UPDATED VENUE!!!
The 2026 Craft of Writing Conference will be held at Tulsa Midtown Church of Christ. More details will be posted here as they become available.
Join the Tulsa NightWriters Saturday, October 17 for our 10th Annual Craft of Writing Conference: Capturing the Imagination! Please take note:
DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS YEAR’S CONFERENCE WILL NOT BE AT OUR OLD VENUE. THIS YEAR WE WILL BE AT THE MIDTOWN CHURCH OF CHRIST. (2901 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa, OK, 74114)
Keep an eye on this space, as we will continue to announce new sponsors, agents, and publishers attending this year’s event!
Saturday, October 17th (9am – 5pm)
TNW Members & Students |$65
General Public | $85
PITCH SESSION | $10
AUTHOR HEADSHOT | $10
Scroll down to see a list of this year’s speakers.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: BOB SAENZ
Bob Saenz is an American screenwriter, actor, and author known for his work in independent films, television movies, and holiday themed productions. He is the author of That’s Not the Way It Works, a no-nonsense guide at the craft and business of screenwriting.
Bob has more than 20 produced screenwriting credits, with a focus on romantic comedies and Christmas films for networks like Hallmark. His notable projects include:
*Extracurricular Activities (2019) — a dark comedy that became a cult favorite after being optioned multiple times over nearly two decades;
*Help for the Holidays (2012), Christmas in Love (2018), A Dash of Christmas (2023), and A Brush with Christmas (2022);
*And other TV movies such as Rescuing Madison (2014), Church People (2021), and The Process (2012).
Beyond writing, Saenz has worked as a script doctor, producer, and associate producer on various projects.
We’re excited to announce our tentative speaker lineup for 2026! Click each speaker’s image for a link to their website.
Speakers
Emma Brattin
Thrillers | Poetry | Children’s Fiction
Brian Johnson
H.B. Berlow
Matthew Pitt
Raven Rollins
Trime Crime | Thrillers
Mike Swain
Speculative Fiction
(Horror | Science Fiction | Fantasy)
Candace Kade
Speculative Fiction | Young Adult
Mary-Lane Kamberg
Nonfiction | Essays | Poetry | Short Fiction | Fiction
Bill Wetterman
Thrillers | Science Fiction | Christian Nonfiction
Kenyon Blunt
Historical Fiction | Creative Nonfiction
Cameron Sutter
Plottr
Renee LaViness
Fiction | Suspense | Light Romance | Short Stories
Dale Cottingham
Poetry
Kat Lewis
Romantic Thrillers | Fantasy
Steve Gerkin
Historical Fiction | Poetry
Agents & Publishers
Amy Le
Quill Hawk Publishing
Lana McAra
Vendela Publishing
Peter Biadasz
Total Publishing and Media
Venue Details & Where to Stay
Midtown Church of Christ
2901 S Yale Ave
Tulsa, OK 74114
More information to follow
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Fulton Street Books & Coffee
21 N Greenwood Ave
Tulsa, OK 74120
Magic City Books
221 E Archer St.
Tulsa, OK 74103