings, film screenings, and more
Beyond our Visiting Writer series, the Piper Center also organizes a number of other literary events and programs around the Valley, including socials, local readings, film screenings, and more.
To find other upcoming events, you can select an event from the list below. You can also view the Visiting Writer series or all upcoming events.
Each week of Poetry Month the Piper Center will host a “Write-in” comprised of 30 minutes of discussion from a local poetry expert, and 60 minutes of writing time.
This Week
Dr. Katie Berta will offer insights on the submission process for literary journals. As a poet herself, and as the managing editor for The Iowa Review Berta offers a special perspective on journal publishing.
Each week of Poetry Month the Piper Center will host a “Write-in” comprised of 30 minutes of discussion from a local poetry expert, and 60 minutes of writing time.
This Week
Zines are self-published, uncensored, and self-made pieces of art.
The Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing is proud to announce a partnership with the Pat Tillman Veterans Center and the Office for Veteran Military Academic Engagement to bring Veteran students and local Veterans a space to write together, workshop creative pieces, and share stories. This circle is Veteran led and Veteran focused. If you are not a Veteran or related to a Veteran we ask that you kindly refrain from attending. All skill levels and genres are welcome!
Each week of Poetry Month the Piper Center will host a “Write-in” comprised of 30 minutes of discussion from a local poetry expert, and 60 minutes of writing time.
This Week
Poetry is a medium that connects us to each other. tanner menard will speak about creating a community space centered around poetry, that both nourishes and energizes.
It's been a long year. What's everybody been up to? How can we help each other? What are we trying to do?
Catch up and reconnect with fellow writers, readers, and literary organizers across Phoenix and Arizona at an informal community meeting on Saturday, May 8, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Phoenix MST / Pacific on Zoom!
