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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

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

HB Berlow
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

TBA

Plottr 

Agents & Publishers

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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. 

Local Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Downtown
415 S Boston Ave
TulsaOK74103
918-508-7400
 
Mention Craft of Writing Conference for the $159/night room rate.

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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

“It’s not wise to violate the rules until you know how to observe them.”

T.S. Eliot