Volta

“The 'turn' that introduces into the poem a possibility for transformation." 
      —Phillis Levin

Volta aims to support undergraduates and graduate students in the creative writing programs at ASU as they transition from their academic life and prepare for a successful professional writing life by providing:

• exclusive opportunities for meaningful connection to ASU alumni and distinguished visiting writers such as “After the MFA” and “After the BFA” discussions, panels, workshops, and intimate networking opportunities
• access to a library of writing resources and books
• opportunities to teach community courses to diverse populations through the Piper Writer Studio
• mentorship opportunities 
• connections to ASU career services
• exclusive MFA and BA scholarship opportunities to Desert Nights Rising Stars Conference, annually
• professional workshops (CVs, resume, grant-writing, MFA applications, literary journals)  
• access to volunteer and literary citizenship opportunities such as: the BA Creative Writing Reading Series, ASU Undergraduate Writer Showcase, Desert Nights Rising Stars MFA Reading Event, community service, and the Creative Writing Symposium.
• support to the ASU Writer’s Craft Conference, annually

Volta Signature Programs:

• Professional Writer Craft Talks and Events
• After the MFA
• Caesura Wellness Program
• Piper Writer Studio Summer Courses
• Undergraduate Creative Writing Reading Series
• ASU Undergraduate Writing Showcase
• Creative Writing Symposium
• Mentorship Program

To learn more about Volta, use the menu to the left or contact Program Director Kalani Pickhart at Kalani.Pickhart@asu.edu.