Upcoming Events
Events
MFA Agents & Editors Panel: Navigating the Literary Marketplace
Friday January 23 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Phoenix Time
Learn to work with agents and editors and secrets for navigating the literary marketplace with Jessica Friedman, agent at Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. and Leslie Shipman of The Shipman Agency, moderated by ASU Professor Sally Ball, associate director of Four Way Books. Free and open to the public.
Skills for Writers
Four Wednesdays | February 4, 11, 18 & April 8 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Phoenix Time
Free and open to the public, this panel focuses on applying to writing residences.
- February 4 - "Applying to Writers Retreats and Residencies" with Shipra Agarwal
- February 11 - "Social Media for Writers" with Ofelia Montelongo
- February 18 - "Building Your Author Brand" with Shipra Agarwal
- April 8 - "Spreadsheets for Writers: Making and Tracking a Submission Plan" with Cecilia Savala
Poetry Out Loud Central Region Semi-Final Competition
Saturday February 14 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Phoenix Time
Poetry Out Loud is a national poetry recitation competition for high school students beginning in the classroom and culminating in the National Finals in Washington, D.C. The program cultivates an appreciation of poetry that goes beyond the page and offers an opportunity to win over $50,000 in scholarships and school stipends. The Central Region Competition determines who will move on to the State Competition, held in Tucson, Arizona in March 2026. This event is open to the public. Attend in person or watch the livestream!
Location: Turquoise (220), Memorial Union, 301 E Orange St., Tempe, AZ 85281
Watch the livestream here
Outspoken: Community Open Mic @ Cafetal Coffee
Wednesday February 18 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Phoenix Time
This event is free and open to the public. Write your words, speak your truth!
Location: Cafetal Coffee, 777 S College Ave #101, Tempe, AZ 85281
Drop-In Writing Hour
Three Fridays | February 20, March 20, and April 17 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Phoenix Time
Join us for a cozy hour of writing in the Piper Writers House living room. All genres welcome.
Location: Piper Writers House Living Room, 450 E Tyler Mall, Tempe, AZ 85281
Undergraduate Open Mic
Three Fridays | February 20, March 20, and April 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Phoenix Time
Free and open to the public, highlighting ASU community creative writing voices. Light refreshments are provided. Will be held on the back patio if the weather permits.
Location: Cafetal Coffee, 777 S College Ave #101, Tempe, AZ 85281