Conference Registration

As of February 10, online registration for the conference will no longer be available. You can still register by calling the Piper Center for Creative Writing at 480-965-6018 during normal business hours.

EVENING READING TICKETS

Evening readings during the conference are open to the public. Tickets are $10 per night and can be purchased at the door. The readings begin at 7:30 pm each night. You can also purchase advance sale tickets by calling the Piper Center for Creative Writing at 480-965-6018 during normal business hours.

EVENING READING SCHEDULE
All readings take place in Old Main, Carson Ballroom at 7:30 pm

Wednesday, February 18 - Nancy Mairs
Thursday, February 19 - Percival Everett and Mary Ruefle
Friday, February 20 - Meredith Hall and Natasha Trethewey
Saturday, February 21 - Alice Sebold

Visit the conference faculty page for information on our evening readers.


CONFERENCE DEADLINES

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE (Save $25): October 31, 2008

REQUEST FOR PARTIAL SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION REFUND DEADLINE: November 28, 2008 (Click here for refund policy)

SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 9, 2009

REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE REFUND DEADLINE: January 13, 2009 (Click here for refund policy)

ONLINE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: February 9, 2009


PRICING TIERS

QUICK REGISTRATION - $700 - Not available after Jan. 9, 2009
Includes General Conference Admission, a Small Group Instruction Workshop, 1 ticket to each evening reading, a Piper Center Membership, and a one-year subscription to Hayden's Ferry Review.

GENERAL ADMISSION - $400
Admission to all general classes, panel discussions, and daytime readings, as well as the daily Meet the Writers social event.

PIPER PARTNERS TIER QUICK REGISTRATION - $400 - Not available after Jan. 9, 2009
PIPER PARTNERS TIER GENERAL ADMISSION - $200
Eligible for discount: Current residents of Tempe, seniors (55+), ASU Alumni, Changing Hands Bookstore Newsletter members, Past DNRS Conference participants, past Piper Writer’s Studio participants, Piper Online Book Club members, Hayden’s Ferry Review community.

EDUCATION TIER QUICK REGISTRATION - $300 - Not available after Jan. 9, 2009
EDUCATION TIER GENERAL ADMISSION - $175
Eligible for Discount: Current faculty / staff / students at all four-year and two-year colleges and universities in Arizona.

If you have any questions regarding the online registration process contact the Piper Center for Creative Writing and we will be happy to assist you.

Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing
P.O. Box 875002
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-5002
480-965-6018

ASU Conference participants can receive a ten percent discount to the Santa Barbara Writers Conference. Click here to visit their website.

Volunteer Opportunities are available. Click here for more information.