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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.
Our theme this year is The Power of Storytelling and we will highlight Native American storytelling and Native American writers will be presenting one track of sessions on Saturday. We will have even more breakout sessions and are adding a second day on Sunday that will be a standalone focus on publishing and marketing your work. You’ll be able to register for just one or both days – whichever fits your needs best!
Saturday, October 19th
9am – 5pm
Sunday, October 20th
9am – 4pm
TNW Members & Students | $55/day, $100 for Both Days
General Public | $75/day, $140 for Both Days
Pitch Session | $10
Pitch Sessions are only being held on Saturday, the 19th.
We will have over 35 speakers and 40+ breakout sessions. As new speakers are confirmed we will update this page – so check back often. If you want to be a speaker – fill out the Speaker Inquiry form above and we’ll be in touch!
Indigenous Speakers | Authors
Faith Phillips
Cherokee
Novelist | Screenwriter | Film Producer
Julie Pearson Little Thunder
Creek
Non-Fiction
JD Colbert
Muscogee-Creek, Chickasaw, Cherokee and Citizen Potawatomi
Historical-Fiction
Casie Bazay
Chickasaw
YA
Sandy Tharp-Thee
Cherokee
Children’s
Speakers | Authors
Alton Carter
Non-Fiction
Heather Nuttall-Westover
Non-Fiction
Merle Davenport
Historical-Fiction |
Non-Fiction
William Bernhardt
Thriller | Non Fiction
Poetry
Dr. Eric Howerton
OSU Lit Professor
Kristin Hamblin
Fantasy | Romantasy
Jennifer Sneed
Children’s
Phetote Mshairi
Poet
Anthony Brinkley aka Tony B
Poet
Katrina Schroeder
Editor | Book Coach
Aubrey Green
Editor
Samantha Ryan
Fiction
Tyler Huffman
Screenwriter
Amy Lillard
Romance | Mystery
JoyDon Baker
Fiction | Non Fiction
Jes McCutchen
Sci-Fi | Fantasy YA
Polly Basore Wenzl
Narrative Journalist
Kat Lewis
Thriller | Romantasy
Kim Toscano
Freelance Writer | Fantasy
Agents & Publishers
Jeanne Devlin
Roadrunner Press
Lara Bernhardt
Admission Press
TwylaBeth Lambert
Fawkes Press
Lisa Lindsey
Roan & Weatherford
Amy M. Le
Quill Hawk Publishing
SESSION TEASERS! FULL SESSION LIST COMING SOON
SATURDAY SESSION TOPICS
Unleashing the Power of Narrative to Explore Differences
Short Story Craft: Nailing Your Scenes
Plot a Novel in Less Than an Hour
Criminal Thinking for Writer’s
Unlocking Romantasy
Seeking 3D Main Characters
How Tabletop RPG Can Help You Define Your Characters
The Craft of Screenwriting
Unlock the Power of Universal Fantasies
MORE TO COME…
SUNDAY SESSION TOPICS
Publishing Today Panel
Which Avenue to Publishing is Right for You
Marketing Your Book
Author Branding
Preparing Your Manuscript
Developmental Editing
Editor Speed Dating
Blue Print for Self-Publishing
Launch Your Freelance Writing Career
MORE TO COME….
Craft of Writing Contest
This year, we are excited to launch our own writing contest in conjunction with the conference. First, second, and third in each category will receive a certificate, first place in each category will receive a cash prize of $50. Winners will be announced during the conference on Saturday, October 19th, during the last session of the day.
CONTEST CATEGORIES
- Short Story – Any Genre
- Non-Fiction Essay
- Poetry
- Horror
- Native American/Indigenous
- Romantasy
- YA
- Fiction – Book
- Non-Fiction – Book
- Children’s – Book
Contest Rules
- You must be a registered attendee of the conference to enter.
- You may submit up to four pieces, but only one time per category.
- You may not enter the same piece or portions of the same work in multiple categories.
- Submitted pieces must be unpublished.
- For short story, non-fiction essay, and other non-book categories, 2,500 max word count.
- Poetry, 1,500 max word count.
- For children’s book, submit the entire piece.
- For fiction and non-fiction book, submit 2 chapters.
- Each entry/submission must be accompanied by a $10 entry fee.
- Submissions open July 15, 2024 and must be received by 11:59pm, September 10th.
Formatting Guidelines
- Double-spaced
- Times New Roman , twelve-point font,
- One-inch margins on all sides
- Poetry may be formatted as the author pleases.
- The title, author name, and category of each entry should appear on the first (cover) page of the file, but not on any of the subsequent pages.
- File should be saved in this format: Category – Author Last Name – Title of Piece. (For Example: Poetry – Smith – Pieces of Time)
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
Featured NonProfit
Poetic Justice’s mission is to offer restorative writing and creative arts programs to individuals who are incarcerated in women’s prisons and jails.
Their vision is to offer opportunities for healing and growth by holding space to process trauma and rewrite personal narratives to transform the story of incarceration.
They’ll have a booth at the conference, be sure to stop by and learn more about what they do and how you can help through volunteering!
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 it’s 45th 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
Whitty Books
2306 E Admiral Blvd
Tulsa, OK 74110