REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!
We are looking forward to this year’s Craft of Writing Conference and hope you will join us. We will once again be at the OSU Center for Poets & Writers and are grateful for their continued support.
Are you a detective at heart? If so, the Tulsa NightWriters need your help! We’ve heard rumors that one of our board members may be in mortal danger*, and it’ll be up to you to solve the case! Collect clues, interview suspects, and put the pieces together for a chance to win fabulous prizes at this year’s Craft of Writing Conference, THE THRILL OF WRITING!
*All implied danger is fictional and intended for entertainment only.
We’ve got a full slate of hard-hitting speakers, sponsors, and sessions in store for attendees this year. You’ll have the chance to make new friends and connections, learn tips and tricks from seasoned professionals in the writing world, and most importantly IMMERSE YOURSELF in the world of writing!
NEW THIS YEAR, we will also be offering professional headshots for authors who need a photo for their book cover or biography! This digital photo will include a rights release form, so you can use it in any way you like.
Saturday, October 18th
9am – 5pm
TNW Members & Students | $60
General Public | $80
Pitch Session | $10
Headshot | $5
Keynote Speaker & Guest | Dianne McCartney
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Dianne McCartney was born in Canada and grew up in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Since moving to the United States in 1985, she has lived in Kentucky, Texas, Florida, Colorado and her current home of Bartlett, Tennessee. She has been married for over forty years to her husband, Mitch, a retired research scientist. Their daughter, Colleen, lives nearby. Her previous career involved twenty years as a riding instructor and horse trainer. After retiring from that sport, she turned her attention back to writing, her other love. She used writing competitions, conferences and writers’ groups to educate herself in the craft.
Judging writing contests is a frequent pastime of hers because it offers her the chance to help fellow writers on their journey. She also enjoys presenting seminars at conferences. Mixing
humorous stories about a writer’s life along with principles of the craft is a combination that has
worked well for her.
Dianne’s latest release is Where Evil Waits, Book One of The Lucas Cameron Trilogy.
That novel, her other twelve books and a few short stories are available on Amazon,
BarnesandNoble.com and other leading retailers. She is a member of the Oklahoma Writers’ Federation, Inc., Sisters-In-Crime, Tornado Alley SinC, the Rose Rock Writers and the Oklahoma Romance Writers Guild.
Speakers
H.B. Berlow
Historical Fiction
Jennifer Sneed
Non-Fiction
Merle Davenport
Historical-Fiction |
Non-Fiction
Dacia Cunningham
Creative Writing Instructor
Tierney James
Action-Adventure
Supernatural | Romance
Renee La Viness
Editor | Children’s | Short Stories
Susan Keene
Cozy Mystery | Mystery
Amy Lillard
Romance | Mystery
Dale Cottingham
Poet
Candace Kade
YA Sci-Fi/Dystopian/Fantasy
Debra Chandler
Fantasy | Dark Fantasy | Horror | Nonfiction
Julie Kimmel-Harbaugh
Freelance Editor
Yvette Walker
Crime | Mystery | Thriller
Peter Biadasz
President, Total Publishing and Media
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Venue Details & Where to Stay
OSU Tulsa Conference Center
700 N Greenwood Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74106
Park in lot E or D.
Registration is in North Hall and you’ll enter through the walkway in the circle driveway that passes the Auditorium.
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Things to Do
If you’re traveling in to Tulsa for the conference, welcome! There’s much to see and experience in this storied town. Clicking the logos below will take you to their respective websites for more information.
A powerful, must see experience, Greenwood Rising tells the remarkable and resilient story of the Greenwood community by bringing the story of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street to life.
Tickets are required for scheduled visits and can be reserved online in advance of your visit.
Tulsa is known for having one of the best Oktoberfest’s in the country! This year will be its 46th so head on over one of the evenings you’re in town for the Conference.
Known as Oklahoma’s Premier Food Hall, Mother Road Market has over 15 different amazing restaurant experiences to choose from.
Be sure to check out Doctor Kustom, a Brazilian spot, whose chef was a 2024 James Beard Nominee. Epic food.
Open until 9 each night, grab some of the new friends you’ve made and head on over and enjoy a great evening.
A long time supporter of the literary arts, Heirloom Rustic Ales is a fantastic spot to grab a cold brew and relax. The food truck serving pizza there is one to write home about, so don’t miss out on their amazing pies.
2113 E. Admiral Blvd
Tulsa, OK
Visit Our Local Bookstores!
Fulton Street Books & Coffee
21 N Greenwood Ave
Tulsa, OK 74120
Magic City Books
221 E Archer St.
Tulsa, OK 74103
Rivendell Books and Baubles
2034 W Houston St
Broken Arrow, OK 74012