Virginia G Piper Center for Creative Writing

08/20/2026

Welcome back, ASU! 💛

Welcome back, ASU! We’ve got a full semester planned at Piper Writers House. Check out what’s coming up and don’t be a stranger.

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08/19/2026

Make It, Take It returns! Looking for a cozy spot to unwind this fall? Join us at Piper Writers House in Tempe every other Wednesday for a relaxed, creative break. Bring your lunch, grab some art supplies, and let your imagination flow—everyone’s welcome; no RSVP needed. See you there!

08/17/2026

Desert Nights, Rising Stars is coming. As we get ready, enjoy this interview from Jenna Blum of A Mighty Blaze interviewing DNRS featured faculty - our own (as in Phoenix's own) Karen Odden! To learn more about the conference visit [email protected]" rel="ugc" target="_blank">[email protected]

Blaze cofounder Jenna Blum will be in conversation with USA Today b...

08/17/2026

As we gear up for Desert Nights, Rising Stars, Oct 16-17, 2026 at ASU Tempe enjoy this virtual craft chat with DNRS featured faculty - poet Lauren Camp! To learn more about the conference go to https://piper.asu.edu/conference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Y9x2QL5cOM

The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of...

08/17/2026

Desert Nights, Rising Stars, Oct 16-17, 2026 at ASU Tempe
is coming! Enjoy this video with featured fiction faculty (& ASU MFA alum) Amber Blaeser-Wardzala. To check out the conference go to https://piper.asu.edu/conference

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-scJ7TTUckw

One of five films in the video project, "Documenting the Creative P...

08/17/2026

Burn it. 😣

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08/14/2026

The scope and precision of Remica Bingham-Risher’s vision help us see our world in a new light. We’re excited to welcome her as featured faculty at Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference.

🔗 Register now: https://piper.asu.edu/conference/register

08/13/2026

Books bring us close, and our stories keep us together.
Happy National Book Lovers Day! 📚 🫶

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08/13/2026

Take a look at the complete faculty and presenter lineup for the Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference, Oct. 16–17 at ASU Tempe.

Two days to learn, write, and connect.

We’ve worked to keep the conference affordable, with discounted registration for students, Arizona educators, seniors, military, and people with disabilities.

Give yourself the gift of writing community.

https://piper.asu.edu/conference

08/12/2026

Every great book deserves a playlist.

Swipe for our book + song pairings, then share yours. 🎧

Which match is your favorite? 👀

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