Virginia G Piper Center for Creative Writing

Virginia G Piper Center for Creative Writing Literary craft, culture and community from your friendly neighborhood center for creative writing at Piper.

We are excited to welcome Phoenix literary light Karen Odden as featured faculty at this year's Desert Nights, Rising St...
09/08/2026

We are excited to welcome Phoenix literary light Karen Odden as featured faculty at this year's Desert Nights, Rising Stars. There is still time to register. Learn more and sign up at https://piper.asu.edu/conference/register

Sensory Details in Fiction: How the Five Senses Contribute to Character Building with Stephanie Austin! ✍️✨In this gener...
09/08/2026

Sensory Details in Fiction: How the Five Senses Contribute to Character Building with Stephanie Austin! ✍️✨

In this generative workshop, writers will learn to utilize sensory details to create deeper emotional resonance and build conflict within their characters. Saying what the character sees and feels inside is easy, but how can we dive into a deeper space? Sensory details located through setting are an overlooked source of character building. We will look at examples in novels and stories and then craft our own piece of short fiction. Although this is a fiction workshop, utilizing sensory details can be applied to memoir as well.

Dates: September 19th & September 26th

Fee: $100, $60 Students

Learn More at https://piper.asu.edu/classes.

Curious about Poetry Comics? Join us for Make It, Take It on Sept. 9! Inspired by the playful styles of Grant Snider, Ly...
09/08/2026

Curious about Poetry Comics? Join us for Make It, Take It on Sept. 9! Inspired by the playful styles of Grant Snider, Lynda Barry, Roz Chast, and more, this workshop invites you to write or draw your own short, sweet poems or stories. We’ll provide the supplies—you bring your creativity. Snacks provided. Free and open to all.

A major milestone for CantoMundo! 🌟 We are thrilled to highlight this permanent partnership with the Piper Center, openi...
09/07/2026

A major milestone for CantoMundo! 🌟 We are thrilled to highlight this permanent partnership with the Piper Center, opening up new opportunities for current and future CantoMundistas and elevating Latinx poetry for generations to come.

As co-founder Celeste Guzmán Mendoza shared: "This permanent partnership between CantoMundo and the Piper Center represents the next step of CantoMundo's growth... We are excited about CantoMundo's future."

Here’s to the continued power of community, voice, and poetry! ✨

Happy National Read a Book Day! 📚 Looking for your next great read? We’ve put together a list of outstanding book recomm...
09/06/2026

Happy National Read a Book Day! 📚 Looking for your next great read?

We’ve put together a list of outstanding book recommendations featuring incredible authors from our Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference.

✨"Migrant Heart" by Reyna Grande: A moving essay collection exploring immigration, family, identity, trauma, and resilience.

✨"The Plan of Chicago" by Barry Pearce: Interconnected stories that bring Chicago to life while considering race, class, identity, and immigration.

✨"REDWORK" by Laurie Ann Guerrero: A stunning meditation on family, ancestral wisdom, and the subversive power of women’s art.

✨"Curtains of Rain" by Anel I. Flores: An award-winning novel reflecting on identity, culture, sexuality, and borderland experiences.

Which title are you adding to your reading list first? Let us know in the comments!

We’re back! The second CantoMundo Book Fair & Mercado is happening Saturday, October 17 at ASU Tempe—free and open to ev...
09/06/2026

We’re back! The second CantoMundo Book Fair & Mercado is happening Saturday, October 17 at ASU Tempe—free and open to everyone! Discover new books and find unique writerly treasures to take home. (Rain? We’ve got a backup plan—stay tuned for updates.)
📚✨ Piper Writers House Patio, 10 AM–4 PM

Many thanks to the Humanities division of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for supporting Desert Nights, Rising ...
09/04/2026

Many thanks to the Humanities division of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for supporting Desert Nights, Rising Stars 2026!

The Humanities are all about enabling the next generation to harness the power of language, intercultural knowledge, and critical thinking to create better futures. None of this would be possible without the creativity that DNRS exemplifies.

Claim your spot at piper.asu.edu/conference/REGISTER

Join us for Make It, Take It at Piper Writers House—an open invitation to relax, connect, and create. Enjoy a variety of...
09/03/2026

Join us for Make It, Take It at Piper Writers House—an open invitation to relax, connect, and create. Enjoy a variety of hands-on activities, light snacks, and a welcoming space for all. Drop in anytime; participation is encouraged but not required. We look forward to seeing you!

09/03/2026

Trends fade, but your authentic voice never goes out of style.










storytelling | characterization | drafting | creative writing | narrative | fyp

CantoMundo brings it to you online! First up: an engaging presentation on the value of collaborative writing. Join Canto...
09/03/2026

CantoMundo brings it to you online! First up: an engaging presentation on the value of collaborative writing. Join CantoMundo Graduate Fellow Liliana Valenzuela and Tammy Gomez on Saturday, Sept. 26, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (AZ Time) from the comfort of your home. Use the QR code to register or click here: https://specialevents.asu.edu/collaborativewriting

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